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Please join me, the Port of Call Shopper, as I journey around the world by seas, waterways and land, to discover a plethora of unique, artful and distinctive Things created by craftsmen, artisans, designers and retailers located in picturesque seaports, towns and villages.
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Shopping San Jose del Cabo’s Vibrant Gallery District to Discover Baja’s Best Mexican Art & Craftsmanship
Colorful fish at The Glass Factory, Cabo San Lucas
Exploring The West Indies’ Rich Traditions of Art, Crafts, Food, and Fashion
Handcrafted tropical dolls from St. Kitts, West Indies
Southern Caribbean Cruising on the Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess
Cruising to Bermuda on NCL’s Joy
NCL Joy in Bermuda
Enjoying Island Art, Culture, and Colorful Crafts in Blissful Bermuda
Colorful mask by Nahed EID, Bermuda
20 Unique Art, Crafts, Food and Decor to Bring Home From a Princess West Coast Cruise
3-D Frame-able puzzle from The Puzzle Lab in Astoria
Viewing Wonderous Walls, Fierce Fashion, and Fresh Decor in DTLA’s Art District
Downtown L.A. Arts District
Finding Fresh Food, Indigenous Art, and Uncommon Things at Vancouver’s Granville Island
Deerskin Bags at Wickeninnish Gallery
Cruising the West Coast From Los Angeles to Vancouver on the Ruby Princess
Los Angeles to Vancouver
Discovering a Cornucopia of Delicious and Artisan Crafted Things at San Francisco’s Ferry Building
Sutter Buttes Oils & Vinegar from
Cruising the Western Caribbean on NCL’s Prima
Cruising the Western Caribbean on NCL’s Prima
Galveston’s Historic Postoffice Street Offers Coastal Art, Crafts, Antiques and Spirited Things
Visiting Historic Downtown Galveston
Art, Fashion, Food & Festivity Found on New Orleans’ Magical Magazine Street
Artful, Sparkling Things in New Orleans
Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone Flaunts Traditional Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Mosaics & More
Tierra Huichol Beaded Sculpture
Eastern Caribbean Cruising on NCL’s Getaway - Part Two, Days 6-10
NCL’s Getaway In The Western Caribbean
Eastern Caribbean Cruising on NCL’s Getaway - Part One, Days 1-5
Cruising the Southern Caribbean on NCL’s Getaway
15 Local Crafts, Fashion, Foods and Artistic Things To Bring Home from an NCL Eastern Caribbean Cruise
The Ultimate Santa Barbara Art & Shopping Guide: Best Galleries, Boutiques & Funk Zone Finds
One of Santa Barbara’s Colorful Street Murals
CRAFTED - A Haven for Local Makers & Artisans at The Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro
CRAFTED at The Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro
Exploring Festive Holiday Markets in New York City
Holiday Shopping in NYC