THE Dutch city of Hoorn has two claims to fame and both are linked to the settlement’s rich maritime tradition. Two of Hoorn’s favourite sons did things on their voyages around the globe, back during the days when the Dutch were master mariners discovering new lands and trading commodities from the far east and west,Continue reading “Holland’s Hoorn …”
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A taste for cruising …
KEEN on cruising but stressing about seasickness? Like the sound of seeing the world from the deck of an ocean liner but worried about being trapped on a floating casino with nothing to do? Concerned you’ll feel corralled by fellow travellers looking to chat? Your pals have been raving about cruising for years – unpackContinue reading “A taste for cruising …”
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