Oh it feels good to be back on this picturesque island. I am welcomed with bright sunny skies, mild temperatures and a coastline full of beaches and views of the endless horizon. Returning to the same city I was in last time; here are my second impressions of Paphos Cyprus. Promenade What was under construction …
Yes, it is taking me two days to reach a relatively close new destination. Try as I might, I could not line up flights on budget airlines to make this work any better. Alas, I am first flying to England where I will overnight and head to my new home the following day. Here are …
I have wandered these streets for days now and its extraordinary the number of things there are to see and experience in this city. I’ll tell you about the horse races, a mummified digit and head, the most exquisite views, a massive market and even a fortress. Here are 5 free things to do in …
One of my favourite things to do in any destination is to let myself wander with abandon. And especially an old city, bursting with history and charisma that I just know is holding secrets and hidden gems. Get lost with me in Siena Italy and let’s see what we can discover. Piazza del Campo I …
I have arrived at my final Italian city that I will be visiting on this discovery of Tuscany. Seeing this region of the country has been extraordinary and spending quality time here a blessing. I am not sad to see it come to an end though, instead I am excited to begin exploring another part …
Cortona is an interesting old city to explore, and doing so, I have discovered some places that I would like to pass on to future travelers. Having become quite popular for the Hollywood movie ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’, it is for other reasons that I have come to enjoy this destination. Here are 7 free …
My interest in these ancient people has been aflame since I began exploring their underground tombs in Montepulciano. Reading about them, not a whole lot is known. Fortunately, I find myself in the exact place to learn a great deal more. MAEC & the amazing Etruscan history in Cortona is full of treasures I want …
From many people, I hear the sentiment about how fast time flies, especially the older one gets. I have never felt that. For me I experience time almost in slow motion. It feels like ages since I have had to celebrate this day. Not a bad thing, just different. I learned a long time ago …
I am spending a relatively short amount of time in these Tuscan cities so it may feel like I am hopping from location to location. For a total of three months, I live in this region of Italy, wondering why it took me so long to visit. Each city is quite different, and this I …
I have spent most of my time here, wandering these old streets, learning about the wine and exploring the countryside down below. It’s a marvelous old city, full of interesting sights and those views, wow I just can’t get enough. Here are 5 free things to do in Montepulciano Italy that I don’t want you …
This is my fourth Christmas abroad since leaving Canada in 2022. I never imagined I would be travelling this long. The journey has been everything I had hoped and more. Today I am wishing you a Happy Christmas 2025 and hoping your day is filled with joy and cheer. Solo Travel Almost all of my …
This is what I am most eager to learn about and explore while visiting this medieval city. In an area where wine has been produced for centuries, the history and culture surrounding it are both mysterious and intriguing. The best Montepulciano wine tasting & cellars are nothing short of amazing and can be budget friendly. …
It has been quite a feat to get here without a vehicle. Cars, trains, buses and bag drags, missing a stop and other small anxiety inducing issues have arisen. Alas, I made it, to my new home for the next little while. Here are my first impressions of Montepulciano Italy. Old There are two parts …
Its that time again, time for me to move on to my next destination. But not before I share some ideas with future visitors to this amazing Tuscan city. It’s been such a joy to live here for a short while and definitely a place I plan to return to one day. Here are 5 …
A market fiend, I will find at least one in every destination I travel to. Most are humble affairs but always alluring. Fresh produce, local goods, wonderful cultural experiences. None however, have been quite so grandiose as this one. Shopping at the best antique market in Lucca Italy is an experience of beauty and nostalgia. …
Most of us have heard of the iconic leaning tower, but what about everything else? There is a sizeable city here, but I rarely hear of anyone talking about it. What I do hear from time to time, a sentiment that comes across my social media, is that its ‘underrated’. Is the City of Pisa …
An advantage of staying in Lucca is the proximity to other places near the coast in Tuscany. One such holds an iconic tourist attraction that I never believed I would visit in my lifetime. I have seen photos of it in the encyclopedias I studied as a child and now I get to witness the …
Two things’ visitors to Lucca can see for a small fee are these. Both are located inside the historical core and only a six-minute walk apart. One is a palace that is partially open to the public, and the gardens are accessible too. The other, the only remaining medieval family tower, of the 250 that …
As soon as I stumbled onto the knowledge that there were ancient ruins buried under a church, I was hooked. Having no idea what to expect, I entered the largest church in the city, paid my €10 to see all four sites and was met with awe. The archaeological complex of the Lucca Cathedral is …
One of the reasons for basing myself at Lucca is its proximity to the Tuscan coastline. When one thinks of Tuscany, rolling green hills and vineyards come to mind. But there is a huge coastal community here too. For a mere €3.90 train ride, I took a day trip to the big beautiful beach at …