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Cruise Ship Karen

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Published Pieces

Here are some of the articles I’ve had written for travel magazines, trade magazines and travel websites.

 

Slazburgerland Annual Events: Diary 2019

Unmissable Christmas Treats

Oman’s contrasting landscapes

Wildlife in Oman

Adventure tours in Oman

Taj Exotica: Tropical bliss in the Maldives

Australia: Iconic Victoria & The Great Ocean Road (PDF of Magazine)

 

2019 ASTA Worldwide Destinations Guide:

Destination: Jerusalem

Destination: Quebec

2020 ASTA Worldwide Destinations Guide:

Five Minute Guide: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Destination: Zagreb, Croatia

Destination: Okrug, Croatia

Destination: Osijek, Croatia

Croatia: Food And Drink

Top Danish Highlights

Top Five London Markets 

History: London, England

Israel: Food                                 

Israel: Outdoor Activities

Italy: Art and Culture

Italy: Outdoor Adventure

Destination: Jamaica

Jamaica: Beaches

Five Minute Guide Mombasa, Kenya

Kenya: History and Culture

Kenya: Outdoor Adventure

Destination: Portugal

Destination: The Azores, Portugal

Destination: Russia

Five Minute Guide: Moscow, Russia

Destination: Sint Eustatius, Caribbean

 

Go Now: Modern Middle East

On The Trail: Ancient Luxor

Sight To See: Blue Hole

Pack Your Bags Safari Fall

 

5 Minute Guide: The Hague

24 Hours: Lima

Costa Rica and the Rise of Eco-Tourism

The Secrets of Lima’s Thriving Witch Market

Top 5: Seafood Restaurants in the Canadian Maritimes

 

5 Minute Guide: The Hague

 

The Complete Edinburgh Itinerary: 3 Days in Edinburgh

3 Days in Venice – The Complete Venice Itinerary

Where to Stay in Venice (2019)

23 of The Best Things to do in Venice

22 of the Best Things to do in Rome

3 Days in Rome – The Ultimate Rome Itinerary

Where to Stay in Rome – Insider Tips to the Best Areas

Where to Stay in Edinburgh – A Guide To The Best Places and Neighborhoods

Where to Stay in London – A Guide to the Best Areas

22 of the Top Things to do in London

3 Days in London – The Ultimate London Itinerary

22 of the best things to do in Edinburgh

 

Travels with Talek

18 Wildlife Encounters in the Americas, Antarctica, and Europe (collaboration)

 

Meeting Machu Picchu

 

Travel Bliss

Eating guinea pig ‘cuy’ in Peru – delicacy of the Peruvian highlands

 

Best Umbrella Streets Around the World (collaboration)

 

World Wide Honeymoon

Where Travel Bloggers Honeymoon (collaboration)

 

Off the beaten path in Asia: unique tips from travel bloggers (collaboration)

 

A Bar Harbor Weekend Getaway

Exploring Acadia National Park

 

Mojacar, Spain: The Ultimate Guide to Almeria’s Enchanting Town

 

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Hi, I’m Cruise Ship Karen and I love cruising. I’ve been working on ships since 2005 and I created this site to share my treasure trove of knowledge about traveling from this perspective with you. Join me for insider independent info and tips for crew and cruisers, from someone who’s been there (often multiple times) and has had many meaningful and exciting travel experiences on ships.

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