Of the many ways to traverse the great island nations, sea travel offers an unrivalled perspective on the historic harbours, jaw-dropping natural heritage and atmospheric port cities of Australia and New Zealand.
Mykonos and Santorini: Enchanting Greece
Cruising the Mediterranean: History Amidst the Bustle of Italy
Ocean Cruise Curiosity: Part 2
Mysterious Mediterranean: Road Trips in Cyprus
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is a mass of contradictions: Ancient or Modern? European or Asian? Greek or Turkish? Resort tourism hotspot or land of enduring mystery? Well, you’ll probably think the former if you spend a week in Agia Napa, sunning yourself by the pool, but a much better bet is to hire a car and take a road trip to explore the island more fully.
Cruising San Francisco Bay
Over the years, Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco has gotten cluttered with souvenir shops, street performers and throngs of tourists. Sadly, I think that it long ago lost much of its maritime charm and historic appeal. So why do Mr. TWS and I still insist on bringing our out-of-town visitors down to the wharf?