Old Fortress in Stari Bar
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Bar Montenegro DIY Shore Excursion

Bar, Montenegro wasn’t originally on our itinerary. We were supposed to stop in Kotor, and when the port changed there was quite a bit of disappointment in the Facebook groups. But this Bar Montenegro DIY shore excursion turned out to be one of our favorite and easiest days of the trip. This is a simple,… Continue reading Bar Montenegro DIY Shore Excursion

Barcelona
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Barcelona Tuk Tuk Tour: A Relaxed Way to Get Oriented on Our First Day

When I arrive in a new city, I usually like to start with some kind of introductory tour. That’s exactly why we booked a Barcelona Tuk Tuk tour on our first day. It helped me understand the layout, get comfortable moving around, and start figuring out which places I wanted to come back to later.… Continue reading Barcelona Tuk Tuk Tour: A Relaxed Way to Get Oriented on Our First Day

Civitavecchia Shore Excursion Exterior View of Collosseum
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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion Rome: St. Peter’s, the Catacombs and the Colosseum

If you are visiting Rome on a cruise, you will quickly discover that the city is quite far from the port of Civitavecchia. Choosing a Civitavecchia shore excursion to Rome through the cruise line gave us the peace of mind we wanted, especially with several ships in port that day. the Colosseum We chose the… Continue reading Civitavecchia Shore Excursion Rome: St. Peter’s, the Catacombs and the Colosseum

DIY Shore Excursion Marseille View of Château d'If from Ferry
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DIY Shore Excursion Marseille: A Perfect Day in Port

Marseille turned out to be one of the easiest ports to explore on our own. Our DIY Shore Excursion Marseille plan included a scenic ferry ride to Château d’If, a relaxed lunch in the Old Port, and a trip up to the city’s famous basilica. It was a stress-free and affordable way to experience the… Continue reading DIY Shore Excursion Marseille: A Perfect Day in Port