Cruise ship activities: A break from the norm

Contrary to what one might expect, there is no shortage of activities to do on floating hotels in the middle of the ocean. That’s because cruise ship companies like MSC, Carnival, Costa, Disney, and Princess Cruise Lines make sure to furnish their floating entertainment islands in the sea with a constant schedule of entertainment options […]

Posted on 17 Aug 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in cruise, tips, travel

6 things to do in Yaroslavl Russia

After exploring the small historical town of Uglich, we cruised alond the river until we reached Yaroslavl, an industrial town of approx. 600,000 inhabitants.Yaroslavl is situated 250 km Northeast of Moscow which is a 4-hour car drive but we stopped there on a cruise so it took us way longer to reach. 18 things to know […]

Posted on 13 Aug 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in cruise, Europe, press trip, Russia, tips, travel

St. Cyril-Belozersky monastery Russia

At 10 am our MS Rachmaninov cruise docked in a village Goritsy where we could take a walk around the old houses. Only 300 people now live in Goritsy town. The convent of 500 nuns was in the village which was closed during the Soviet times and only in 1999 was reopened again after approx. 60 […]

Posted on 03 Aug 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Europe, photo, Russia

2,500-year-old Iberian village Calafell in Spain

As after each travel blooging conference, after the 2015 TBEX in Lloret de Mar, Spain, some of us had short trips in the surroundings. As I’ve visited Catalonia a couple of times, this time I decided to get a glimpse of history further to the South – in Calafell and Tarragona. Tarragona and its colosseum was […]

Posted on 29 Jul 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Europe, press trip, Spain, tips, travel

NYC to LA road trip

One of my biggest travel dreams has always been a road trip across the US. But that’s one of the very few trips I would not like to do on my own because I am scared of driving since an accident I had more than 9 years ago.But surprisingly, until now I have not found […]

Posted on 28 Jul 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in North America, tips, transport, travel, USA

Superstitions from around the world

Journey Pub Bucharest Romania - Life is a journey motto

You know how funny it gets when you travel and you are used to certain habits from your country or family and then all of a sudden something really surprises you? It has happened to me so many times!Traveling opens your mind and teaches you a lot more about other cultures. And trust me, you […]

Posted on 27 Jul 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in habits, tips

A practical guide to visiting the Niagara Falls

If you want to experience a truly awe-inspiring natural sight, the Niagara Falls is right up there. Memories of my visit to the two cascades in 2012 are still popping up in my dreams three years down the line. It really was a great experience, so I thought a quick post to help others to […]

Posted on 23 Jul 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Canada, North America, USA

Exciting adventures in the Caribbean

Famed for its white sandy beaches, crystal waters and luxury resorts, the Caribbean has long been the destination of choice for sun worshipers. But there’s plenty more fun to be had than endless days at the beach. This paradise has some thrilling activities to keep the whole family happy. Exciting adventures in the Caribbean: Bobsled […]

Posted on 20 Jul 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, Central America, tips

Mandrogi in Russia – a marvelous rustic village

The day after incredible Kizhi island we got maps of Mandrogi town where we had just a bit more than 3 hours to spend. It was yet another perfect sunny day and even so warm I could wear just shorts and a tanktop. Very surprising weather for Russia, let me tell you! Still onboard, we […]

Posted on 16 Jul 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in cruise, Europe, photo, Russia, tips, travel

Uglich Russia cruise – blood, market, churches

Leaving Moscow, we finally started cruising to the next town which reminds us of the old Soviet time. Going from around 12 million inhabitants to less than 40,000 was a bit of a release, let me tell you. First, we sailed through the Uglich lock which was the first lock I saw at day time. […]

Posted on 13 Jul 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Europe, photo, press trip, Russia, tips, travel

Russian sunsets seen from Rachmaninov cruise

Spending 2 weeks on the Rachmaninov cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg was really relaxing. One of the things I will never forget were the Russian sunsets. I saw many of them when I tried to get some travel blogging work done sitting in the library or one of the bars. Then, of course, I had […]

Posted on 08 Jul 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Europe, nature, photo, press trip, Russia, the sky, travel

Russia cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg

For the past 2 years Russia has been high on top of my bucket list but I did not want to go there on my own. So when I got an invitation to be a guest on the Rachmaninov cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg earlier this year, I did not think twice. […]

Posted on 06 Jul 2015 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in cruise, Europe, photo, press trip, Russia, tips, transport, travel