Cruising The World with Dani and Friends

Part 2 of my favorite, must have travel tips. I continue my list of fav travel apps, and in this episode, you will learn everything from VPN network browsing, to how to stay safe traveling. Some of these apps are novelty, and some can be life saving. If you have a favorite travel app, please email me @ imcruisingtheworld@gmail.com and I will mention your name and the app on my podcast. "Love Boat"...

From Assistant Waiter to Retail Manager, listen to the miscalculations and adventures of working on a cruise ship! Join me and my friend, Stephano as we derail the whole interview after I discover he started out in the restaurant on the ship.  This implores me to ask a whole slew of questions about life behind the scenes, and in front of the scenes. All the questions you wondered about when d...

Join me and my phone to learn about my favorite apps for travel. Everything from booking travel to finding the nearest bathroom, (or in other countries called “Toilets and WC”). Some I use on my phone now, and some are new ones that I think are cool that I haven’t used, but may be useful for other people. I couldn’t fit all of them in one episode, so stay tuned for Part 2 on a future episode where...

Join me with my first international guest from across the pond, as we laugh about her stories, experiences, and crazy questions passengers ask. Just when you think you’ve heard it all, there’s more. I learn what constitutes a city, what the English have for breakfast, and English phrases that make me laugh. You will learn about life on a cruise ship, how you get a job on a cruise ship, and how Mol...

I welcome back return guest Ana Gougas, as she shares her adventure to Costa Rica over the holidays and during the pandemic. Ana travels solo and joins a bus tour called EF Educational Tours through Costa Rica with other young fellow travellers. She takes us on a virtual trip to San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde and Limon, while sharing her experiences on a catamaran, hikes in the jungle at night,...

Meet my other sister, Jennifer Gougas, as we talk about swimming with the dolphins in Cabo San Lucas for a once in a lifetime experience. We talk about holding on tight for a ride with them, what you should wear (HINT: a one piece swimsuit) and be prepared to buy the photos in a thumbnail drive or even video. A bucket list experience ticked off the list. We also talk about the main differences bet...

Join my sister, Lori VanGordon, as she decides to take a cruise to escape the cold dark winter, to sunny warm Mexico, and not even a pandemic is going to stop her. She'll share tips and tricks on how to prepare for the extra requirements and precautions when preplanning, to the secrets of relaxing on board for hours at a time. It feels like she has the ship to herself, and I wish I was there.&nbsp...

Join Royal Caribbean expert Matt Hochberg as he reveals how he started and worked his way up to creating the most popular Royal Caribbean Blog and Podcast. I had so much fun talking to Matt and learning about how it all began, from a teenager cruising to a life of cruising with his family. Matt shares stories, experiences and insider knowledge about everything Royal Caribbean.  Listen to us l...

Secret Tips from a Teenage Cruiser Feat. Tessa DuBay-Jurado Join world traveler Tessa DuBay-Jurado, as she reveals what it’s like traveling the world on cruises through a teenagers eyes. What’s it really like inside the teen clubs? Why not to ever skip the first day, and why you should not worry so much if your teen is out on their own. She’ll reveal what really happens, where they go after midnig...

Join returning guest, husband, and travel partner, Johnny Jurado as we talk about all our firsts. First cruise on Royal Caribbean, first 3 day cruise, first time to Ensenada, and first time traveling on a cruise since the pandemic started. We break down the pre-planning, testing, and boarding. Then we explore and experience as much as we can on this quick 3 day getaway to Ensenada, Mexico. Hear ho...

Join special guest Kristie Mooney, childhood friend from 8th grade, as she takes us on a virtual trip to France for an artists workshop. We go from Monet's garden, through Paris, down to the south of France along the Cote d'Azur.  She will take you off the beaten path, blended with her experiences of art and food, and share her stories of historical monuments and landmarks.  We go down m...

Join travel partner and hubby, Johnny Jurado as we talk about how it all started. What we thought about cruising, what we expected, and what we experienced that changed our travel ways for the future. We talk about his favorite port, Pezenas France, and how we would like to retire there. Also, hear about Royal Caribbean's just released World Cruise that visits more than 150 destinations, and is on...

Join special guest Kris Weiss as she introduces  "Women's Wanderful Journeys", a personalized travel service, where you can create a vacation of a lifetime with her vast expertise and love of research. She will take you off the beaten path blended with must see tourist sites for a totally immersive  experience.   Discover Singapore and all the amazing places to visit and explor...

Join special guest Charo Dolendo, travel insider, as we reveal the Top 10 essential International Travel Tips and get you ready for your next international vacation. From tips for flying to using your cell phone overseas, we tell you the inside lowdown.  Australians love to cruise, but they now need to fly overseas to cruise because they aren't able to cruise from their own country. Here the...

Meet my niece Ana Gougas, as we talk Mediterranean cruising, and one of our favorite ports, Rome, Italy. She tells you about studying abroad, how to get around, and what not to forget to pack. She will inspire you to be adventurous and start packing to see the world. Lastly, find out how you can win a  free "Windstar Cruise" by going on a treasure hunt.  Who doesn't want to win a free cr...

Listen in as my friend Janice Luna talks about cruising with a 5 year old, and learn the secrets of the kids club. Ever thought about retiring on a cruise ship? We tell you about a passenger who has been living at sea for twenty years on board Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. Not only does he live on the ship, but he works from the ship! Lastly we visit the Greek Mediterranean and explore...

Not sure where to start your planning for a cruise or vacation? Expert travel planner Ann Butler answers the who, what, where, when, why and how's to starting your adventure. She will investigate the questions of traveling to get you on the right vacation, personalized for you. We talk about the new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel by Disney set to open in 2022. Then we take you to Alaska and...

Join my friend Bree as we talk about the 5 biggest surprises when you are new to cruising. We talk about the Carnival Glory housing Hurricane Ida first responders, and MSC starting out of Port Canaveral. Bree will take us on her adventure to the Secret River & Caverns where ancient Mayans preformed sacred rituals and ceremonies. Wetsuits, water shoes, helmets with headlamps, and a good guide i...

Meet Joyce and learn everything you need to know about River Cruising. Come join us virtually,  cruising down the Danube river through Hungary, Austria and Germany. She'll tell us the highlights, tips and secrets for great river cruising. Learn how Viking Cruises is handling Safety Protocols with daily Covid-19 testing, filtration systems and even robots. We'll tell you about their new ships...

Join Dani and friend Rosie as they talk about balancing life/work/family remotely during the pandemic and trying to survive it all. Rosie shares her top 5 packing tips from her numerous business and leisure trips. We talk about travel news, Royal Caribbeans' breakdown on how they deal with positive Covid-19 cases, what happens when you test positive, procedures and how they are trying to keep ever...

Join Dani and Miguel as they tell you how they met, where they've been and where they need to go. We also talk about what's in the news this week, and finally, Canada lets us in! We'll tell you about cruising to the Mexican Riviera, spotlighting Puerto Vallarta, and fun excursions you can't miss.  Tracklist- "Shingaling" by Tom Swoon "The Big Ship" by Brian Eno Email questions and comments to...

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