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Packing Guide for Your Cunard Cruise: Essentials You Can’t Forget!
Discover the ultimate packing tips for a Cunard cruise, from Gala Night attire to practical daywear and a little-known money-saving hack!
Tori Carter
Jan 54 min read
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Master Cruise Ship Trivia: 7 Videos to Help You Win Big on Your Next Cruise
A great way to polish your trivia skills to win on your next cruise. 7 games of general knowledge questions to master the game.
Tori Carter
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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Why We Love Holland America: A Collection of Our Videos and Experiences
Holland America Cruise Line Offers So Much. Club Orange, Have It All, Club Orange Party, Crew Interview, Zaandam, Cabin Reviews, and More
Tori Carter
Dec 15, 20243 min read
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The REAL Cost of Cruising: Travel in Style without breaking the bank
Ever wonder what it really costs to cruise the world in style without breaking the bank? Use our travel hacks to save THOUSANDS.
Tori Carter
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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We quit our jobs and live on cruise ships
We quit our jobs to live our dream of cruising around the world on different cruise lines and cruise ships.
Tori Carter
Sep 19, 202410 min read
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Our Experience On The COSTA FASCINOSA Cruise Ship (As North Americans)
Our experience on the Costa Fascinosa cruise ship as North Americans. Cruise ship review.
Tori Carter
Jan 13, 202410 min read
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A Sea-Filled Retirement Adventure: Canadian Couple Lives On Cruise Ships
Canadian Couple, Kirk Rickman and Tori Carter, sold their house in Canada and travel the world by cruise ships
Tori Carter
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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CARNIVAL RADIANCE CRUISE REVIEW
A quick and honest review of our short cruise on the Carnival Radiance departing from Long Beach, CA in November 2023
Tori Carter
Dec 18, 20234 min read
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Review of Sailing On Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam
We spent a week living on Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam. Learn about our experience with the vegan food, entertainment, and more.
Tori Carter
Dec 9, 20238 min read
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Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady Review
Cruise Ship Review of Virgin Valiant Lady from KirkToriStory who Sold Their house in Canada and live on cruise ships. Room, Food, and more
Tori Carter
Nov 20, 20237 min read
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MSC Fantasia Cruise Ship Review… A huge disconnect
The MSC Fantasia cruise ship experience. We felt a huge disconnect. An honest review from full time cruise ship travelers.
Tori Carter
Oct 28, 20239 min read
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Costa Smeralda… our experience of being on Costa for the first time
An overview of the Costa Smeralda Cruise Ship. The rooms, stateroom, vegan food, entertainment and our opinions of the ship.
Tori Carter
Oct 23, 20238 min read
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Cruising on a Budget: Unveiling Princess Cruises' Exclusive On-Ship Deals
Thinking about a cruise and want to save money? Practical tips that nobody tells you about, unveiled. We get our cruises for half price!
Tori Carter
Sep 14, 20234 min read
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Cruising with Service Dogs: An Unforgettable Encounter on the Caribbean Princess!
We met two service dogs on our princess cruise, on the Caribbean Princess while traveling to Canada and the US. Learn about service animals
Tori Carter
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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Exploring Saint John NB's Rich History on the Loyalist Trail Walking Tour
Are you looking for a FREE and interesting thing to do when visiting Saint John, NB? The Loyalist Trail is a great option to discover
Tori Carter
Sep 5, 20236 min read
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Injustice In Africville, Halifax
Quick history of the injustice of Africville NS that no longer exists
Tori Carter
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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FREE Things To Do In Norfolk, Virginia While Visiting By Cruise Ship
Norfolk Virginia is a fun cruise port that we visited while cruising on Caribbean Princess. We filled our day with FREE activities!
Tori Carter
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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Highlights And Fails Of Living On The CROWN PRINCESS Cruise Ship For 11 Days
Review of the highlights and fails of travelling on the CROWN Princess in Alaska for 11 days. Entertainment, Rooms, Food, Atmosphere + more
Tori Carter
Jul 10, 202311 min read
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7 Tips On Retiring Early To Be Able To Cruise The World!
7 quick tips on how Kirk and Tori positioned themselves to retire early and cruise the world
Tori Carter
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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Beautiful Visit in Icy Strait Point, Alaska, While Cruising On The Crown Princess
Visiting the princess cruise port of Icy Strait Point, Alaska. What to do, what to see, and some tips about the area.
Tori Carter
Jun 27, 20235 min read
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