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Explore solo travel stories, cruise experiences, tips & guides.


Proof that money doesn’t buy you happiness
Controversial statement. (Eye rolls everywhere). When sitting on a catamaran in the middle of the Indian Ocean in a tropical paradise just south of the equator hardly seems like a fitting locale to make such a statement, but I said what I said. Watch. Listen. Then watch again. What do you hear? What do you see? If you saw a country that makes on average $14,340 a year, which makes it the richest African Country, then that’s part 1. Other than a guitar, the musical instrum
colesjoholm
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Did something I PROMISED myself I wasn’t going to do…
Well folks, I did something I promised myself I was NOT going to do this year. In my year of "yes", driving in a foreign country was a...
colesjoholm
Sep 12, 20233 min read


Allo - a Creole Hello from the Seychelles
Welcome to the Indian Ocean. 2nd stop in the Southern Hemisphere. The long flight was uneventful. The seat and legroom from seat 27C...
colesjoholm
Sep 11, 20234 min read


Rotterdam, a city of stunning modern architecture
When you embark/disembark from a cruise ship, most passengers are running to/from the airport. Being B2B (back-to-back) I had the...
colesjoholm
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Amsterdam
Amsterdam. It's been a lovely stay. And wow, it really is the city that never sleeps. Amsterdam is a much smaller city than an...
colesjoholm
Jun 18, 20232 min read


A dinner to remember
One wouldn't necessarily think an "over-priced" dinner at a Two Michelin Star restaurant would be memorable, but come try the cuddle...
colesjoholm
Jun 16, 20233 min read


Up, up + away we go
Continent #3 is in the crosshairs! This week has been challenging to say the least. Mario. Work has been extremely stressful, it's also...
colesjoholm
Jun 14, 20232 min read


Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's right. Waking up in Vegas. Talk about impulsive. Yes. Fun. Hell yes. Why not. Yes. 7:50p was sitting in my hot tub. 9p on a...
colesjoholm
Apr 29, 20233 min read
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