Journey with Josh: Living Life and Seeing the World

Selecting a Hotel in Europe: Not Picking a Dud

2015-08-04 by Joshua Head

Picking a hotel in Europe can be time consuming and a daunting task if you don’t know that European “star” systems is different than the U.S.A. For example, in Paris, a two star hotel vs. a 4 star hotel is not necessarily lesser quality but rather the two star may not have as many amenities as the four star- such as number of rooms the hotel has, elevator, restaurant, bathtubs, and armchairs. European hotel ratings are designed to be objective and quantifiable—based on, for instance, the number of languages the staff speaks, room size, and ventilation. (more…)

Sailing the Constellation with Celebrity

2015-01-17 by Joshua Head

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Reading Cruise Critic, I always find it amusing at the things some people complain about. This ship is no different as some people really must hunt for things to be dissatisfied about. In one post made on 1/15, one says it is the “Our Worst Cruise Ever” because the internet didn’t work properly. REALLY? Have you seen that cruise ship being tossed around by 60 foot waves on YouTube people? THAT is a worst cruise ever. And if you’re going to “review” a trip, do so in a manner that doesn’t sound like whining rich people problems – ie you had to go get your special luggage tags at guest services yourself.

As for my cruise, it was restful, fun and what I needed. (more…)

Madrid- Food, Drink, and Fabulous Architecture!

2019-05-31 by Joshua Head

Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain with a population of about three and a half million people city-wide. And I can say that I crisscrossed this city numerous times in my 4 day stay.

I’m not going to give you a history lesson on Madrid- there’s plenty of websites online for that. I’m going to tell you of my experience with the city, the food, the wine, and the people.
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Royal Caribbean Announces Third and Fourth Oasis-Class (World’s Largest) Ships

2014-09-25 by Joshua Head

Miami, May 9, 2014 – Royal Caribbean announced today that it has agreed with STX France to move forward on the order of a fourth Oasis-class ship for delivery in 2018. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard D. Fain and President and Chief Operating Officer Adam Goldstein, along with STX France Chief Executive Officer Laurent Castaing, announced the planned ship order at the keel-laying ceremony for the third Oasis-class ship at the STX shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France according to a press release. (more…)

Pisa, Italy- An Excursion from Livorno

2014-09-25 by Joshua Head

A multi-city cruise can be amazing. It is one of the greatest benefits of cruising; being able to visit a city without making a full commitment. This is perfect for Pisa. Livorno is not only a port serving Florence and Pisa but also cities such as Lucca, San Gimignano, Siena and Cinque Terre. For us, it will be our entry to the cities of Florence and Pisa. If only there was more time, I would visit some of these other beautiful villages. (more…)