An historical treasure that dominates the landscape in this capital city is the Skopje Kale (kale being Turkish for ‘fortress’). Used on the coat of arms which in turn shows up on the city flag, you know this is an important structure. On your next visit, don’t miss Skopje Fortress a real historical treasure. Getting …
Just arrived and fresh to this city, I am seeking food and drink to fill my Airbnb kitchen. I’ve gone to the grocery store and picked up a few essentials, now its time for a more local experience. The vibrant & lively Green Market in Skopje is the perfect next stop. Getting There Located at …
Having travelled to a few Balkan countries now, I feel I have an idea of what to expect. Each one is different of course, but many of them have a similar and familiar recent history that unites them. Here are my first impressions of Skopje Macedonia. Beggars Right from the get go, on that initial …
My cherished visit to Canada has ended, and now I find myself faced with another 40-hour travel adventure. I’m heading back into my regular scheduled program of full-time travel. Let’s get this day started. Here is my travel day Canada to Macedonia via Rome from start to finish. Victoria to Calgary It is with a …
It is strange to be writing one of these posts as a tourist now, for my home town area on Vancouver Island. Visiting this summer, even though it was short and sweet, has been a surreal experience. I have some ideas to pass along, that others might enjoy as much as I have. Here are …
When I first moved to the island in the early 90’s, I was taken to this abandoned trestle and couldn’t believe my eyes. At that time, it still had the metal railway lines and daring visitors could walk out onto the old structure, no railings, no safeguards at all. Today, it has been lovingly restored …
Never one to turn down a visit to a beach, this is a particularly amazing area of the City of Victoria. My favorite in fact, I think it’s the best part, and an absolute treasure. Not only are there various parks and recreational areas, the views and coastal vibes are unique and authentic. Dallas Road …
Hiking in Canada. What an innate part of our lives this pastime becomes. The perfect way to see the natural beauty up close and personal is on foot. Whether you don a backpack and sleep in the woods for days on end, or simply head off into the forest for a few hours. It’s something …
This is one place that I didn’t go to often when I lived on the island. However, for visitors looking for gorgeous and classic Canadian scenery, this is a perfect space for that. From rain-forests dripping with moss to a crystal-clear lake to swim, you can find a little bit of everything here. Beautiful Cowichan …
Never one to miss a market anywhere in the world I travel, there are two that I need to tell visitors about. Bursting with fresh foods and other goods, these are the perfect venue to sample local produce. The best of Duncan’s farmers markets will leave your tastebuds doing a happy dance. Saturday Market The …
In keeping with my plan to revisit all the places that brought me joy while I lived here, this was a frequented one. Delving into this sun dappled rain forest was a way to escape the ugly parts of the city and make my brain happier. Come see the Trans Canada Trail at Cowichan near …
A unique part of returning to my home country, after being away for so long, is feeling like a tourist. There is a special place that I have never been to, but always wanted to see. Come with me and two of my children, to explore The Raptors, a haven for amazing birds of prey …
On this short trip back to my home country, the plan is to visit the places that brought me the most joy while I lived here. I’ll be doing all of these with at least one of my adult children, my favourite people in the whole world. Today we explore a coastal area, that of …
Its that time again and this is going to be a long haul, over 40 hours of travel from door to door. Ouch! I’m leaving my summer home in Podgorica and heading for the west coast of Canada. With the exception of one harrowing experience, the journey is exhausting but just fine. Join me for …
This is one of the easiest of these posts I have written. And that is because everything I have seen here has been free! With so few places to visit, I have not encountered one single entrance fee into any of them. Imagine that! A European capital city that has so few tourists, there are …
I have been living here for over a month now, boots on the ground, walking around every day. I can’t actually answer the above question, simply because I haven’t been to all of the other European capitals. What I can do however, is show you exactly what is here. Is Podgorica Europe’s most boring capital …
I haven’t written one of these posts in ages, mainly because I was away from any city that values this type of creativity. Arriving in this little visited capital city, I have been pleasantly surprised by the amount of public art that surrounds me here. The amazing street art in Podgorica Montenegro is on the …
Originally this space was known as the Museum of Titograd. After the capital city changed its name to Podgorica, the museum was renamed and combined with the national art gallery. Today visitors can enter this large building and see everything for free! The Beautiful Museum & Gallery Podgorica is a combination experience and worthy of …
Dubbed as Europe’s most ‘boring’ capital city, I wasn’t sure what to expect upon my arrival. Was there going to be anything to see here? Only 30,000 visitors arrive each year, there isn’t a whole lot of information available online to learn about exactly what this city is like. With the aide of a map …
Stari Bar or Old Town Bar is the most important medieval city in the whole of the Balkans. This is according to the UNESCO World Heritage Organization. The city was abandoned just over 100 years ago, and what remains is simply extraordinary. Why you should visit Old Town Bar Montenegro is an easy question to …