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OK, to be honest, visiting this capital was never on my bucket list, but it was part of a Baltic cruise I went on recently, and I’m glad it was.  To my surprise, Helsinki is worth a day trip at least, … Continue reading →

If you could only visit one Baltic capital city, which would it be?  I just returned from stays in all three: Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius…and I’m here to answer that question.  So here they are, from north to south:

Most people choose Costa as their cruise line of choice because the itinerary and timing is appealing or because the price is right.  And Costa does provide lively entertainment, good food, and a convivial atmosphere on newer ships with an … Continue reading →