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Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

by Jacques | 2,Jan,2026 | The Americas, USA

Discover our day-by-day Queen Mary 2 crossing between Southampton and New York — itinerary, practical tips, and onboard experiences

Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

by Jacques | 2,Jan,2026 | Europe, United Kingdom

Travelogue from Paris to Portsmouth via Le Havre, with practical tips to enjoy the Channel crossing and visit the cities

Return from Scotland to Paris by Train and Ferry via Amsterdam

Return from Scotland to Paris by Train and Ferry via Amsterdam

by Jacques | 3,Jun,2025 | Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom

Travel from Edinburgh to Paris differently: first-class train, overnight ferry crossing for a mini-cruise between Newcastle and Amsterdam.

Cruise Aboard Renaissance: From Naples to Marseille

Cruise Aboard Renaissance: From Naples to Marseille

by Jacques | 14,Feb,2025 | Europe, Italy

A cruise? Never! That’s what I thought, until I discovered another way to travel aboard Renaissance: an experience that aims to be retro, focused on the sea and port calls.

Dublin to Paris via Cherbourg by Ferry and Train

Dublin to Paris via Cherbourg by Ferry and Train

by Jacques | 26,Jul,2024 | Europe, Ireland

I returned from Dublin to Paris by ferry and train via Cherbourg. This is the last in a series of accounts of a trip from France to Ireland via the UK.

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