Around the World in 113 Days: A Slice of History from the Past

In the winter of 2007, my wife and I came upon the idea of taking an around-the-world cruise. Our reasoning-most importantly, we were both in good health and were not limited physically from enjoying all the experiences such a trip could provide. We were both retired and could reasonably afford such a trip if we were prudent in selecting among all of the add-on options. We had taken multiple Caribbean cruises over the years and were "ship ready," and we had great curiosity about the numerou...