Decisions, Decisions. Where to go? Cruise or land? Then, which ship? It couldn’t be too big because we didn’t want to have to board tenders to get into ports. We didn’t want to be on a cruise with lots of children, or one that required dressing in our finest for dinner each night. Two single women can present a challenge.
Welcome to Singapore. If you’re looking for dirty, don’t come here. If you’re looking for old world charm, it’s hard to find. The Republic of Singapore’s is a 710 square-mile-area that’s situated between Malaysia and Indonesia. This is the heart of Southeast Asia and the area has become a major center for commerce, shipping, electronics and more.
If all goes well, Asia’s cruise industry may attract seven million passengers per year, three times the number than previously projected.
I’m excited to be in one of my favorite cities. Watching the sun rise over Victoria Harbour and seeing the buildings on Hong Kong Island takes my breath away. The boats ranging from freighters, junks with red sails and cruise boats peacefully coexist.
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Welcome to Vietnam. It’s a long trip from the U.S. If you’re not accustomed to Asian culture, it can cause culture shock. Many travelers would be well advised to join a tour group. But if you decide to come, you’ll leave learning a lot, the least of which having more of an insight into an important part of history.