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A Practical Look at the Stateroom: Comfort, Function, and Expectations
When booking a cruise, one of the most common questions travelers ask is about the stateroom. How big is it? Is it comfortable? Will I feel
Brad Kaplan
Jan 293 min read


Plenty to Do, No Matter the Weather
One of the biggest questions travelers ask before a cruise is simple: What is there to do on board? On this sailing aboard the MSC Seascape,
Brad Kaplan
Jan 293 min read


Understanding the Different Experience Levels on MSC Cruises
A Closer Look at MSC Seascape from Galveston
It took me a while to truly understand the value behind the different “experience levels” offe
Brad Kaplan
Jan 283 min read


When Did Specialty Dining Become a Thing on Cruise Ships?
If you have cruised more than once—or even just browsed a ship deck plan—you’ve probably noticed how much emphasis cruise lines place on spe
Brad Kaplan
Jan 273 min read


Cruise Gratuities: Required, Optional, or Just Confusing
Few topics spark more debate on a cruise than gratuities. Almost every traveler asks the same questions at some point: Are gratuities requir
Brad Kaplan
Jan 273 min read


Food—The core of many cruises
Food is the core for many on a cruise how does MSC stack up?
Brad Kaplan
Jan 272 min read


MSC Cruise: First Impressions
I recently sailed on an MSC cruise out of Galveston, and I want to share an honest, easy-to-understand review of my experience so far. My go
Brad Kaplan
Jan 253 min read


Beyond the Compass Part IV
Buenos Aires — Food, History, and Unexpected Connections Friday morning arrived with high expectations—and Buenos Aires delivered once again. After another outstanding breakfast at the Loi Hotel Suites, we made our way to a Taste of Argentina cooking school. There, we learned how to properly fold empanadas (mine didn’t quite get there) and how to cook beef the Argentine way. The experience ended with a traditional flan centered around dulce de leche , the rich caramel milk s
nmboughton
Jan 252 min read


Beyond the Compass Part III
Buenos Aires — First Steps Into the Story Arriving in Buenos Aires felt less like landing in a city and more like being welcomed into a narrative already unfolding. We had arranged for a car and driver to meet us at the airport. It was a bit more expensive than taking a cab, but after a long international flight to a country I had never visited, it was absolutely worth it. Walking out of customs and seeing your name on a sign brings an instant sense of calm. Our driver, Ignac
nmboughton
Jan 252 min read


Beyond the Compass Part II
An 11-hour flight from Houston to Buenos Aires isn’t just a flight—it’s a threshold. Somewhere over the darkness, time itself shifted. We cr
nmboughton
Jan 252 min read
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