Cruising the Kanmon Strait to Fukuoka

ByTravelling Minion April 19, 2026 1 Comment
Today is a day at sea without any ports as our boat sails from Hiroshima through the Kanmon Strait to Fukuoka. Since there isn't any port of call, the ship offers a few extra events and activities for its guests. One of which is a brunch in the main dining room. Our family decides to partake and head into the ship's dining room. We order several different dishes which includes a fresh fruit...

Hiroshima

ByTravelling Minion April 12, 2026 1 Comment
Today we are in Hiroshima. We've all been to Hiroshima before, so we decide to make our way to another area of Hiroshima first. We do our (now) customary breakfast aboard the boat before disembarking. From the port its a bus and tram ride into the city before taking a short walk to the park we intend to visit.  Mister Donut On our way to the park, we happen upon a Mister Donut store. It's a...

Osaka & Kochi

ByTravelling Minion April 6, 2026 1 Comment
Today we are in Osaka. It's a city that all of us have been through several times before. With this in mind we don't have a very big list of things to do. So the plan is to explore, try a few new things and perhaps return to the boat early if we feel like a rest. We have a leisurely breakfast onboard before heading out. One of the things I enjoy about Holland America is they serve congee for...

Shimizu

ByTravelling Minion March 29, 2026 0 Comments
Good Morning Shimizu! With jet lag being somewhat beneficial in this case we get up early. A quick check outside on our balcony affords us not only a beautiful sunrise view but also a lovely view of Mount Fuji off in the distance! After taking a few photos we get ourselves ready for the day. We head up to the cafeteria deck for some breakfast and then head down to disembark the ship. Shimizu...

Yokohama

ByTravelling Minion March 22, 2026 1 Comment
After a good nights rest we wake up fairly early on account of jet lag. Because the Sister and I are up first we decide to head out and take a short walk and check out our surroundings. We find a cool bakery nearby and let the Parental Minions know to meet us there for breakfast. City Bakery City Bakery is a bakery chain and this is the Yokohama Living Town Minatomirai branch. It's nestled in a...

Minion Family Trip to Asia!

ByTravelling Minion March 15, 2026 1 Comment
The Minion Family is set to go on another Minion Family Trip! This time we are heading to Asia to do a 14 day Asian Cruise. However, in order to get onto the boat we need to make our way to Japan. So off we head to the airport where we're able to check in and through security rather smoothly. Our next stop is the Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR's International Terminal. Because of my One World...