November 2020 - Our Man On The Ground Travel and Lifestyle

Cruises

Hurtigruten’s ‘Queen Of The Coast’ Gets New Lease Of Life As Training Vessel

November 30, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

A classic vessel that has traversed the Arctic Circle more than 3,500 times and sailed along the Norwegian coastline for nearly six decades is set to become a training ship. The news comes at a […]

Lifestyle

Helping Hand To Enjoy The Great Outdoors

November 29, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Whether it is serious mountaineering or a walk in the countryside – the right equipment is needed if you are to enjoy the exercise. Many of us need that extra boost to help the creaking […]

Cruises

Aurora Expeditions Reveals Design Of Second Expedition Ship

November 27, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

An outdoor swimming pool warmed by heat from the engines and a two-level glass viewing lounge are some of the design innovations on Aurora Expeditions (www.auroraexpeditions.com.au) second vessel Sylvia Earle. The 132-passenger expedition ship, which […]

Cruises

New Southampton Cruise Terminal Marks Multi-Million Boost For UK Cruise Industry

November 25, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Port of Southampton will open its new £55 million cruise terminal for the 2021 season, marking a major boost for the UK cruise industry and local economy. The number of cruise ships calling at […]

Lifestyle

Apple Watch Series 6: The World’s Best Smartwatch

November 24, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

With the launch in September 2020 of the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple has cemented its credentials as architect of the superlative smartwatch. The new model is faster, brighter, and equipped with a brand-new sensor, […]

Cruises

American Cruise Lines Unveils Modern Ship Interiors

November 23, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

American Cruise Lines (www.americancruiselines.com) has released a first glimpse of its new-look modern ship interiors and new interior design partnership. The move marks the biggest change in the line’s interior design history and also showcases […]

Lifestyle

Stylish Hat For All Seasons

November 22, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

We are all being encouraged to head outdoors and exercise more in a bid to see off the dreaded COVID-19. But the appeal to take those steps lessens when you are greeted with cold and […]

Book Reviews

From A Wonky Path To An Open Road

November 21, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

‘From A Wonky Path To An Open Road’ is an eye catching title for a book and the read itself is just as fascinating. Author Janey de Nordwall takes the reader on a six week […]

Cruises

Viva Cruises Expands Into Expedition Sailing

November 20, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

River cruise company Viva Cruises is branching out into expedition sailings with its first ever ocean ship MS Seaventure. Formerly Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ MS Bremen, the 164-passenger ship was acquired this month by Viva Cruises’ parent […]

Greece

Kefalonia And Her Southern Shores

November 19, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Such was her magnetism that within two weeks I was lured back to this enchanting island. This time to the Livatho region in the south of Kefalonia. The island is blessed, of course, for the […]

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Month: November 2020

Hurtigruten’s ‘Queen Of The Coast’ Gets New Lease Of Life As Training Vessel

Helping Hand To Enjoy The Great Outdoors

Aurora Expeditions Reveals Design Of Second Expedition Ship

New Southampton Cruise Terminal Marks Multi-Million Boost For UK Cruise Industry

Apple Watch Series 6: The World’s Best Smartwatch

American Cruise Lines Unveils Modern Ship Interiors

Stylish Hat For All Seasons

From A Wonky Path To An Open Road

Viva Cruises Expands Into Expedition Sailing

Kefalonia And Her Southern Shores