Category: Food
-
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…
-
Nain, Labrador, day 8, 260926
A Better Day at Sea We woke feeling considerably better than we had the day before. Thankfully, the rough seas had finally eased, and the ship was moving through much calmer water. After barely eating yesterday, we were more than ready for a proper breakfast — and we certainly made up for it with a…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Dubrovnik, Croatia, day 8, 080526: From Minarets to Medieval Walls: Returning to Dubrovnik
From Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dubrovnik: A Journey Back to the Adriatic An early start came naturally, helped along by the familiar sound of the call to prayer echoing across the city at 5am. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the adhan is still an important part of daily life, particularly in areas shaped by centuries of…
-
Mostar, BiH, day 6, 070526: Rain, remembrance and reflections in Mostar
A Slow Start to the Day Breakfast at the hotel was a simple but satisfying spread of cold meats, cheeses, fresh salad, bread, olives, fruit, yogurt and drinks, a very Balkan start to the morning and a nice change from breakfasts back home. Outside, however, the weather had turned. Rain drifted steadily across the city…
-
Mostar, BiH, day 5, 060526: Rails, Rivers and the Warm Welcome of Mostar
The alarm sounded painfully early at 5:15am, but there was something exciting about heading out into the quiet streets before sunrise. With bags packed and eyes still adjusting to the day, we made our way by taxi to Sarajevo Railway Station for the next part of our Bosnian adventure. Boarding the Train to Mostar After…
-
Sarajevo, BiH, day 4, 050526 – Sixty in Sarajevo: A Day of History, Flavour and Celebration
A Birthday Morning in Sarajevo We woke a little later than usual today—perhaps the city sensed it was no ordinary morning. It was JC’s 60th birthday, after all, and the day began with warm wishes from family and friends before we headed down for a relaxed buffet breakfast. With no rush and a full day…
-
Sarajevo, BiH, Day 3, 040526 – From Trebinje to Sarajevo: A Journey Through Herzegovina’s Hidden Stories
A Sweet Start to the Journey The day began a little differently than usual—with sweet pancakes and Nutella for breakfast. Not my typical choice, but somehow it felt right. We sat out on the terrace, soaking up a warm, sunny morning, the kind that quietly promises a memorable day ahead. On the Road to Sarajevo…
-
Trebinje, BiH, Day 2, 030526 – Sunlit Day in Trebinje: Wandering Through History, Wine & Riverside Calm
Waking in Trebinje There’s something quietly special about waking up somewhere new — especially when the morning arrives wrapped in sunshine. In Trebinje, the day began exactly like that. Morning Light & Riverside Stillness A quick glance out of the loft apartment roof window revealed warm light spilling across the rooftops — the kind of…
