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The Wondrous Journey of Penguins: From Fluff to First Swim
Hey there, travel enthusiasts and animal lovers! Today, let's embark on a thrilling exploration into the enchanting world of penguins. If you love wildlife and exploring the world, you’re in for a treat! 1. The Cute Commencement: Birth and Early Days A snowy landscape, a proud penguin couple, and a fluffy bundle of joy. Yes, we're talking about the adorable penguin chicks! These charming birds start their journey with a hearty welcome into the icy world, where parental care i
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Nanci Ott
Dec 26, 20232 min read


Our Ship Left Without Us: What I Learned About Cruise Travel Protection
A broken leg in the Cayman Islands changed how Nanci Ott thinks about cruise travel protection. Learn what to consider beyond the price of your cruise.


Are Cruise Ships Haunted? Queen Mary Ghost Stories and the Cabin I’d Skip
By Nanci Ott | Tinker Travel Imagine waking up on a ship at two o’clock in the morning because someone is pulling the covers off your bed. You open your eyes, sit up, and see a man standing at the foot of it. Except there’s one problem. There isn’t supposed to be anyone else in the room. That’s the kind of story that makes haunted ships irresistible around Halloween. It’s also the kind that makes me very interested in exactly which cabin I’m booking. So, are cruise ships actu


I went to Antarctica without – and it changed the way I travel
Written by: Nanci Ott When I went to Antarctica without my husband, I thought the trip would be about penguins, whales, icebergs, and finally standing on my seventh continent. I was wrong. What I remember most is the people. My husband and I usually travel together, but when the opportunity came up for me to take a 23-day Antarctica expedition cruise, he couldn’t take that much time off work. I could either wait for another time or go alone. So I went. The trip began in Bueno
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