Category: Fish
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Bonavista and St John’s, day 18, 061026
Rough Seas, Partridgeberry Muffins, and the Quirky Charm of Bonavista There is nothing quite like being jolted awake in the early hours by rough seas slamming into the hull, accompanied by a roaring thunderstorm that came with lightning that lit the whole sky. It was a very sleepless night. After a night spent hoping for…
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Twillingate, NL, day 17, 051026
Twillingate Adventures: Cliffs, cod and community An early morning alarm on the ship usually means a hurried breakfast and a scramble for the excursion group, but our tender into Twillingate pier at 8:30 am turned into an unforgettable experience of Canadian hospitality. Before I could even take in the harbour, emergency struck—let’s just say cruise…
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Battle Harbour, Labrador, day 15, 031026
The raw power of the North Atlantic has a way of grounding you, and today was one of those days where remote history, rugged wilderness, and a touch of Arctic wonder aligned perfectly. Whispers of History on the Edge of the Map Morning arrived with a classic high-latitude welcome—a subtle ocean swell that made the…
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Nain, Labrador, day 13, 011026
The Resilient Heart of Nain: A Journey Through Labrador’s Moravian Heritage After a delightfully lazy morning aboard the ship—complete with a relaxed breakfast and a peaceful stroll along the deck—our afternoon took a meaningful turn. Following lunch, we boarded the zodiac and set off on a short, bouncy boat ride to Nain, the northernmost permanent…
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Qaqortoq, Greenland, day 6, 240926
Ancient Ruins, Inuit Drums and a Taste of Greenland After yesterday’s adventures, we allowed ourselves a slightly slower start this morning. We woke later, had breakfast and then prepared for another day of exploring Greenland — this time with a fascinating mixture of Norse history, Inuit culture and a little taste of local life. Hvalsey…
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Reykjavik, Iceland, 200926 – Day 2: Reykjavík Waterfront Walk & Preparing for Greenland
On our final day in Reykjavík, we fueled up on a traditional Icelandic breakfast, explored the city’s stunning coastal art and harbour landmarks—including the iconic Sun Voyager and a magical farewell rainbow—and refueled with local fish and chips and craft beer. After picking up a mandatory Christmas ornament souvenir and prepping our bags for our…
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Northern Ireland, day 3, 220925: 24 Hours in Belfast: History, Heritage & Hospitality
Belfast is a city where history isn’t just remembered — it’s lived. From the shipyards that launched the Titanic to the cobbled lanes of the Cathedral Quarter, every corner tells a story. Here’s how we spent 24 hours in Northern Ireland’s capital, balancing heritage, great food, and a lively night out. Morning: From Bushmills to…
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Copenhagen, day 1, 230825
Very Early Start, A Very Danish Day The alarm went off at the unsociable hour of 4:00 a.m., dragging us from sleep in anticipation of an early flight from Humberside to Amsterdam, with a connection on to Copenhagen. We got ready, still half asleep, grabbed a quick cuppa in the hotel breakfast area, and made…
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Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, Marsaxlokk and Birgu, Malta, day 4, 260625
Day 4 and we had planned a bit of culture by visiting some ancient temples in Malta, which I learned about whilst doing research for this trip. Dated around 3600BC, they were built before Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. They are located on the southern coast of Malta, near the village of Qrendi. It’s…
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Sandy Toes, Rose Island, day 6, 020425
It was a fairly early start this morning. Check-in for our boat trip to Sandy Toes started at 9:15am and we were unsure of how busy it would be traffic wise to get there. It was suggested we gave ourselves an hour to get from Sandals to Paradise Island Ferry Terminal. So we went for…
