Málaga, Spain

Had a great day out on foot exploring the beautiful coastal city of Málaga, Spain. Our first stop was the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Málaga, a breathtaking masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. We were mesmerized by the intricate details on the facade and inside the cathedral and by the grandeur of its two colossal...

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Land ahoy! After 7 days at sea we finally arrived at the Azores. Our first ever visit to Portugal. Enjoyed a great hike around the walls of a dormant volcano with stunning views of Lagoa das Sete Cidades, a pair of lakes nestled in the crater. Followed our hike up with a stroll around...

Middle of the Atlantic Ocean

         We’ve reached the midpoint of our cruise and are currently somewhere out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The seas have fortunately been quite smooth and we have been enjoying time on our balcony looking out at the beautiful deep blue water and watching dolphins frolicking in the ship’s wake....

Preparations Underway

As we revel in the luxuries of our cruise ship – indulging in fine dining, sipping cocktails, enjoying some fantastic performances on center stage, and marveling at the many gorgeous sunsets, our minds drift eagerly toward the upcoming sailing adventure awaiting us. While some may consider this interlude a mere vacation, for us, it’s...

Packing Light

Preparing for a four-month sailing escapade presents some challenges in packing. Adding to the challenge was the fact that we needed to pack a microwave, power tools, and many other things for the catamaran. Why bother with the microwave & power tools – it was a matter of cost. Kora is fitted with US...

The Adventure Begins!

Ahoy, family and friends, fellow travelers and adventure seekers! It’s Karen & Doug here. We’re beyond thrilled to share our upcoming seafaring journey with you all. Doug has been dreaming of this journey since 2021 when he first took up sailing as a hobby during the pandemic. Finally, the stars aligned. Using his newly...