Best Seasickness Medication: A Complete Guide for Cruisers
THE GEN X WANDERER / Best Seasickness Medication: A Complete Guide for Cruisers TABLE OF CONTENTS Best Seasickness Medication: A Complete Guide for Cruisers If you have ever cancelled a cruise booking, or talked yourself out of one entirely, because you were worried about getting sick on the water, you are far from alone. Fear of seasickness is one of the top reasons people avoid booking a cruise in the first place, even when everything else about the trip sounds appealing. The good news is that with the [...]
MSC vs Celebrity for your First Cruise?
THE GEN X WANDERER / MSC vs Celebrity for your First Cruise? TABLE OF CONTENTS Which on is better? MSC or Celebrity? If you've been down the cruise-research rabbit hole for more than thirty minutes, you've probably landed on the same question I did: MSC vs Celebrity, which one actually makes sense for a first cruise? >> If you haven't, be sure to check out my article on Is Celebrity Aqua Class Worth It? My Honest Take After Sailing on the Celebrity Beyond I've been on both. I get it. [...]
Is Monos Luggage Good? A Minimalist’s Honest Review
THE GEN X WANDERER / Is Monos Luggage Good? A Minimalist's Honest Review TABLE OF CONTENTS Why Monos Became My Go-To Gear for Minimalist Travel Let me be clear and transparent upfront, this is not a sponsored post, I purchased all items in this post with my hard earned cash. As a family of 4, with a adult teen and a 10 year old, we used to be the people standing at the airport carousel, staring at six identical green roller bags, wondering which one was ours. Somewhere between our [...]
Is Celebrity Aqua Class Worth It? We Sailed on the Beyond for our 25th Anniversary
THE GEN X WANDERER / Is Celebrity Aqua Class Worth It? My Honest Take After Sailing on the Celebrity Beyond TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre and Post Cruise Stays This is a definite must and if you haven't read my post about Cruising for First Timers, please do! And the whole reason for this blog is the points hacking. I will shout it from the rooftops until my voice is hoarse to everyone who wants to hear. POINTS = FREE STAYS! We booked our pre and post-cruise stays for free (that's [...]
4 Best Cruise Lines for First Time Cruisers
THE GEN X WANDERER / Best Cruises for First Time Cruisers TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Best Cruise Lines for First Time Cruisers: The 2026 Guide to Getting It Right So you've decided to finally try cruising. Maybe a friend won't stop raving about it and you need to shut them up! Maybe an irresistible deal landed in your inbox. Either way, welcome! You're about to discover why millions of people become lifelong cruisers after their very first sailing. But before you book anything, let's make sure your first experience is [...]
What to Pack for a Cruise: The Ultimate Checklist for Solo/Couples/Families (2026)
THE GEN X WANDERER / What to Pack for a Cruise: The Ultimate Checklist for Solo/Couple/Family (2026) TABLE OF CONTENTS From Wall Magnets to Sea Bands Setting sail on a cruise is one of the most exciting vacation experiences on earth, but nothing derails the fun faster than realizing you forgot sunscreen on a 95°F beach day, or left your seasickness meds in your medicine cabinet at home. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sea veteran, this ultimate guide to What to Pack for a Cruise has every [...]