The Polite Adventuress

I can hear you … you are still saying “I know nothing about this island!” Well, St. Peter Port is a sleepy bayside town and the capital...

Welcome to Portugal’s second largest city! This is one of the most authentic Portuguese cities, where port wine mixes beautifully with...

Lisbon… a cultural setting along the Atlantic Ocean. This city has long inspired explorers. Its labyrinthine streets carry echoes of...

The Captain of the Viking Sea docked us in a VIP spot. I could have zip-lined down to the dock! The view from my cabin this morning was...

Welcome to the inaugural blog post for The Polite Adventuress! I hope to entertain you over the next 22 days with high seas adventures on...