In an effort to help others planning to travel or explore overseas, I will document my expenses for each country I lived in during the 2023 year. I didnโt keep records for the first 2.5 months in Mexico as almost everything was paid for in cash. Beginning with the next destination, here are my budget …
Today marks one year since I left Canada on this adventure. I didnโt 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 …
I think all readers know by now that I am a market fiend. As soon as I arrived in Malta and got myself settled, you better believe I started googling local markets. ๐ Well I found one, within walking distance. What a beautiful market in Birgu I found early on a Tuesday morning. This is …
I wrote a post yesterday about the produce, fruits and veggies at the market. Their beauty and abundance consumed me. But there were so many other delightful things. So today, Iโll write about more goodies from Birgu market, the bread, seafood, antipasti & flowers. With Easter fast approaching, I have noticed some traditional baked goods …
Being one of the most religious days of the year for a Catholic, I thought it would be interesting to visit St. Lawrence’s Church on my walk this morning. It’s Good Friday in Birgu, well everywhere in fact, and probably one of the most important days of the year for a Christian. St. Lawrence’s Church …
Unbeknownst to me, when I left the flat for my morning walk a couple of days ago, I quickly discovered it was a holiday. March 31st was Freedom Day & the National Regatta in Malta. Here in Malta, Freedom Day is March 31st. This day is the anniversary for the withdrawal of the British troops …
Wow. I’m in love. โค๏ธ Looking out the car windows on the ride from the airport, I knew I had made a great choice in visiting this country. I have been here a few days now, here are my first impressions of Malta. Most structures are made of huge limestone blocks ranging from ivory to …