Sustainably exploring the world one vacation day at a time!
Thanksgiving is here and before we know it, Christmas will be here too. Thanksgiving brings the busiest travel days of the year, with more and more people heading to various location. We do not travel over Thanksgiving break; instead we use it as a time to catch up with friends and family, as well as …
An Alaskan cruise will take you into the depths of some of the most incredible, unspoiled places on earth. Filled with natural beauty, it is an experience unlike any other and should be added to your bucket list.
** New Post** I cannot believe I started my blog, By Land and Sea, one year ago this month! This time last year, I had no clue what I was doing… I was mostly trying a little of this and that, crossing my fingers, and waiting to see what happened! Well, it’s a year later and…
Head toward the waterfront from almost any downtown Seattle street and before long, you’ll see it! The iconic Pike’s Place Market! This large farmer’s market is world renown, especially for it’s fish mongers who throw the latest purchase across the displays much to the crowd’s delight. Pike’s Place Market is large and filled with everything …
Have you ever put much thought into what all goes in to feeding everyone on a cruise ship for a week? These ships are essentially floating cities and are responsible for feeding several thousand people multiple meals per day, for days on end. As you can imagine, this is no easy feat. Food must be …
We are currently traveling and are taking the week off from our usual posting! Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest pictures from this week’s adventure and keep your eye out for new blog posts upon our return! Bon Voyage! By Land and Sea
97% of the earth’s surface is made up of salt water and about 2.5% is fresh water. Of that, 68.9% is locked up in glaciers, leaving just over 30% available for all other needs and uses. It is a system in peril.
Do you remember when Jamaica first announced they were going to have a bobsledding team in the winter Olympics? What about the movie Cool Runnings? As unbelievable as it may seem Jamaica has a bobsled team!
The question we get asked a lot is if it’s better to book excursions and activities before leaving on a trip or once you arrive. We’ve done both ways and honestly, I don’t have the best answer, as both ways have their pros and cons.
If you’ve ever visited Seattle, you will agree that it lives up to the stereotypes of being wet, rainy, and a little dreary. There is, however, an incredibly bright and visually stunning spot in the midst of all the grey that makes up this sprawling city – Chihuly Gardens. If you are looking for a way to spend …