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Alaskan Cruise Excursions on Holland America Review

A review of Alaskan Cruise Excursions during our Holland America Koningsdam cruise. What to do in Alaskan port stops: Ketchikan, Skagway, and Juneau. Read more in our Alaska Travel Guide.

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Alaskan Cruise Excursions Review – Holland America

Excursions on your Alaskan Cruise allow you to explore Alaska by land, air, and sea. It’s the chance to see wildlife and get a closer look at what Alaska has to offer. These activities are offered at an additional fee. They can get quite expensive, but are so worth it!

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June 5, 2025  •  Filed Under: Alaska, Cruise, Travel 1 Comment

Holland America Alaskan Cruise Dining Review

A review of all the dining options on our Holland America Alaskan Cruise, including specialty restaurants, what is included, and prices. Check out my other posts about traveling to Alaska.
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Dining on the Holland America Koningsdam Cruise Ship

Being huge foodies and spoiled with outstanding cuisine here at home in San Francisco, food quality was a huge factor in choosing a cruise line for our Alaskan cruise. I spent hours on Cruise Critic and reading blog posts about dining, and it was clear that Holland America is known for the best quality food and the widest variety among all the cruise lines that sail to Alaska.

We had so many memorable meals on board, it made me appreciate even more how important it is to have top-tier dining options on a cruise.

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June 5, 2025  •  Filed Under: Alaska, Cruise, Travel No Comments

Holland America Alaskan Cruise Review

A review of our Holland America Alaskan Cruise and everything you need to know about life on board the Koningsdam cruise ship!

Review of Holland America Alaskan Cruise

Why we chose a Holland America Alaskan Cruise

We booked the Holland America Vancouver — Vancouver 7-Day Alaska Inside Passage cruise on the Koningsdam Ship, which came highly recommended. Holland America has somewhat of a cult following, for good reason! They have mid-sized ships that tend to be more upscale and have a refined experience.

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June 5, 2025  •  Filed Under: Alaska, Cruise, Travel No Comments

KLM Business Class Review – Direct from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Review of KLM Business Class from San Francisco to Amsterdam including photos of meals, amenities, and lounge information!KLM First Class Review Business Class Is it worth it?

Amsterdam has long been a bucket list destination for me. I recently had the chance to check it off my list with a comfortable and convenient direct flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam in KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ Business Class.

When traveling, comfort and convenience are top priorities, and KLM excelled at this! The luxury and warm service that were a part of the journey was a welcome bonus. It was a truly memorable experience.

Here’s a video of my flight so you can see for yoursel:

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November 27, 2023  •  Filed Under: Netherlands, Travel No Comments

Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe

The BEST authentic Italian tiramisu recipe made even more fun with individual servings. Make it the night before for a great party recipe!

Authentic Tiramisu Recipe - Italian Dessert with Individual Servings

I have such a treat for you today! This recipe for an authentic tiramisu will absolutely knock your socks off. It’s probably even better than the tiramisu at your favorite Italian restaurant. It’s just a bit boozy, with a rich coffee flavor and the creaminess of mascarpone cheese…. Read More »

March 14, 2022  •  Filed Under: California, Desserts, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, San Francisco 5 Comments

Let’s Glow SF Holiday Lights Event

Let’s Go SF is a FREE SAN FRANCISCO EVENT! December 3-12 Panasonic & SF Downtown lit up San Francisco buildings with immersive visual art.Let's Glow SF Downtown San Francisco Panasonic Light Projections

To help us all get in the holiday spirit, Downtown SF is bringing Let’s Glow SF to San Francisco’s financial district NOW through Sunday, December 12th. Using Panasonic 4K laser projectors, the event will cast holiday-themed scenes across four buildings in the area. The result is stunning, eye-catching visuals that are so crisp you’ll almost forget they are building-sized! The vibrant, colorful, and immersive scenes are set to music to help the beautiful laser projected artworks truly transport the viewers into another dimension…. Read More »

December 9, 2021  •  Filed Under: Bay Area, San Francisco 2 Comments

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