The Queen of the Hanse

In the heart of the Hanseatic League, we were reminded that in some places assumptions are invalid, and cash is still king.

Lübeck, Germany

June 14, 2023

The sail-away from Stockholm was happy consolation for our short stay in that remarkable town.

The archipelago is incredible. With Alaska’s glaciers and Panama’s canal, it’s among the more captivating sights we’ve seen from a ship.

Extending forty miles from the city to the sea, this assemblage of islands is of recent geologic …