Italy with Adventures by Disney: Trip Report for Pre-Day 2

July 3, 2023 (Author: J) When I was planning our trip, I posted in a Facebook travel group seeking recommendations for “uncrowded, low-key things to do in Rome” before our Adventures by Disney tour started. Most of the responses that I got were variations on “book an all-day tour to Pompei/the Amalfi Coast/the Cinque Terre,Continue reading “Italy with Adventures by Disney: Trip Report for Pre-Day 2”

Colombia Trip Report – Day 3

Sunday, March 12, 2023: Cartagena (Author: J) Our second full day in Cartagena began much like the first. Once we were dressed and ready for our day, we headed downstairs for breakfast. The breakfast buffet was largely unchanged, although there were some different desserts offered. Yes, Hotel Bantu offers dessert for breakfast. This was aContinue reading “Colombia Trip Report – Day 3”

Colombia Trip Report – Day 2

March 11, 2023: Cartagena (Author: J) (Photo: buildings in the historic center) We decided not to preplan our time in Cartagena other than to make dinner reservations. That meant that we were able to forego alarms for the first few days of the trip. On our first full day in the city, I woke upContinue reading “Colombia Trip Report – Day 2”

Singapore and Malaysia Trip Report – Day 5

May 11, 2022 – Singapore (Author: J) Our third full day in Singapore began much like the prior two. We were up early – though not as early as the day before – and headed down to breakfast around 7:30. We were greeted by name and seated quickly. Adjusting to the time zone meant thatContinue reading “Singapore and Malaysia Trip Report – Day 5”

Singapore and Malaysia Trip Report – Day 3

Singapore – May 9, 2022 (Author: J) After a great first evening in Singapore, I slept peacefully until about 3 a.m. and then in fits and starts until around 5 a.m. The beds at the Fullerton are quite comfy, so the culprit was jetlag. By 5:30, P and D were also awake, so we decidedContinue reading “Singapore and Malaysia Trip Report – Day 3”

Singapore and Malaysia 2022: Trip Report Days 1 and 2

Flight SQ21 and Arrival in Singapore (Author: J) May 6: Friday This trip report starts the day before our flight because that is when we began our travel. We currently live just north of Boston, but booked a flight from Newark, NJ. Flying from Newark had the benefit of allowing us to fly on SingaporeContinue reading “Singapore and Malaysia 2022: Trip Report Days 1 and 2”