My cherished visit to Canada has ended, and now I find myself faced with another 40-hour travel adventure. I’m heading back into my regular scheduled program of full-time travel. Let’s get this day started. Here is my travel day Canada to Macedonia via Rome from start to finish. Victoria to Calgary It is with a …
It is strange to be writing one of these posts as a tourist now, for my home town area on Vancouver Island. Visiting this summer, even though it was short and sweet, has been a surreal experience. I have some ideas to pass along, that others might enjoy as much as I have. Here are …
When I first moved to the island in the early 90’s, I was taken to this abandoned trestle and couldn’t believe my eyes. At that time, it still had the metal railway lines and daring visitors could walk out onto the old structure, no railings, no safeguards at all. Today, it has been lovingly restored …
Never one to turn down a visit to a beach, this is a particularly amazing area of the City of Victoria. My favorite in fact, I think it’s the best part, and an absolute treasure. Not only are there various parks and recreational areas, the views and coastal vibes are unique and authentic. Dallas Road …
Hiking in Canada. What an innate part of our lives this pastime becomes. The perfect way to see the natural beauty up close and personal is on foot. Whether you don a backpack and sleep in the woods for days on end, or simply head off into the forest for a few hours. It’s something …
This is one place that I didn’t go to often when I lived on the island. However, for visitors looking for gorgeous and classic Canadian scenery, this is a perfect space for that. From rain-forests dripping with moss to a crystal-clear lake to swim, you can find a little bit of everything here. Beautiful Cowichan …
In keeping with my plan to revisit all the places that brought me joy while I lived here, this was a frequented one. Delving into this sun dappled rain forest was a way to escape the ugly parts of the city and make my brain happier. Come see the Trans Canada Trail at Cowichan near …
Its that time again and this is going to be a long haul, over 40 hours of travel from door to door. Ouch! I’m leaving my summer home in Podgorica and heading for the west coast of Canada. With the exception of one harrowing experience, the journey is exhausting but just fine. Join me for …
This is one of the easiest of these posts I have written. And that is because everything I have seen here has been free! With so few places to visit, I have not encountered one single entrance fee into any of them. Imagine that! A European capital city that has so few tourists, there are …
Originally this space was known as the Museum of Titograd. After the capital city changed its name to Podgorica, the museum was renamed and combined with the national art gallery. Today visitors can enter this large building and see everything for free! The Beautiful Museum & Gallery Podgorica is a combination experience and worthy of …
Stari Bar or Old Town Bar is the most important medieval city in the whole of the Balkans. This is according to the UNESCO World Heritage Organization. The city was abandoned just over 100 years ago, and what remains is simply extraordinary. Why you should visit Old Town Bar Montenegro is an easy question to …
If there is one thing I love to discover during my travels, its historical sites. Here in the small country of Montenegro, there is a significant find right near the capital. Exploring the amazing ancient Roman town of Doclea Podgorica is a perfect way to spend the day. Brief History Built on an earlier Illyrian …
A beach girl at heart, you know I had to check out this area of the country. Having spent considerable time in Budva and Tivat, I am curious to see how Bar compares. While not a huge fan of a rocky beach, if that’s all that available, then I’ll take it. A day trip to …
As an avid market goer, almost the first thing I look to visit when at a new destination is any type of market. Flea, antique, fresh food, second hand, doesn’t matter. I love them all! I have found the best market in Podgorica Montenegro and I’m excited to show you everything. Location Right in the …
Within the confines of this capital city full of utilitarian concrete buildings is a natural haven. In fact, it’s the city’s namesake. Podgorica means ‘under the hill’, that hill being Gorica Hill. This large green space calls to me and I visit it every other day. Gorica Hill Park an oasis found in Podgorica Montenegro …
Podgorica is the second least visited capital city in Europe. Often dubbed as ‘boring’, I am here and hoping to find not only why that is, but what there actually is to see. Always drawn to historical places, the first area I explore is the oldest part of the city. What remains of Stara Varos …
Having been to this country twice before, I am arriving with some degree of familiarity. I have been curious as to why one rarely hears about the capital city though? With only a little research, I discover that not only is this the second least visited European capital, its also dubbed as the most ‘boring’. …
Its time to leave Sicily and head to my next destination. I’m looking forward to the change although I go with a heightened sense of curiosity. You see, Podgorica is Europe’s second least visited capital city! Only 30,000 people go there each year. The word ‘boring’ seems to be synonymous with the city. My travel …
A favourite post to create at the end of my time in each destination are these. Providing ideas, that are not only budget friendly, but perhaps unique and special, hidden gems if you will. Here are 5 free things to do in Marsala Sicily that made my time here memorable. Genna Salt Pans One of …
I think one thing that many travellers look forward to is trying new foods everywhere they go. It is certainly one of my favourite parts of travel. Being on a frugal budget however, does limit the number of times I can dine out. What this does though, is makes each one of those occasions special …