The next destination country on our current voyage is France. Only two ports in France this time, but each one is a multi-day stop. Two days in Bordeaux to kick things off after a long sail up the Gironde Estuary. Following our stay in Bordeaux we spent another two days at sea on our way […]
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Our current journey has taken us to several spots in the north of Spain. This is an area I have been eagerly anticipating. We’ve travelled to many cities in Spain that are gorgeous, lively, historic, and fun. Aside from Madrid and Sevilla, those cities have been primarily in the south. Finally visiting some of the
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In our last travel log post we recounted our nine day Atlantic crossing. After the crossing we’ve been stopping at one port after another. It has been a bit of a whirlwind tour of several cities and looks like that pattern will continue for the foreseeable future. So where have we been and what have
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Dog and Dragon have done some fabulous tours of the Mediterranean living and working aboard cruise ships. There are so many incredible locations to experience in so many different countries. Choosing the right cruise with the best ports and cities can be a little overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been in this part of the
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Today is April 8, 2026. Dog and Dragon are travelling together again for the first time in just about a year actually. It was April 2025 we were on this same ship, Seabourn Ovation. As I’ve updated on the home page, this is essentially a travel journal entry to update on our travels in a
The posts have been few and far between. We recognize that. That is a direct reflection of our current situation in this process. While we’re already in our third year of exploring the world, circumstances have directed us into a slower evaluation and progression. Honestly, we’re still trying to determine what the best course of
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One of our favorite travel activities is experiencing the local cocktails we encounter on our travels. We’ve mentioned a few tasty beverages along the way in various posts, but we haven’t created a summarized list yet. This list doesn’t include beer or wine as those really deserve their own posts entirely. Follow this link to
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I know, I know. The amount of down time since my last post is significant. Like seriously significant. While I am a little sorry about that, there has been a lot going on. After joining Tiffany on Seabourn Pursuit I returned to the States and went full time into my new career as a health
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Since leaving NW Australia aboard the Seabourn Pursuit Dragon’s South Pacific journeys can best be described as Dragon Expedition: Paradise Islands. Working on a luxury expedition ship has some unique challenges for sure; no days off, seafarer hierarchy restrictions, isolation and loneliness for home. Offsetting those challenges are the perks inherent to expedition cruising like
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It is time for an update on the latest adventures of Dog and Dragon. This post will focus on Dragon’s latest experiences working and exploring on her first visit to Australia. While Dragon Expedition: NW Australia began in Australia’s Northern Territory, it quickly moved into the region of Western Australia known as the Kimberley. Dragon
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