Greece 2015: Aegean Sea Eastbound
Eastbound through the Aegean
The second half of our loop island-hopping in Greece. Each place a wonder and a joyous experience.
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Greece 2015: Aegean Sea Westbound
Island hopping in the Aegean Sea
This is the stuff dreams are made of… cruising the Greek Islands is simply magical. It’s an experience to fill the senses with splashes of color, culture, and culinary delights! Here’s part I – the westbound route…
Eastern Med 2015
Israel, Northern Cyprus, and Turkey
And then all of a sudden after a year of research and four months of travel across the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez, and the Canal… we were in the Mediterranean Sea!
Head to the Med 2015: Arabian and Red Seas
The Maldives to the Suez Canal
Piracy along the coast of Somalia prompted us to form a convoy of boats and hire a security team armed with big guns to protect us. It was an adventure for sure, but luckily a safe one!
Bay of Bengal 2015: Eastern Indian Ocean
Phuket to the Maldives via Sri Lanka and India
The NE monsoon this year was very late in coming. We diligently watched the weather forecasts for a good window to leave Phuket and start our passage over to Sri Lanka. Then off we went, finally, destined for points west… new cultures, new cuisine, new landscape, and who knows what else!
Southern Thailand 2014: Phuket
Phuket and surrounds
Sailing north and out of the Malacca Straits of Malaysia into Thailand, we encounter two sides of Phuket and surrounds… a full-on hectic international tourist destination as well as spectacular and dramatic islands and beaches.
Indonesia/Malaysia 2013: Orangutans
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore
We make our way through Western Indonesia and north to Singapore. Then up the Malacca Straits of Malaysia to Penang.
Indonesia 2013: Komodo Dragons
Labuan Bajo to Bali, Indonesia
Traveling west along the southern islands of Indonesia, we encounter the Komodo Dragon… fierce and terrifying rock-star of the lizard world.
Indonesia 2013: SE Sulawesi
Wakatobi to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Continuing on our Sail Indonesia rally adventures along the northern route with 13 other boats, we head west towards Southeast Sulawesi and surrounds…
Indonesia 2013: The Spice Islands
Darwin, Australia to Wakatobi, Indonesia
After a wonderful year and a half in Australia, down under in the “Land of Oz”, we finally sail out of Darwin’s Fannie Bay headed north for Indonesia and the next chapter of our journey. Join us as we sail Indonesia…
Australia 2013: Down Under
Manly to Darwin, Australia
We finally did it! After a year at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, working and living aboard, getting to know one another, and eventually making ready for our travels, we have started our journey! Join along as we sail up the Queensland coast in eastern Australia, up and over Cape York, and on to Darwin in the Northern Territory…
Alaska 2010: Prince William Sound
Sitka to Cordova and Prince William Sound
We laugh about the fact that we long to sail to warm turquoise waters, with Hawaii as the first of many destinations, yet we continue to head north and venture into ever chillier Alaskan regions. But each place is spectacular and we’re glad to continue the trip. Come join us for more Alaskan adventures…
Alaska 2009: Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay National Park and Beyond…
After a long cold winter in Hoonah Alaska, the snow began to thaw. And by the time we arrived there at the end of April, SE Alaska was experiencing the most beautiful weather, with temperatures in the 60’s and even warmer in the sunshine. Our adventures this trip would take us to the famous Glacier Bay National Park and beyond…
Alaska 2008: Cruising into 50
Southeast Alaska and Cruising into 50
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate one’s 50th birthday or to simply enjoy and appreciate life than with a summer cruise in Alaska. Meandering our way through the inside passage from Ketchikan to Juneau, then on to Hoonah near Glacier Bay, we were mesmerized by stunning scenery and breathtaking glaciers. Follow along with us on our journey through this amazing landscape…