There is no shortage of places to walk, hike and exercise around Tarifa. This southern most coastline in Spain is full of trails, both human and animal. Everywhere I wander, outside of town, I find a criss-cross of paths and never know where they may lead. Hike to the cannons of a Spanish Battleship Jamie …
I love old towns, they exude a sense of history, contain interesting and beautiful architecture and have a special atmosphere that I find missing from a modern setting. I am grateful to have found a gem along the southern Spanish coastline. Get lost with me in the streets of old Tarifa and discover magical vistas. …
One of the main attractions for me on this stay in southern Spain are the beaches. Not realizing how special this area is, I was unprepared for what I discovered. Big & beautiful Tarifa Beach, Playa Lances Sur is a spectacular piece of nature for so many reasons. Size Let’s first talk about how big …
Staying in this ancient town, one has an immediate sense of history. The Old City remains completely surrounded by the tall stone walls of centuries ago. At one corner stands an immense structure, right on the coast, offering stunning views of Africa. This is the grand old Castle of Guzman in Tarifa Spain. Brief History …
After a short visit to Seville, I have changed destinations again. This time, taking the bus down to the southern coast, where I will call home for the next little while. Here is a short recap of my overland trip and my first impressions of Tarifa Spain. Comes Bus The bus journey from Seville to …
After visiting the palace for a couple of hours and feeling completely overwhelmed, I was thrilled to enter into what I now know, is an extensive natural paradise. The beautiful gardens of Royal Alcazar of Seville are amazing and offer visitors a peaceful respite. Brief History Along with the palace history in my previous post, …
My time in Seville is shorter than it usually is in any given destination. I have had to choose between seeing some amazing things on this first visit. I knew about this place before I arrived and actually purchased my tickets weeks ago. Dive into the Royal Alcazar of Seville with me and have an …
One travel tradition that I have is to visit at least one cemetery in each destination. Not only do these spaces provide me with a peaceful respite, but they offer me a glimpse into the culture and beauty of the area. I discovered the unique San Fernando Cemetery in Seville only a short walk away …
One thing I knew I wanted to see on this short visit to Seville is Plaza de Espana. If you google this city, almost the first image to pop up is of this magnificent space. Having only a handful of days to choose from, even though the weather was overcast, I headed out. The beautiful …
These posts are always interesting to me. They record my initial thoughts upon arrival at each destination. I enjoy seeing how my images have changed by the time I am ready to leave any given area. Here are my first impressions of Seville Spain. Friendly If you didn’t read my previous post, you won’t know …
Well, its time to move to my next destination. I’ve had an interesting time in Tirana, stayed in a beautiful Airbnb and I’m ready to move on. My travel day Tirana to Seville on Lufthansa should be simple and easy. Let’s see how it goes. Tirana I had my alarm set for 2:30am and left …
I was quite surprised by a few things when I arrived here, things I was not expecting to see or experience in this country. I’ll try and cover the more prominent features so future visitors might have a little more awareness than I did. Here are some tourist tips and tricks for Tirana Albania. Beggars …
I knew beyond a doubt that I was going to explore one of the nuclear bomb shelters and bunkers in the city. Passing by this one, on a rainy day, I paid the 900 LEK and entered. What I found was a world beyond comprehension. A visit to the unique BunkArt 2 in Tirana Albania …
I enjoy writing these posts so much, for it means I have discovered some things in each destination that I want to share. This city was no exception, while it took me a while to warm up to Tirana, I really grew to enjoy my time here. I give you 5 free things to do …
Readers will know by now, that I have an enormous passion for street art and graffiti. I document as much as I can, where ever I travel to. One thing I was not expecting to find, especially such a proliferation of in this city, is public art. The amazing street art scene in Tirana is …
One thing I always enjoy about visiting a country that has had a socialist past, is the architecture. I can understand why some don’t enjoy this style, but the clean lines make sense to me. Tirana emerged from its severe dictatorship almost 30 years ago now, but many reminders remain. The brutalist architecture and Skanderbeg …
A market lover, I will always seek them out in every destination I travel to. They never get old and I learn so much from the new products I am exposed to. Wow, did I ever find a gem here in the city. And its huge. The best market in Tirana is Tregu Dinamo. Getting …
Always seeking out nature, especially in a large city, I was curious to see what was around me here. Luckily, there are many green spaces in Tirana, small parks full of benches, fountains and statuary. One stands out though, and that is the big & beautiful Grand Park in Tirana. Getting There Located about a …
One thing I was not expecting from Tirana, are its brightly painted buildings with lavish brush strokes of colour. But this is exactly what I found when I began exploring the city in earnest. When your mayor is an artist, Tirana’s colour explodes. Brief History After the ending of a severe and lengthy communist era, …
I’m very excited to begin exploring a new destination. Having never been here, I decided to do little research beyond the basics. I wanted to experience this city as naively as possible, hoping that I would not be influenced by preconceived notions. Here are my first impressions of Tirana Albania. Traffic So heavy. I should …