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 ...readmore!
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 completely for free ...readmore!
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 ...readmore!
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 Free! Printable Cruise Packing Checklist + Itinerary Planner I've created a live document Cruise Packing Checklist (solo/couple/family) plus a Cruise Itinerary Planner to help you get started on your seamless, stress-free voyage! You can fill it in Google Sheets or print it off! From Wall Magnets to Sea Bands Setting sail on a cruise is one of the most exciting vacation experiences ...readmore!
How to Get Into the MSC World America Speakeasy Secret Hidden Bar: Token, Menu, Prices
THE GEN X WANDERER / How to Get into the MSC World America Speakeasy Hidden Bar: We got in... TWICE! Token, Menu, Prices TABLE OF CONTENTS We Got In... TWICE! Before I even start, I have to preface by saying this: We sailed twice with the MSC World America in 1 year. And we got into the MSC World America Speakeasy on both sailings! I had originally written this article on our first sailing and then on our second sailing, we asked the same question again, and... we got in ...readmore!
Lifeboats on Cruises: 10 Crucial Things You Need to Know
THE GEN X WANDERER / Lifeboats on Cruises TABLE OF CONTENTS Lifeboats on Cruises: Titanic Changed Everything Most people board a cruise ship, glance at those big orange boats hanging off the sides, and don't give them a second thought. But if you've ever quietly wondered what actually happens if you end up in one, you're not alone. Lifeboats on cruises are way more interesting (and far more sophisticated) than you might expect. And, you can't talk about lifeboats on cruises without acknowledging the Titanic, because almost everything about modern ...readmore!