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Travel Tale: Stranded Dog Gets Unexpected Lift

My young daughter is about as devoted a dog lover as they come. Not only does she enjoy dressing up like a pooch, but she also insists on hearing at least one puppy-related story each night before bed. Typically, I make up my own narratives, but every so often I will surf the Internet for inspiration. That’s where I came across this doosie of a dog tale. What makes this story even more incredible (besides the fact that it is 100% true) is that it involves a cruise ship that my daughter is intimately familiar with. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride … Continue reading →

Australian Ghost Ship is a Mystery

Last Wednesday, Australian rescuers spotted a 36-foot catamaran adrift about 80 nautical miles off the coast of Townsville, which is on the northeast coast of the country. But unlike other rescued boats, this one was a bit odd. Rescuers found no sign of the three-man crew on the catamaran, but they did find other odd evidences of life. The engine was running, the table was set as if someone were ready to eat, there was a laptop computer that was turned on, and all the boat’s electronics such as global positioning satellite (GPS) and radio were working. The rescuers do … Continue reading →

Setting Sail on the World’s Largest Cruise Ship

If your ideal vacation includes ice-skating, hitting the spa to get a massage, climbing a rock wall, surfing or shopping, all while you are sailing to the Caribbean, then get out your credit card and book a spot on the world’s largest cruise ship. Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas, which recently arrived in New York Harbor, is 237 feet tall and 1,112 feet long with 15 passenger decks. Standing upright on its bow, the 160,000-ton ship would be taller than the Eiffel tower. The ship can accommodate more than 4,000 passengers, about 1,000 more than the world’s previous largest … Continue reading →