Well, I have made it. I wake up bleary eyed and first things first, head down to the front desk to explain the situation with my room. I am promptly handed another room key and told to move over my belongings. With that out of the way, I head outside to explore my new destination. …
I have come to the end of my allowable 90 days inside the Schengen zone which I have spent in southern Spain. Now its time for me to move on to another destination, one which will be a dream come true for me. Join my travel day from Mallorca to Amman Jordan and let’s get …
I haven’t created a post about what I have been eating on this 90 day journey across this part of the country. Besides enjoying most of my own meals in my Airbnb’s, which saves me the most money as I live abroad, I have enjoyed more than a few treats. A foodie’s paradise found in …
My last stop on this exploration of southern Spain leaves me with ideas to pass along to you. As always, these are places that stand out to me, and are of course costing nothing to see. Here are 6 free things to do in Palma de Mallorca that I hope you will enjoy as much …
Like almost anywhere I travel that has an historical centre, this is where I begin my explorations. I love the vibes of these parts of cities, the character and charm. Let me show you old town Palma de Mallorca and the gems I have found here. Cathedral First thing I did was head straight for …
This is last destination in Spain for now, as my 90 day Schengen allowance is coming to an end. I have always wondered what these islands were about so here is a little taste. These are my first impressions of Palma de Mallorca. Travel Day It was a quick and easy trip using Vueling for …
Always the last thing I do before leaving a destination is pass along any place that I thoroughly enjoyed. As a budget traveller on frugal means, I don’t often pay for entry into places and see very few tourist sights. What I find and treasure the most are the free things I happen upon at …
I have taken the bus from Granada to Malaga. I am eager to explore this new home of mine, for the short term anyways. Not having done a whole lot of research, here are my first impressions of Malaga Spain. Big City Feel Not realizing just how big the city is, I really feel those …
Unfortunately, my visit here has been a very short one. Walking around, I quickly discovered many things that I would like to pass on to future travellers to see. This city has captured my heart with its beauty, history and depth. Here are 7 free things to do in Granada Spain that I hope you …
Deciding to flee from Torremolinos, because the situation with my Airbnb and the city was less than desirable, I took the train and travelled to Granada for a few days. Talk about a night and day change of scenery. I had very little time to prepare but have been more than pleasantly surprised. Here are …
I am cutting my time here short; my Airbnb is abysmal and I have reached the limit on what I can tolerate with cockroaches and filth. I have explored the city from one end to the other, and there are some beautiful parts. Here are 5 free things to do in Torremolinos Spain that I …
Always on the lookout for a good market, I was curious to see what this one would be like. From the research I did, it sounded like a mixed bag, and what many people refer to as a ‘car boot sale’. It is a 45-minute walk from where I am in town, not as far …
I have moved on to my next destination in southern Spain by way of the Comes bus. At just about three hours, it was a pleasant enough journey, on a cloudy day. I thought I had an idea of what this area was going to be like but boy was I wrong. Here are my …
Some of my favourite posts are these ones, passing along ideas to future travellers. When ever I google about a destination, I invariably get the handful of the most popular things, but I’m curious about the hidden gems. This is what I am determined to show you. Here are 5 free things to do in …
As always, when getting ready to depart a location, I like to create one of these posts to pass along ideas to future travellers. This has been a short excursion for me, but having spent only a few days here, I have some ideas for you. Here are 5 free things to do in Tangier …
There is nothing more exciting that getting lost in a new place, one that is steeped in history and mystery. Travellers to Tangier Morocco, will be excited to learn about the oldest part of the city. Getting lost in the exotic Medina in Tangier is an onslaught for the senses and one not soon forgotten. …
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 …
One travel tradition that I have is to visit at least one cemetery in each destination. Not only do these spaces provide me with a peaceful respite, but they offer me a glimpse into the culture and beauty of the area. I discovered the unique San Fernando Cemetery in Seville only a short walk away …
One thing I knew I wanted to see on this short visit to Seville is Plaza de Espana. If you google this city, almost the first image to pop up is of this magnificent space. Having only a handful of days to choose from, even though the weather was overcast, I headed out. The beautiful …