I have shifted locations on the island and am now discovering and exploring a few more tropical beach destinations. One of the reasons I chose this beach was its size. Here are my thoughts on big beautiful Karon Beach in Phuket Thailand. Location South of the infamous Patong Beach, you will find this glorious long, …
Amazing Street Art in Kata & Karon on Phuket
I haven’t’ made a post on street art since leaving Chiang Mai, where I saw tons of beautiful art, every day. Here at the seaside, there has been much less, a surprise to me as often seaside towns have a real vibe, and that includes creativity. Here is some amazing street art in Kata & …
5 Free Things to Do at Kamala Beach Phuket
Kamala is a small seaside town located on the West coast of Phuket Island in Thailand. Even though it’s a little hamlet, there are still things to do in the vicinity, that won’t cost a dime. Here are a few ideas, 5 free things to do at Kamala Beach Phuket to keep you busy. Friday …
A Scary Thing Happened at Kamala in Phuket
I almost had my legs smashed. 😟 I have been travelling the world for over a year now, and this is the fourth frightening incident to occur. A scary thing happened at Kamala in Phuket as I was walking up the hillside to reach the View Point above the beach. The Walk At the far …
The Vibrant Friday Night Market at Kamala
Of course, I found a market! In fact, there are quite a few in this little haven on the island of Phuket. The biggest seems to be the vibrant Friday Night market at Kamala Beach, the one towards the north end of the main road. Location The two largest markets are situated at either end …
Beautiful Kamala Beach on the Island of Phuket
I have left the Old Town and travelled for 40 minutes to reach the coastline of Phuket. There are any number of beaches that I could have chosen to explore, however I was looking for a less crowded, less touristy place to sink my toes into the sand. At beautiful Kamala Beach on the Island …
My First Impressions of Phuket Thailand
After exploring the mountain location of Chiang Mai, I was ready for a change of scenery and pace. I decided a beach destination was in store. Flying down south, on Nok Air, I landed on a tropical island. Here are my first impressions of Phuket Thailand. Big Phuket is much larger than I had envisioned …
Travelling Chiang Mai to Phuket on Nok Air
This was supposed to be an easy travel day! After all, I’m staying within the same country. However, when I went to check in online yesterday, at the 24 hours prior to flight mark, I discovered my flight had been cancelled! Here is travelling Chiang Mai to Phuket on Nok Air with all the gory …
The Beautiful Tropical Flowers of Vietnam
I have not made a post about flowers in a very long time. Now I will not be able to leave this amazing country without such a post. For I have been surrounded by the most amazing blooms since my arrival. Here are the beautiful tropical flowers of Vietnam that I have been lucky enough …
5 Free Things to Do in Da Nang
I didn’t know what to expect when I booked to stay here, but I have been totally captivated by this young Vietnamese city. Here are 5 free things to do in Da Nang that you should not miss on your next visit. Dragon Bridge Without a doubt, this is a must see. The unique bridge …
The Authentic Con Market in Da Nang Vietnam
Wow did I ever find a great market in Da Nang. There are many here in the city, but this one is the largest and most vibrant of the lot. The authentic Con Market in Da Nang Vietnam will brighten and enlighten all of your senses, guaranteed. Where to Go Da Nang is divided into …
Big & Beautiful Da Nang Beach
I was looking forward to arriving in Da Nang specifically, because it is a coastal town and we all know how much I love my beaches. Well, I can tell you that the big & beautiful Da Nang Beach is all that I hoped it would be and more. Da Nang A huge city, there …
5 More Free Things to Do in Paphos
A previous post covered the first set of things that popped into my head, but I quickly realized that there were so many more! As a budget traveller I value this kind of information, so though I should create another list. Here are 5 more free things to do in Paphos to keep you entertained …
The Best Beaches of Paphos
Like many beach destinations, there are so many to choose from here. I quickly gravitated to specific ones though, throughout my stay. My favourites and the best beaches of Paphos are three, and they are all quite unique and special. Venus Beach Definitely the best sandy beach close to Paphos town is Venus Beach. Located …
Beautiful Beaches in Chloraka Cyprus
One of the first things I did upon arrival into this beauty country, was head down to the seaside and check out the beach situation. As this is where I will be spending a large portion of my time, I wanted to suss out the best spots for me. I found some beautiful beaches in …
First Impressions of Paphos Cyprus
How excited am I to be here in a new destination! I was definitely ready to say goodbye to Turkey. There were so many things that I didn’t like about the area, my Airbnb’s, and in general feeling uncomfortable. But that is behind me now. Here are my first impressions of Paphos Cyprus. Windy Oh …
My One Year Travel Anniversary
Today marks one year since I left Canada on this adventure. I didn’t know what to expect, or how long I would last out in this big, beautiful and daunting world. I have not only survived, but thrived in most instances. On my one year travel anniversary, I want to let everyone know I am …
Beautiful Konyaalti Beach in Antalya
I have been located in this mostly residential municipality for my first couple of weeks in Turkey. I am quite far from the coast, but every other day I cannot help but wander down to beautiful Konyaalti Beach in Antalya. Location From Antalya Old Town, Konyaalti Beach is towards the Taurus Mountain Range, on the …
The 100th Year Republic Day Celebrations
While I have been visiting Konyaalti, I was fortunate enough to be here during the biggest holiday of the year for the Turkish people. This year was even more special, as it was the 100th year Republic Day celebrations. Finding Information I actually had an extremely difficult time finding any information in English about these …
First Impressions of Konyaalti Antalya
I am in Antalya but I am quite a ways outside of the tourist and busiest part of the city. For now, I am located in a local residential neighbourhood that I though would be a nice place to enjoy the beach from and do some chores. Here are my first impressions of Konyaalti Antalya. …