In October 2024, we ended our Mediterranean cruise in Naples — and stayed for two days. It wasn’t a carefully planned extension. We hadn’t booked return flights in advance, which meant the Naples stop ended… Lasīt tālāk »2 Days in Naples After a Mediterranean Cruise: What We Did and What It Cost
After eight days sailing the Greek Islands on MSC Sinfonia — Corfu, Kefalonia, Santorini — flying straight home from Piraeus felt like a waste. We’d been looking at the Athens skyline from the ship all… Lasīt tālāk »2 Days in Athens After a Greek Islands Cruise: What We Did and What It Cost
I’ll be honest: my first impression of MSC Sinfonia was not good. We walked on board in Piraeus and I thought — this is small, this is old, and I’ve been telling everyone how great… Lasīt tālāk »MSC Sinfonia Ship Review: What the Oldest MSC Cruise Ship Is Really Like
In October 2025, we sailed the Greek Islands on MSC Sinfonia — eight days from Athens through Corfu, Kefalonia, Bari, and Santorini. The itinerary delivered on almost every promise. The exception was Santorini, where a… Lasīt tālāk »MSC Sinfonia Greek Islands Cruise: Port Guide & Real Costs
“What do you actually do all day on a cruise ship?” It’s the most common question we get from people who haven’t tried cruising yet. The assumption is that after the first day, it gets… Lasīt tālāk »10 Things to Do on a Cruise Ship (Including on Sea Days)
Planning your first cruise can feel like a lot. There are routes to choose, cabin types to compare, excursions to book or not book — and a general sense that you might be missing something… Lasīt tālāk »5 Tips for Your First Cruise: What I Wish I’d Known Before Boarding