COME ALONG FOR THE JOURNEY
The travel journal
Little discoveries, cruise adventures and stories from along the way.
SpainCruise adventures
One last morning aboard Legend of the Seas
One last good morning from Legend of the Seas, and one last quiet coffee before leaving the ship in Barcelona.
29 August 2026
Cruise adventuresCruise adventures
A quiet final sea day at The Overlook
It was our final sea day aboard Legend of the Seas, and at 8.28 in the morning The Overlook was wonderfully quiet.
28 August 2026
ItalyPlaces & discoveries
A little wander around Naples
A little wander around Naples, and a peek-a-boo view of our ship at the end of the street.
28 August 2026
Cruise adventuresCruise adventures
The pink cowboy duck carousel
Just a little carousel moment aboard Legend of the Seas: me, a white dress and a pink cowboy duck.
26 August 2026
Life on the roadLife on the road
A slow morning and a slightly confused clock
A late night, lovely company and a phone that made working out the time surprisingly complicated.
10 January 2026
NetherlandsCruise adventures
Winter days and good company aboard Queen Anne
An overnight stay in Rotterdam, Carinthia coffee and time with friends on my January 2026 Queen Anne cruise.
9 January 2026
Cruise adventuresCruise adventures
An early morning on AmaMagna
Sunshine, a peaceful stroll and coffee in hand on my May 2025 AmaMagna journey.
30 May 2025
SpainCruise adventures
Barcelona, a balcony cabin and our first day on Celebrity Apex
A sailing with a friend, a little extra Barcelona time and a first look at life aboard Celebrity Apex in April 2025.
7 April 2025
Cruise adventuresCruise adventures
What did I eat on AmaWaterways?
A birthday and New Year on the Danube with my husband — and a look at what I ate aboard AmaSonata.
December 2024
Cruise adventuresCruise adventures
Sailing the Danube with AmaWaterways
Four Danube journeys, different seasons and three AmaWaterways ships: the river experiences I keep coming back to.
December 2024
Cruise adventuresCruise adventures
Lizzy's Sea Diaries - Cunard Queen Mary 2 - 4 night Christmas market cruise
Four festive nights with my husband and friends: Queen Mary 2, a sea day, Rotterdam and the Christmas markets of Bruges.
December 2024
JapanCruise adventures
Lizzy's SEA Diaries - Celebrity Millennium 12 Night Japan Cruise
My full family diary: Tokyo discoveries, twelve nights aboard Celebrity Millennium and our August adventures around Japan.
August 2024JapanTravel tips
Is Japan a Good Destination to Cruise to with Kids?
From temples and local trains to theme parks: what I learnt from cruising around Japan with my children.
August 2024
JapanPlaces & discoveries
A Simple 2-Day Tokyo Itinerary Before Your Cruise: Blending Tradition and Adventure
The two days my family spent exploring Tokyo before our Japan cruise, with a little tradition and adventure along the way.
August 2024
NorwayCruise adventures
My Third Time on P&O Iona: A Journey from Inside to Spectacular Views and Back
Inside cabins, balcony views and what mattered to me on my third P&O Iona cruise.
July 2024
NorwayCruise adventures
Embracing Tranquility: My Experience at The Retreat on cruise ship P&O Iona
A quiet corner of P&O Iona: my original review of The Retreat, from a July journey through the Norwegian fjords.
July 2024