Solo Travel Across Seven Continents: Ultimate Year-Long Adventure Guide

I'm Cole Sjoholm — a travel advisor, author, and full-time digital nomad who's sailed across all seven continents. I help individuals, couples, families, and groups book the right vacation at the right price, whether it's a quick getaway or a once-in-a-lifetime journey.

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Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, Syndey, Australia

Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk: Sydney’s Most Scenic Beach Trail

No trip to Sydney is complete without the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, one of Australia’s most iconic seaside trails.

Nov 16

Digital Nomad Life in Germany: Finding Home While Always Moving

The Rain Lets me Know I'm Alive: Reflections on Digital Nomad Life in Northern Germany

Walking through northern Germany in a light summer rain reminded me why contrast matters—and why even a dream life needs grounding

Aug 17

Chapter at Sea, With Gratitude: 42 Nights on the Carnival Miracle

Reflections on living aboard the Carnival Miracle for 42 nights—cruise ship life, Europe itineraries, community at sea, and what comes next.

Jul 31

Reflection on choosing happiness and having fun while living on cruise ships

Having Fun is Free—A Reflection from Life on Cruise Ships

— Gen Maldonado What if your entire life could be summed up by one simple sentence: “having fun is free”? Circumstances shape us all. Pain, joy, love, loss — they leave their marks. But happiness? That’s a choice. Just like having fun. I’ve seen this truth play out in some of the most unexpected places. Like that catamaran tour in the Seychelles, where the crew crafted beautiful, heartfelt music with nothing more than milk jugs, spoons on a countertop, and a lone tambourine.

Jul 10

The Artic Circle location in Grimsey Island Iceland

Celebrating Personal Independence

Nature gave me plenty to celebrate today. I’ve spent two of the last three 4th of Julys in Europe, and each time has been its own special kind of wonderful. In 2023, I found myself at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, enjoying an American-style 4th of July celebration complete with Motown music and fireworks. This year, Iceland offered up its own dazzling show—crystal clear waters framed by steep cliffs, with waterfalls spilling gracefully down the mountainsides into the fjords b

Jul 4

Personal reflection on authenticity and self-worth written while traveling in Belfast, Northern Ireland

When Being Too Much Is Not Enough

Read that again. I show up every single day. Sometimes I’m not proud of who I am or what I’ve done, but no one can ever say I didn’t try. If you think otherwise, you don’t really know me. There’s a bit of anger in my tone—trust me, I notice it too. If I’m too much, go find less. I know my life isn’t traditional. I don’t care for a traditional life as you know it, but that doesn’t mean I don’t crave certain traditions. Can you have both? Maybe that’s still to be determined. Ma

Jun 30

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Welcome aboard! I'm Cole — a cruise travel specialist and author of "Filling My Bucket: A Year of Solo Travel Across Seven Continents." After spending years exploring the world by land and sea, I now primarily live on cruise ships while helping clients book unforgettable vacations.

Cruises remain one of the best travel values available today — and my job is to help you navigate promotions, perks, upgrades, itineraries, and ships so you can travel smarter, save money, and get more from every sailing.

Whether you are planning your first cruise or your fiftieth, I am here to help you make it simple, seamless and stress-free.

Cruising not your thing? I've got you covered. While I personally love the cruise lifestyle, I understand that you may have different preferences. Having visited nearly 60 countries across all seven continents, I look forward to planning your dream trip.