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Kim Malcolm's avatar

Great post! And glad to hear you are having fun. You're encouraging me! If I can't find a cruiser friend, would I be happy if I went alone and spent some time writing?

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Thanks Kim! You’ve set the bar pretty high for travel writing and adventurous travels! :-) Cruising as an individual is pretty common. Most cruise lines charge a “single supplement” per room although Norwegian Cruise Line is rolling out single rooms on some its ships. These look pretty cool and are in their own area with a separate lounge so individual travelers can get to know each other better. My friend Andrea (@snippetsfromspain) took a Cunard cruise last year for a writing workshop. I’m sure she could share some helpful insights into that experience.

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Andrea Eschen's avatar

I loved this post!! It was funny, entertaining, informative, and inspiring. You two are travel whizzes! It didn't convince me to take a cruise. I've had my experience with that and unless I could do a repeat -- attending an intensive writing workshop--I wouldn't it again. And not only because the most stressful part was realizing that passengers took dressing up (way up) for dinner seriously. I did not come prepared either with wardrobe or interest for that.

Though I wouldn't cruise again, I can't wait to cruise vicarioulsy through the next posts from you fearless and adventuresome travelers.

The links and suggestions looked helpful for those interested. You're helping readers take a big leap forward.

Ship ahoy!

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Thank you sooooooo much!!! I am so grateful for your ongoing support.... and your inputs to this post as it was being developed!

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Andrea Eschen's avatar

With great pleasure. Benefits me too, you know.

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Marci Cook's avatar

Great info! Keep these tips & pics coming!

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Thanks so much, cuz!! Maybe we can do one of these cruises together one day :)

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Kate Greenaway's avatar

This was SUCH a helpful post. I'm not a cruiser (yet!) but I'm inspired to check it out for the same reasons you were, so getting your take on it was really valuable. Thanks!

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Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Thank you so much, Kate! And I sooo appreciate your review of my first draft. Your comments and questions were incredibly helpful!

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