Cruiseable's editorial team has written the following guides to help
travelers prepare for your time on shore during your cruise travels. Use
them to prepare for your visit to a foreign city or port. Save bookmarked
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Casablanca means "white house" in Spanish, and the reason
for the city's name will become quite obvious as you
explore the city's landscape. White houses and white office
buildings are the norm here in Morocco's busiest city. The
Hassan II mosque ... See more
Founded in 1652 by the Dutch, Cape Town was the first
permanent European settlement in Africa. Today it's alive
with style and has taken the best from both European and
African cultures and incorporated them into a unique blend
of heritage ... See more
Jerusalem conjures up strong emotions and special
feelings for people all over the world, and has for
thousands of years. Millions of people have engaged in
historic battles over the city throughout the
millennia, and even today, Jerusalem's ultimate ...
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For 2,500 years, Istanbul was the capital of three
different empires: Rome, Byzantine and, until 1923,
Ottoman. Its location between Europe and Asia has
made it an advantageous location over the centuries
and a center for trade and culture. ... See
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Turkey is a sprawling and diverse country, and
Kusadasi exemplifies this diversity. The city has
been built up to resemble a beach resort, but the
citizens have rebelled against this all-out push
for tourism. Many of the beaches are quite
unpopulated, ... See
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