By
Ryan, on March 20th, 2010
Usually when I mention the idea of cruising to fellow backpackers or bargain travelers I get strange looks and the same question: “Aren’t cruises too expensive for a backpacker?” A lot of people have a mental picture of cruises based on what they’ve seen on the love boat, but this isn’t accurate anymore. In fact, cruising can be a very cheap and rewarding mode of travel for backpackers, bargain hunters, and slow travelers. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to cross the ocean, visit out-of-the way places, and take some time to relax.
When Dina and I [read more...]
By
Dina, on December 10th, 2009
View Madeira in a larger map
Madeira is a beautiful Portuguese island sitting on the Atlantic Ocean west of Morocco. We stopped in this island in its capital city, Funchal, in the way from Florida to Barcelona, after one week floating in the Atlantic Ocean without seeing any land. Yes, it was during the Atlantic Ocean crossing like the Titanic. We only had several hours there due to the embarkation schedule, but we managed to do a lot of things.
Approaching Madeira from Atlantic Ocean
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