<![CDATA[Ships 'N' Trips Travel - Travel Musings]]>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:28:27 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[In Search of Winter Sun]]>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:30:00 GMThttps://www.shipsntripstravel.com/travel-musings/in-search-of-winter-sun
Brrr, it’s getting cold outside! The temperatures are dropping, the days are getting shorter, and keeping warm inside the house has become a top priority. But fortunately for travelers who are seeking a winter vacation, there are destinations where temperatures are well above freezing. 
So, where can you go? Well, there are five continents to choose from that can easily fulfill the two essential components of a good winter getaway: sun and beautiful beaches. Here are a few of the best places to lay out while winter’s cold passes.

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]]><![CDATA[Turkey: The other Holy Land]]>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.shipsntripstravel.com/travel-musings/turkey-the-other-holy-land
Religious travel to the Near Middle East has been a part of the fabric of faith for thousands of years. It is a region that encompasses countries such as Israel, Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Greece, and Italy. These lands are steeped in spirituality and religious history. A pilgrimage to this area can be an extraordinarily uplifting experience for Christians as it provides them with an opportunity to become connected with their spiritual roots in a very tangible way. The first pilgrims traveled a difficult path on the dangerous roads of the old Roman Empire. Today’s travelers will find their journey somewhat easier to achieve but no less rewarding in the doing.

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]]><![CDATA[Solo Travel]]>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.shipsntripstravel.com/travel-musings/solo-travel
Understanding Solo Travel
]]><![CDATA[Visiting Reykjavik, Iceland]]>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.shipsntripstravel.com/travel-musings/visiting-reykjavik-iceland
Visiting Reykjavik, Iceland
]]><![CDATA[Lights, Camera, Action, Travel!]]>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.shipsntripstravel.com/travel-musings/lights-camera-action-travel


Have you watched a movie filmed in a familiar setting and recognized buildings, a restaurant or a street? Have you ever wanted to visit a location after seeing a film? Watch the “Borne Identity,” and you will see many Parisian locations. If you are ever in Prague, look for the many easily identifiable scenes from the first “Mission Impossible.” Just outside Asheville, North Carolina, in Lake Lure, you can see the spectacular backdrop for “Last of the Mohicans” and “Dirty Dancing.” Where are the terrific scenes in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy filmed? You probably know that New Zealand doubled for Middle Earth.

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