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 – […]
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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, […]
Chion-in Temple in Higashiyama area of Kyoto
The main attraction of the Chionin Temple is the Miedo Hall, but don’t get too excited about seeing this as it’s still under renovation. However, do not let this turn you away from visiting Chion-in Temple as it has lots more to offer. “The Chion-in Temple entrance requires climbing lots of steps” When walking towards […]
What’s to See at The Heian-Jingu Shrine in Kyoto
When visiting Kyoto, be sure to take a look at the Heian Shrine also known as Heian-jingu. You can get here by bus #100 from Kyoto station. The first sign that you are getting near will be the unmistakable massive Torii gate that spans the road, and stands just beyond a bridge that is also […]
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 […]
Visiting The Landmark Tower & Sky Garden in Yokohama Japan
When visiting Yokohama for the first time, there are many things that will grab your attention, no more so than the skyline of the city. Like many cities in the world with magnificent skylines, there are usually a few key places that stand out. Yokohama is no different. Immediately you will see the Yokohama Bay […]
