Croatia and Slovenia were just lovely. Our Day Trip to parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina was an appetiser to indulge more of the Balkan States in the near future. And as we moved up North, we capped our adventure with some “La Dolce […]
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2017 Christmas Mediterranean Cruise And Private Tours
For families wanting total relaxation and freedom from hosting during the Christmas season, a cruise is an ideal way to unwind together. Our friends from Travel People http://www.travelpeople.com.ph/ made our arrangements on board Costa Diadema. Majority of their crew were Filipinos so we all felt […]

Discovering Roots in Genova (Day 6 Christmas Cruising 2017)
Stories of our Justiniani Family tracing back to our Italian Roots was always amusing. Sure, my mom and her siblings could pass as Italians with their fine bone structure and striking heights – and photos of my dashing Grandfather could definitely solidify the hopeful premise. […]

When in Roma – Alla Rampa (Day 5 Christmas Cruising 2017)
An exciting mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s capital is one of the most romantic and inspiring cities. […]

Exploring Palermo, Sicily (Day 4 Christmas Cruising 2017)
We commissioned a local cab driver to drive us to Monreale and around Palermo for a day. It cost us Euro200 (7pax) for a whole Half Day City Tour. We cruised at leisure through Palermo’s bustling landmarks then parted ways at the Piazza Verdi for […]

Cagliari, Sardinia’s Fascinating Capital (Day 3 Christmas Cruising 2017)
Picturesque historical districts with sea views, elegant shopping streets and panoramic terraces, including the bastione di Santa Croce, a great place for a romantic evening after a fiery sunset. Cagliari is Sardinia’s main and most populous city, at the centre of an urban area that counts […]

Cruising Through the Mediterranean – Summer 2014
The last Katigbak Cruise (Alaska 2007) we took was a wavy one. Blame it on the Great Sichuan earthquake which measured 8 in the Richter scale. It was felt in nearby countries and as far away as Beijing and Shanghai. It also caused under currents in […]

Fascinating Cinque Terre
Along a beautifully isolated six-mile stretch of the most seductive corner of the northern Italian coast lies the Cinque Terre (CHINK-weh TAY-reh) — five (cinque) small towns gently and steadily carving a good life out of difficult terrain. Each village fills a ravine with a […]

Florence is Always A Good Idea
Flying all the way to Europe from the Philippines entails an investment so we tend to maximize our sights at a manageable pace. The benefit of planning a DIY itinerary while booking ahead of time makes everything on a wish list possible. A tour of […]