Category Archives: Ports of Call

In the Jungle – Amazon River & Boca Del Valeria – [02/18/2016]

Posted on February 24, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Let me begin by telling you this: the amazon is not what you think it is. It is so wide that at times it feels less like you’re sailing on a river and more like you’re transversing a particularly muddy … Continue reading →

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Girl At Ipanema – Rio, Brazil – [02/08/2016]

Posted on February 16, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Sometimes when all you have is a few hours (through no fault of your own) you manage to cram in a pretty excellent day. Amras and I are old hats at making the best out of the time we have, … Continue reading →

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Let Me You Take You To Rio – Rio, Brazil – [02/08/2016]

Posted on February 16, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Once in a lifetime you have an opportunity that you simply cannot pass up. One of those events that – even with a life like mine – you know you will regret forever if you are foolish enough to let … Continue reading →

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Tuxedo Chill – Port Stanley, Falkland Islands – [11/13/2015]

Posted on November 22, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

I have only been to Port Stanley once, but it took its place as one of my favourite ports very quickly. Oddly, it isn’t because the town has a great deal to offer, there’s not a lot here except for … Continue reading →

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Slug Bugs – Lima Peru – [10-21-2015]

Posted on November 2, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Slug bug blue! No fair, that’s the same one! Is not! Is too! We’re so mature. But I should probably mention how Amras and I ended up in the back of a taxi playing slug bug to begin with. I … Continue reading →

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Stars and the Moon – Salaverry, Peru – [10/20/2015]

Posted on October 24, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Mesoamerican history was one of my favourite courses in university. This could be partially because of my professor who remains utterly brilliant (we’ve kept in touch), but I think it was more to do with the subject matter. I was … Continue reading →

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Good Time Girls – Skagway, Alaska – [09/27/2015]

Posted on August 30, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Raindrops keep falling on my head But that doesn’t mean my eyes Will soon be turning red Cryin s’not for me ‘Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain By complaining… It’s true that we were overdue for a little liquid … Continue reading →

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Once A Year…. – Ephesus, Turkey – [04/08/2015]

Posted on April 8, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

I do not do well with parties. This is a known fact about me. Actually, I correct myself, I have gotten to the point where I am comfortable enough with large parties (they are surprisingly easy to hide in) , … Continue reading →

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Rose Red – Petra, Jordan – [04/01/2015]

Posted on April 3, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

“What did you find Dad?” “Me? ….Illumination” ~ Indiana Jones There are some things that you can never quite see enough times. This…will always be one of them. Despite the outrageously early hour the crew bus was bubbling over with … Continue reading →

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Arabian Nights – Dubai, UAE – [03-23-2015]

Posted on March 24, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are few tours that are few tours I will actually do twice. Many things are infinitely worth seeing at least once, but don’t necessarily need repetition. However, there are some huge exceptions, the Arabian Nights tour is one of … Continue reading →

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