A market lover, I will always seek them out in every destination I travel to. They never get old and I learn so much from the new products I am exposed to. Wow, did I ever find a gem here in the city. And its huge. The best market in Tirana is Tregu Dinamo. Getting …
The Best Day Trip to Hawaii from Budva
Seeing signs advertising an inexpensive boat trip from the public pier in Budva, I was curious to explore this potential adventure. Usually taking a boat anywhere is costly. The best day trip to Hawaii from Budva is not only affordable but fun too! Galeb Tours Walking along the esplanade at Slovenska, visitors will see numerous …
Bosnian Talgo Train from Sarajevo to Mostar
I am changing locations now, staying within the country but wanting to experience a smaller city. Having read great reviews about this journey, I decided a train trip was going to be fun. The Bosnian Talgo Train from Sarajevo to Mostar wasn’t exactly as great as it was touted to be. Sarajevo Train Station The …
The Delicious Eats & Treats in Bali
During my multi-week stay here, I have had the pleasure of my youngest daughter’s company for four of those weeks. When I travel solo, I rarely eat out, it is the predominate way I save money. However, having little bug with me gave me the opportunity to dine out on multiple occasions. These are some …
5 Free Things to Do in Kyoto Japan
I have just had an amazing, short, first time visit to Kyoto, and am astounded at all of the things to see and do here. Dubbed as Japan’s cultural and traditional centre, I can tell you that you will have no shortage of activities to keep yourself busy. Here are my top 5 free things …
The Best Japanese Food I Ate in Kyoto
I have been blowing my budget in Japan, my food budget that is. There are so many delicious things to try here, and almost everything I taste is marvellous! While in Osaka, I was heavily influenced by social media, and ate things I had seen or heard of before. The best Japanese food I ate …
Tasting Japanese Street Food for the 1st Time
Oh man, I knew without a doubt, I was going to blow my budget once I arrived in Japan. Not only do I have to replenish my wardrobe and toiletries, that have been with me for the past 16 months, but there are so many things I want to eat! Tasting Japanese street food for …
The Unique Eats & Treats at Siri-Wattana Market
Needing some fresh vegetables when I arrived into the city, my first stop was a market that was reasonably close to walk back from with a heavy load. From my google search, I settled on one outside of the Old City, but only a 20-minute walk from my Airbnb. I found the unique eats & …
5 Free Things to Do in Paphos
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. …
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 …
The Fabrika Hill Cave Catacombs 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 …
5 of The Best Places for Shopping in Antalya
I love to shop. However, now that my suitcase is all I have in life, I cannot add even a key chain to the lot, unless I remove something. As a result, I am now left with window shopping only. This has not curtailed hunting down a bargain or looking for beautiful things. Here are …
The Best & Cheapest Bazaar in Antalya
Ok we all know by now how much I love love love exploring markets! Well I was out and about with no where to go, just wandering the streets early in the morning. I began to see a few people setting up wares on blankets on the sidewalk. This is a good sign you are …
The Best Sunday Pinarbasi Pazar Market
You had to know I would find a market. 😂 And boy, is it every fantastic! I had so much fun, interacting with the vendors and looking around, I can’t wait for next Sunday to arrive. This post will be two parts, there is just so much to show you from the best Sunday Pinarbasi …
The Pearl of the Black Sea
Often referred to as the Pearl of the Black Sea, Old Nessebar is an incredibly beautiful and historic town situated in the Burgas Province of Bulgaria. The biggest reason for my visit to this area of Bulgaria in fact, was to see this remarkable ancient city. Brief History Originally a Thracian settlement, Nessebar was overtaken …