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. …
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 …
Its always fun to create these posts and usually I have no shortage of idea’s. Budva however, has not been the most exciting destination, nor one with a whole lot to see and do. After spending a couple of weeks, I have come up with 5 free things to do in Budva Montenegro that might …
On a day trip to Nara from Osaka, my first stop was to visit with the beautiful sika deer at the park. But after that, I went on an exploratory mission inside the neighbouring temple. Here are 5 things not to be missed at Todai-ji temple in Nara. The Great Buddha Hall It would be …
With over 300 temples in the city, it is difficult to choose which ones to write about. While I have easily entered 20 complexes in my time here, some stand out more than others. I came with no pre-arranged itinerary for seeing the temples, instead, I let the inherent beauty captivate me. Here are 3 …
I enjoy writing this series to provide future visitors with ideas for things to see and do in each destination that I visit. Especially activities that don’t cost anything for they are just that much sweeter. As a budget traveller, here is a list of 5 free things to do in Chiang Mai Thailand. Temples …
I have been overwhelmed by the beauty surrounding me here in Chiang Mai, most specifically that from the numerous temples around the city. Of the sites I have visited so far, 3 special Buddhist temples in Old Chiang Mai stand out above the others. Wat Chiang Man The oldest temple built in 1297, within the …
I have a tradition of visiting a cemetery in every country I visit, sometimes multiple. Finding one here was a challenge, for when I google or search maps, multiple places pin point, however they are not actual cemeteries. I lucked out and found one, and spent a morning visiting a unique cemetery in Hue City. …
I have enjoyed making these posts hoping to provide ideas for people to see a place and not have to spend any money. As a budget traveller, I am always on the hunt for unique ideas. Here are 5 free things to do in Hoi An Vietnam that might not be on your radar. Ancient …
I was curious to see this picturesque town that I had read about. Seeing as it was only a quick Grab ride away from Da Nang, I decided to overnight here to give myself more time to explore. Walking the streets in ancient Hoi An Vietnam was both a pleasure and a frustration for me. …
I am so surprised at how much there is to do here. Feeling like this might just be the tip of the ice berg too. I had no idea what I would find in this town in the winter months, but I have been pleasantly surprised. Here are 5 free things to do in Paphos. …
Located in Kato Paphos, meaning the area where the ancient capital city was, is a hillside. The Romans built an amphitheatre here in the 2nd century AD. What I found fascinating was the Fabrika Hill cave catacombs in Paphos located deep within the bowels of this mound, under the theatre. Fabrika Hill Today this hill …
My first post of the park covered the other incredible things I saw on my visit. This post will show the best mosaics at the Paphos Archaeological Park. I have to say, I adore ancient mosaics, and these ones are the most stunning I have ever seen in my life. Outdoors There are numerous mosaic …
This will have to be two posts, there are too many things to show you from this absolutely incredible site. I had no idea, when I decided to visit the amazing Paphos Archaeological Park that I would see as many cool things as I did. Nea Pafos as it is officially referred to, is the …
This is a must see sight if you are coming to Cyprus. I was completely overwhelmed by how magical this place is. I set out early, wanting to be one of the first to arrive so I would have the necropolis to myself. The amazing Tombs of the Kings in Paphos is a treat. Brief …
In the middle of Chloraka, there stand two churches which are sometimes referred to by the same name, standing almost side by side. One is very old and quaint, the other large and grand. Both are beautiful in their own rights. I visited these today, the old & new churches in Chloraka. The Old Church …
In keeping with tradition, I wanted to visit a cemetery in Antalya. A previous post showcased the old Ottoman cemetery that I found in Kaleici, but I wanted to see what a current day site was like. I was in luck; I found the Islamic cemetery in Antalya that was close to my apartment too. …
Two thousand years ago, the Romans conquered a Hellenistic settlement just outside of current day Antalya. The beautiful roman city of Perge in Turkey was born. Larger and grander on every scale, this ancient city is a dream to explore. Main Street I wrote a previous post covering the incredible Roman theatre and stadium. This …
I have a tradition of visiting a cemetery in each new country I explore. I’m not sure what the fascination is, but not only do I find most cemeteries utterly peaceful, they hold a profound beauty as well. I found a gem here in Kaleici, the tiny Ottoman cemetery in Antalya. Ottoman Empire Kaleici is …
Somewhere I had read that the ancient peoples in this part of Sicily lived in caves, before the time of the stone houses I am seeing today. As I started my walk-a-bout towns, I kept an eye out, specifically on the rock faces. Le grotte – the cave homes are some of the coolest things …