One Ship, Three Outbreaks, Seven Weeks
Discover the repeated norovirus outbreaks on the National Geographic Sea Bird, revealing unique challenges for small expedition ships on Alaska routes.
July 19, 2026
Valdemar Kovaliov
I'm based in the Bay Area, California, and work as a Research Associate at MedGenome, studying DNA. Cruising started for me as a problem to solve - how to stay connected, manage deadlines, and actually enjoy the trip. I write about the technical and data side of cruising: sanitation reports, internet comparisons, insurance numbers, and whatever else has a spreadsheet behind it.
2026
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I Read Every CDC Cruise Outbreak Report From the Last Three Years. Here’s What the Data Actually Shows
Discover the truth behind cruise ship norovirus outbreaks with CDC data, trends, and practical tips to reduce your risk while sailing safely on vacation.
July 18, 2026
Roaming vs Telcel: Full Comparison for Android and iPhone in 2026
The question sounds simple: how do I get internet in a Mexican port? The answer has four variables – your...
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Camera for a Cruise: What to Bring If You’re Not a Photographer
Before my second cruise I spent three weeks reading camera reviews. Not because I’m a photographer – I’m not. I...
June 13, 2026
Allergies on the Road: Antihistamines, Nasal Sprays, and Eye Drops Explained
Allergies don’t care that you’re on vacation. New environment, new plants, new air, different humidity, mold in a hotel room,...
May 8, 2026
Headache and Fever: Ibuprofen vs Acetaminophen vs Aspirin – What to Choose
Three bottles. Same shelf at CVS. All labeled “pain relief.” All priced within a dollar of each other. Most people...
May 1, 2026
The Best Powerbank for a Cruise: Why Size Actually Matters
Here’s a question I didn’t think to ask before my first cruise: how many times can you charge your phone...
April 28, 2026
Tooth Pain Away From Home: Temporary Fixes
Dental pain has a specific quality that other pain doesn’t. It’s localized, it’s insistent, and it tends to arrive at...
April 24, 2026
Cruise First Aid: Diarrhea, Heartburn, Nausea
DISCLAIMER: This article contains organized public information about over-the-counter products. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute...
April 22, 2026
How to Plan Your Workdays on a Cruise
The first time I brought my laptop on a cruise, I had no plan. Just threw it in the bag...
April 21, 2026
