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We've been travelling since 2017 and have visited 90 countries, subscribe to Sal & Wayne Schmidt's journey.
Mar 29, 2023
Our first taste of Costa Rica
Our first taste of Costa Rica and our first ever Sloth as we cruised through Central America with Oceania Cruises on our 110-day voyage.
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Mar 28, 2023
Panama Canal Transit from Panama City
It is hard to believe we experienced the Panama Canal both ways in six months. This time, it was northbound from Panama City.
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Mar 26, 2023
Ecuador continues to capture our hearts
It was great to visit Ecuador again as we cruised the West Coast of South America northbound for Miami with Oceania Cruises.
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Mar 21, 2023
We finally made it to Peru
Lima is a culinary delight with over 200,000 restaurants & hosts three of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Peruvian food is world-class.
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Mar 7, 2023
The Gateway to Antarctica
Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica, deserves more time spent exploring its many charms.
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Mar 6, 2023
Cruising the Chilean Fjords
Welcome back to the Chilean Fjords; it has only been a few months since we last sailed through this raw and majestic part of the world.
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Feb 22, 2023
Visiting the Falkland Islands
Welcome to the Falkland Islands, a place that now sits in our top ten destinations and is not the easiest to visit.
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Feb 20, 2023
Three Visits to Antarctica
Welcome back to Antarctica; something we never thought was possible, three visits this Summer!
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Jan 16, 2023
A little taste of Uruguay
In late January, we arrive in Uruguay, country No.64 with Oceania Cruises, both Punta del Este and Montevideo feature on the itinerary.
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Jan 14, 2023
The South of Brazil with Oceania
The first few weeks of 2023 were about exploring the Southern Brazilian coast & finally setting foot in Rio aboard the Marina with Oceania.
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Jan 6, 2023
Cruising North Brazil
After spending a week on the Amazon River in Brazil, aboard the Marina with Oceania Cruises, we cruise the Northern coast of Brazil.
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Dec 31, 2022
Christmas on the Amazon - Brazil
After four days at sea from the Caribbean on our 110-day cruise from Miami, we arrive on the Amazon River in Brazil to spend Christmas.
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Dec 22, 2022
The Caribbean - Oceania Cruises
Let's talk about the Caribbean islands we visited, where we got our little taste of paradise. St. Maarten & St. Lucia.
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Nov 8, 2022
Cruising from the North to South Poles
Join us on a 93-day epic Pole-to-Pole expedition with Hurtigruten on Roald Amundsen. We will cruise to the North Pole to the South Pole.
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Nov 7, 2022
Hurtigruten Pole to Pole - Week 13
Week 13 on our 13-week Hurtigruten Pole to Pole cruise | Antarctica: Half Moon Island, Neko Harbour, Dorian Bay
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Oct 31, 2022
Hurtigruten Pole to Pole - Week 12
Week 12 on our 13-week Hurtigruten Pole to Pole cruise | Chile: Castro, Puerto Eden, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Chilean Fjords
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