Trips of Discovery

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Category: Sailing

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Navigating Georgia’s Tidal Marshlands – St. Simons Island in the Golden Isles

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes – SBFL* Stop 37 – Planned – If you’ve been following our planning for the Slow Boat to Florida (SBFL) adventure, you know it’s shaping up to be quite the journey. It’s certainly going to be slow—very slow. For us, the entire journey is the destination, not just Florida. We originally planned to kick off in October 2020, but like many, Covid derailed our plans. We’ve been working on kickstarting our eight-month trip, but things have changed since the pandemic. However, that hasn’t stopped our dream or the continuation of our planning. For those just tuning in, welcome aboard! In our plans, we’re taking our time virtually cruising down the...

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Magic in the Marshes: Bioluminescence at New Teakettle Creek, GA

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes – SBFL Stop 36 – Planned – Hey there, fellow boating adventurers on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)! Welcome back to our Slow Boat to Florida journey (SBFL)! If you’re just hopping on board, we’ve been planning a cruise on the ICW to Florida starting in just outside of Annapolis, Maryland. But no worries if you’re late to the party—this is the SBFL journey, and we’re all about taking our sweet time. Journey to St. Simons Island So, last time, we soaked up the charm of Savannah, Georgia and then Richmond Hill as well.Now, we’re setting sail towards the Golden Isles and our next stop: the lovely St. Simons Island....

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Between two nations – A boater’s rendezvous with Helsingborg, Sweden

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes – ABR* – Imagine the gentle sway of your vessel as you prepare to cast off from the enchanting, historic town of Helsingor, Denmark. The sea unfurls before you, a shimmering path beckoning towards the vibrant shores of Helsingborg, Sweden. In our case, it was aboard a short yet delightful ferry ride. This journey is far from a mere day trip; it’s a voyage across the Oresund strait, a venture that weaves together the rich cultural tapestries of Denmark and Sweden, all seen through our eyes as pleasure boaters. Should you find yourself in Copenhagen, Denmark, you’re merely a stone’s throw away from the inviting coastal cities of Sweden, nestled...

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A nautical nirvana from sea to land  –  A boater’s rendezvous with Istanbul, Ankara, and Cappadocia, Turkiye – Part 2

Estimated reading time: 15 minutes – ABR* – Welcome to Part 2 of our rendezvous with Istanbul! After embracing the allure of the Bosphorus with its glimmering waters in Part 1, it’s time now to immerse ourselves in the vibrant streets of Istanbul. Let’s spend a few days here, delving into a culinary adventure that promises to tantalize our taste buds. Istanbul is not just a city to be explored from the water; its true essence unfolds on land, waiting to be discovered by those willing to wander its enchanting streets and hidden corners. Food Lover’s Paradise Now, let’s delve into the heart of Istanbul like locals, exploring the flavors that make this city a...