Exploring Grenada: Chocolate, Rum, Waterfalls & Monkeys – A Caribbean Adventure
Exploring Grenada with Family: Rum, Chocolate & Monkeys—Oh My! After surviving the ARC+ welcome party (and my fair share of lethal rum punch), it was time to swap out the dance floor for some island exploring with the family. Because…
From Sea to Shore: Arrival in Mindelo, Cape Verde After Our First leg of the Atlantic crossing
Hello, my salty sailors! We’ve just landed in the vibrant port city of Mindelo, and let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like the joy of seeing friendly faces and solid ground after a long voyage. First leg? Done and…
From Marina to Horizon, A Journey with the ARC+
As I sit here, surrounded by the gentle lull of the sea, I can’t help but feel like I’m living in a real-life sequel to The Odyssey. But instead of a Greek hero, I find myself aboard a vessel, not…
Navigating Provisions and Palates on the High Seas.
Ahoy there, culinary adventurers of the high seas! Let’s talk about the glamorous world of provisioning for an Atlantic odyssey and a Caribbean escapade. Now, provisioning might sound like a fancy term for raiding the pantry, but when you’re embarking…
“A Tourist Tale of Triumph, Pools, and Provisions”
Greetings, fellow earthlings! Guess who’s back? That’s right, the prodigal traveler Ian has returned, and the gang is ready to hit the tourist scene with a vengeance! After a mere 10 days of hiatus, we decided to unleash our inner…
“High Seas Hilarity: Navigating the Canaries with Laughter and Quirky Antics”
Launching into the Canaries was like entering a sitcom episode, complete with a quirky crew, unpredictable twists, and a boatload of laughter. We bid Portugal farewell with the boat fully prepped, friends in tow, and enough frozen food to make…
“Sailing Shenanigans: A Tale from Lanzarote to Las Palmas”
“Sailing Shenanigans: A Tale from Lanzarote to Las Palmas” Oh, darling readers, buckle up because our seafaring saga from Lanzarote to Las Palmas is quite the rollercoaster – or should I say, sailercoaster? Picture this: two intrepid souls, a boat,…
“Bay of Biscay Voyage: Sailing Odyssey
Ahoy there, mateys! Set sail with on our wild adventure through the unpredictable waters of Bay Biscay Voyage. 🌊 Day 1: Setting Sail. Our journey began at the crack of dawn, or 8am to be precise. The crew, a motley…
“Soggy Adventures and Shopping Sprees: Surviving the Great British Deluge “
“Soggy Adventures and Shopping Sprees: Surviving the Great British Deluge ☔” Hey there, fellow rain-dodgers! Are you ready for the quintessential British summer experience? It’s been a solid 40 days of rain here (end of July), and I swear if…
A Weekend of Girly Adventures and Yacht Master Triumphs
Ah, July – the month of sunshine and beach days, right? Wrong! Well, at least in my neck of the woods. A girly adventure and yacht master triumphs are in the horizon. As Ian embarked on his yacht master prep…
