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About Matt Long
06 July 2011 8:08 PM | No CommentsWho am I? I am a typical Gen-X professional who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I living off of a trust fund. I am...
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In Defense of the Cruise
Posted on November 6, 2011 | 13 CommentsI talk about travel a lot. Usually with anyone who will listen, and many times with people who are just standing still long enough for me to strike up a conversation. Oftentimes the conversation comes around to my favorite destinations and my advice for a... -
Cliffs and Domes – How to Cruise Through Santorini in a Day
Posted on May 9, 2011 | 12 CommentsThe small island of Santorini in Greece’s Cyclades, offers visitors a panorama that is world famous for its singular beauty. While many people travel to Santorini to spend a week or even more, thousands of people visit for a day as part of a... -
Travel Photo Series – Mediterranean Cruise
Posted on April 28, 2011 | 8 CommentsMy first introduction to the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean was aboard a cruise ship, the Celebrity Solstice. I love cruising for a lot of reasons, but principally because it is the most budget friendly way to visit several regions in a short period of... -
Royal Caribbean Goes Solo
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 6 CommentsEarlier this year Norwegian Cruise Lines surprised the travel world when, in an industry first, it included more than 100 solo occupancy cabins in their new ship, the Norwegian Epic. This was a welcome change for the thousands of people who actually prefer traveling alone.... -
Size Matters When Choosing a Cruise
Posted on December 16, 2010 | 1 CommentI firmly believe that taking a cruise is one of the most enjoyable and budget friendly vacations available. I even wrote about how to take one of these vacations while not spending a fortune in Save Money – Take a Cruise? But cruises aren’t just... -
Cruise Lines Add New Fees – Finally Succumbing to the Fee Monster?
Posted on October 10, 2010 | 1 CommentCarnival Cruise Lines recently announced that it would begin experimenting with charging for premium steak options in its main dining rooms. The $18 fee will be a trial run for three months, after which time the company will evaluate the results. Here’s the problem with... -
Future of Cruising – Kid-Friendly or Kid-Only?
Posted on July 12, 2010 | 8 CommentsI took my first cruise in 2002 and have been hooked ever since. I am by no means a cruise expert, but I do love this popular vacation option. (see my post Save Money-Take a Cruise?) If done properly, cruising is not only a lot... -
Save Money – Take a Cruise?
Posted on June 22, 2010 | 2 CommentsCruise vacations have held a particular mystique in the minds of vacationers for decades. Whether the potential passenger reflects on the roaring twenties and the opulent wealth of a transatlantic voyage or the more recent and familiar Love Boat, people are absolutely intrigued about this... -
Five Tips for Picking a Cabin on Your Next Cruise
Posted on March 15, 2010 | 1 CommentYou have selected your cruise date and style of cabin and the next screen is…a jumble of nonsensical cabin numbers. How do you choose? Favorite number? Close your eyes and point? Follow these five tips and you should end up with a cabin that will...
