I was so excited to visit West Greenland. I departed Copenhagen airport, and flew with Air Greenland to Kangerlussaq, Greenland. Kanglerlussaq is a nice little village in the heart of Western Greenland. It has a well-equipped international airport as it was formally a US Airbase. For the larger planes arriving from Denmark, this is the only place in Greenland they are able to land. Once we arrived in Kangerlussuaq, we had about 3 hours to wait until our next flight north to Ilullisat left. There is not much in the way of airport security if you are travelling domestically in Greenland – nothing at all in fact! We went outside and did a little walking tour of the area including some really unique gift shops and the local police station. When it was time to meet our flight, we made our way back into the airport and readied ourselves for our flight north! Read More >
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Norway in a Nutshell
November 14, 2017 | Shauna Cook
Norway in a Nutshell is advertised as one of the most scenic trips in the world, and now that I have been able to take this tour, I absolutely understand why!
This tour is a flexible FIT tour that is designed to be customized to best fit your needs. It can be done either Bergen to Oslo, Oslo to Bergen, round trip Bergen and round trip Oslo. Each direction has its pros and cons. It is designed to be anywhere from 1 day to 4 or 5 days or more!
Hurtigruten – On board the MS Spitsbergen
October 30, 2017 | Shauna Cook
I had the opportunity to spend one night (one night is never enough!) on board the MS Spitsbergen, a Hurtigruten ship based on Tromso, Norway, and it was a fantastic experience!
Nuuk Northern Lights
October 20, 2017 | Shauna Cook
Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis are a natural phenomenon that are generally seen in high latitude locations – Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Northern Europe, etc. They are generally spotted in the Northern Hemisphere between September and March. Depending on weather conditions, they can be seen as early as August and as late as April, however they may be faint, as you need true darkness in order to get the full effect. Read More >
Private Touring in Havana
October 05, 2017 | Shauna Cook
We booked an All-Inclusive package to Varadero and everyone was telling us to make sure we visit Havana! We are very interested travelers, and have lots of questions. We like learning about the people, the economy and history of a place, and sometimes like to have a guide all to ourselves! We booked a private tour for a day trip to Havana. We booked this prior to leaving Canada, however with the government restrictions, we were unable to pre-pay it, we needed to pay cash (either USD or Cuban pesos – USD preferred) on the tour day.
Travelling on a Budget
August 29, 2017 | Shauna Cook
This might not be the best way for everyone to travel, however it works well for how my husband and I like to travel. Read More >
Brussels, Brugges & Luxembourg
August 08, 2017 | Shauna Cook
As part of a recent trip to the UK, we decided to add on a few days in a country we knew little about – Belgium! Now our families were a little afraid of us visiting in the aftermath of the airport and city bombings, however this did not deter us from visiting. We booked a cute little guesthouse about 2 blocks away from the Grand Place and we were on our way!
British Seaside
July 27, 2017 | Shauna Cook
To my husband who was born in England, nothing is better on a hot summer day than visiting the seaside. On a recent trip back to visit his family we spent the day in two small seaside towns, Herne Bay and Whitstable – which in my opinion has the best fish and chips in the world!
Why Cruise Iceland?
January 01, 2017 | Shauna Cook
Iceland is considered one of the world’s hottest international destinations right now for several reasons:
1. Safety. Iceland comes out on top on most lists of safest places to visit worldwide.
2. Nature. Iceland has it all – pristine coastlines, glaciers and volcanoes galore. Hiking, kayaking and taking in the incredible views are among many ways to experience this land of contrasts.
It’s easy to get to. With several airlines offering flights to Iceland from an ever increasing number of gateways getting this is easier than before. Airfares are competitively prices, with advance purchase and seat sale fares often on offer.
Why take an Iceland ProCruises trip?
1. Iceland is a maritime country. Cruises allow you to see the country as the early explorers did (but much more comfortably) – arriving at ports by sea and then going inland to explore.
2. There is a major hotel shortage in Iceland, especially in smaller villages and towns. Last year, hotel space was basically “sold out” by the middle of February for the period May to September. This year we started getting sold out messages in late December. Think of your cruise ship as a floating hotel! You have a room that you return to each evening, only unpack once, maximizing your sightseeing time. You will arrive in the ports early in the morning and then you have a wide range of optional activities to enjoy the area.
3. You can be as active (or inactive) as you like. Optional excursions range from kayaking, whale watching, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and golfing to bus tours, some with a special focus such as a Viking Sushi tasting and visiting local museums.
4. Who doesn’t want to travel with Vikings? Iceland ProCruises is proudly Icelandic owned! Their guides are passionate about their country and everything Iceland (and Greenland). There’s nothing better than local knowledge to enhance your experience and make your trip the best it can be.
Northern Lights or Fireworks?
August 19, 2016 | Shauna Cook
It could be both! New Year’s Eve in Reykjavík and, indeed, throughout Iceland, is a crackerjack of a holiday!
If you would like to go somewhere special for New Year’s but also want to do some Northern Lights hunting, look no further. Think Iceland!
