Today we were cruising along until 8.30pm when we started to dock alongside in Palma for our overnight stop! Like I mentioned yesterday I’ve no idea why they have this so late, it’s really only great for the young party goers, or do I see it wrong? What would you do after 9pm in Palma? […]
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MSC Cruise Leaves So Little Time in Valletta, Malta
This was the second cruise ship visit that Moni & I have made to the wonderful port of Valletta, and both times we have arrived very early in the morning. The first visit was part of our 21 night cruise on MSC Magnifica from Buenos Aires to Venice in March 2015. EO Day 970 – […]
Visiting Messina in Sicily by MSC Cruise Ship
Today is day 3 of the cruise and we are in Messina, Sicily Southern Italy. Right now we already know that these 7 day/night cruises are never long enough. By the time you’re settled it’s time to think about packing and getting off, but for a tester cruise with the folks it’s ideal especially as we […]
Visiting Naples with MSC Poesia on a 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise
Today we will be visiting the city of Naples with MSC Poesia on our 7 night Mediterranean cruise. This is our first port of call after leaving a cloudy and wet Genoa yesterday evening at 5pm. EO Day 968 – October 24th 2016. Naples, cruise day 2 (1pm to 7pm) The sailing has been great so […]
MSC Poesia Cruise Review – 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise
We have just completed another cruise adventure and this is our MSC Poesia cruise review from the 7 night Mediterranean cruise from Genoa. EO Day 967 – October 23rd 2016. Embarkation Genoa, cruise day 1 (11am – ) The 7 night Mediterranean MSC cruise itinerary As you can see from the itinerary above, […]
Exploring Chinatown in Yokohama
What can you expect when visiting Chinatown in Yokohama. Since 1859 when the first traders came to the port of Yokohama, the Chinese have been settling in the city. Today, Yokohama Chinatown is the largest in Japan and you can find it easily in central Yokohama. Like most ‘Chinatowns’ around the world, you’ll find plenty […]
What is to See at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Down near the port area you’ll find the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouses. These two buildings that you can’t mistake, are totally made from red bricks hence the name. These two buildings used to be the Customs Inspection House’s for Yokohama back in the 1920’s. Today they have been converted into a popular destination for locals & […]
Osanbashi Cruise Terminal Also Known As Osanbashi Pier
Welcome to Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal or Osanbashi Pier (大さん橋国際客船ターミナル, Ōsanbashi Kokusai Kyakusen Terminal) in Japanese. (in the photo above, you can see the waterfront Yamashita park area that runs along from the left of the pier and the Yokohama Marine Tower far left) Yokohama is a popular city just a short train ride from Tokyo. Cruise […]
How To Get Your JR Pass For Japan Train Travel
This post is about how to get your JR Pass for Japan train travel. If you are thinking about visiting Japan, then I’d suggest getting a JR Pass. What is a JR Pass? A JR Pass is a train pass that allows you to travel on certain trains on the Japanese train network at a […]
Great Place to Stay in Yokohama Near The Osanbashi Cruise Terminal
Looking for a place to stay before or after cruising to Yokohama? After our cruise from Brisbane to Yokohama, we stayed at Hotel Jal City. When visiting Yokohama and looking for a place to stay that is comfortable and close to the cruise terminal, then take a look at this hotel, it might suit you. […]
