Besides the obvious draw which is Old Nessebar itself, and its ancient cobblestone streets full of ruins and churches, there are many more things to experience in the area. Here are 5 free things to do in Nessebar if you are on a budget and curious about the vicinity. Nessebar South Beach With Sunny Beach …
The Little Resort Town of Ravda
Being based in Nessebar, Bulgaria for a few weeks has given me the ability to explore the surrounding areas. One such, is the little resort town of Ravda which is located up the coast. It takes me 45 minutes to walk there, beach-combing on the way up and discovering the town on the way back. …
Amazing Sand Dunes in Bulgaria
Yeppers! How cool is that? The very first day I walked to Nessebar South Beach, I discovered them. Since then, I have been exploring various areas along this part of the coast of the Black Sea, just to frolic in the amazing sand dunes of Bulgaria! A Rare Phenomena Covering an area of about 10 …
3 Beautiful Beaches Near Nessebar
For my long walk this morning, I decided it was going to be a beach day. Having already visited Nessebar South Beach a couple of times, I was curious about the beaches to the north of the city. I found 3 beautiful beaches near Nessebar that are just as lovely as South Beach. Rich Beach …
Nessebar South Beach on a Stormy Day
Having taken the train down to the coast, I am desperate to have a look at the Black Sea. It would seem, after having a tremendous heat wave for the past three weeks, my first full day here is full of cloud cover. 😂 That’s okay though, I’m still going to head to Nessebar South …
A Great Day Trip from Split
I’ve got you covered. I took a Jadrolinija Ferry to the Island of Brac and spent the day exploring the ancient village of Supetar, swimming in the Adriatic Sea and dining on fresh fish! If you are looking for a great day trip from Split, this is easy, totally doable and doesn’t break the bank. …
Beautiful Sandy Beaches Near Split
I had previously explored the beaches near Split heading towards Marjan Park. This morning I walked down to the Riva Waterfront and turned left instead of right. What I found were beautiful sandy beaches near Split. I knew all the beaches were not rock and stone, but I hadn’t yet found the sandy ones. Bacvice …
The Best Day Trip – Gozo & Ggantija Temples
Visiting Gozo, the second largest island of the Maltese group is doable in a day from Malta. I took the fast ferry and a mere 45 minutes later I was on Gozo Island. The best day trip – Gozo & Ggantija temples for the win! The Gozo Express leaves Valletta Grand Harbour and takes 45 …
Photo’s of a Surfing Town
How can I not make a post about the most elemental part of Sayulita? The biggest reason visitors used to flock to this little town was for surfing. Walking around the streets, visible signs of the surfing vibe are everywhere. I have compiled a post of my best photo’s of a surfing town. Besides actually …
South Beach is Where It’s At!
Sayulita is a surf town, and has been so for a very long time. It is what draws many of the visitors the town sees every year. A perfect place to learn to surf and South Beach is where it’s at! Sayulita has a beautiful long stretch of coast line right in front of the …
Looking For A Hidden Beach?
If South beach is just too busy for you and you have already spent time on North beach, there is another place close to town. Looking for a hidden beach to explore? Playa de Los Muertos, Sayulita’s secret beach is just a hop skip and a jump from town. There are two routes to this …
The Busy & Vibrant Town of Rincon de Guayabitos
Granted I didn’t do too much research before I came to visit this town. The little I did, gave me the impression that the town was more like a village, on the smaller side and fairly quaint. Well I’m here to tell you about the busy & vibrant town of Rincon de Guayabitos. As with …
Welcome to Vibrant and Friendly Puerto Vallarta
Wow it feels like coming home. Welcome to vibrant and friendly Puerto Vallarta! I don’t reside here, however I have spent many months on this coast and specifically in this city. There is something magical about PV that continues to draw me back into her embrace. One of my very favourite things to do in …
Gyms & Areas to Work Out in Puerto Morelos
Looking to keep up your exercise regime while travelling or on holiday? You are in luck. There are many options of gyms & areas to work out in Puerto Morelos. For a fairly small town, there are a surprising number of gyms here. If you are looking for a place to workout, you will have …
Sunrise at Puerto Morelos Beach
Today was a marvellous morning to catch the sunrise at Puerto Morelos beach. As I was walking to the beach this morning, I saw a coin on the sidewalk. I bent to pick it up and a young Mexican man said ‘Lucky’. I turned and said “Si Lucky!” for it was a 1 peso coin. …
Lighthouses of Puerto Morelos Mexico
There are two lighthouses of Puerto Morelos Mexico, the sleepy little seaside town about halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The oldest lighthouse, El Faro Inclinado, stands right at the waters edge and has become the iconic symbol of the town. When you search google for information on this wee fishing village, most of …
How to Get Around Puerto Morelos
How to get around Puerto Morelos is very easy and straight forward. There are two areas of Puerto Morelos. The town at the beach is where most of the hotels are and where tourists generally spend their holiday. It consists of three main streets that run horizontal to the shore. The colonias is where most …
Christmas in the Tropics Puerto Morelos Mexico
With today being December 20th, I thought it about time to share some photo’s of Christmas decorations. Christmas in the tropics, here in Puerto Morelos Mexico, has been a bit of an adjustment for me and the big day has not yet arrived. With all of the sunshine and heat, I’m finding it difficult to …
Houses of Puerto Morelos
Having walked around the beach part of Puerto Morelos quite extensively now, one can’t help but admire the colourful houses. Luckily this town is still quaint, there aren’t many hotels or bigger condo buildings. Most of the structures are low rise and not much taller than the palm trees surrounding them. The houses range from …
Tropical Christmas
So my brain is having a little difficulty with the juxtaposition of a tropical Christmas. I’m Canadian and am most familiar with the typical western Christmas. You know, the cold weather, soaring dark pine trees, snow covered ground and mugs of hot chocolate. Being absolutely bombarded everywhere you go with Christmas music and decorations, usually …