I knew there was a castle here in town that I must visit but each time I walked past, it looked closed, at least partially. Therefore, it was low on my priority of places to see. However, the more I though about leaving without seeing it, the more I needed to go. Today was the …
It was a little cloudy today, with a light threat of rain and a thunder storm, so I decided on indoor activities. I had heard about an ancient church here in town, set within the deep recesses of the hillside. Making my way to St. Peters Church, I wandered into a back alley and found …
I don’t know what it is, perhaps its from only seeing Italy in movies as a child and young adult. But when I walk around town and see these vehicles, especially the older models, I am in rapture. I am such a girl when it comes to cars etc., I cannot provide any specific information. …
I have an increasingly large number of picturesque landscape photographs on my phone of this gorgeous city. More than any other city in fact. There is something so completely ancient and charming about Sicily. More specifically, the beautiful scenic views around Modica are next level. Two Sides There are actually several different parts to Modica. …
From prior research of the area, I knew there was a huge gorgeous church in the town. What I didn’t know was that there are actually over 100 churches here! Alas, I believe the largest, most photographed and well known one is the amazing San Giorgio Cathedral in Modica. Duomo of San Giorgio Or the …
Part uno covered the first two legs of this long and arduous day of transit. Part duo is travel day Naples to Modica via CAT and FCO plus another bus and a car ride. Oh boy, four more legs, and hopefully I’ll be in a new bed by midnight. NAP to FCO I arrived at …
Travel days are becoming increasingly more difficult for me. I should re-arrange that thought. The more I try and pack into them, the more difficult they obviously become. This day I was staying within Italy, however I ended up with six legs to complete my journey. Here is part uno, travel day Salerno to Naples. …
One of my absolute favourite things to do in any city I feel safe in, is to explore with abandon. There is nothing quite like stumbling around and never knowing what you are going to see around the next corner! Come get lost with me in the streets of Salerno, more specifically in the old …
As a budget traveller, I am always on the look out for free things to do in every city I visit. It is amazing what is available all around us that costs nothing, just time. Having spent a little less than two weeks in this city, here are my ideas for 6 free things to …
When I googled to find markets around me, many of them were quite far away from where I am staying. One was within an hours walk though, and it sounded authentic, just what I wanted. I found a vibrant market in Salerno at Torrione, full of fresh produce, seafood, clothing & much more. Mercato all’aperto …
Being in Salerno, I had to take the opportunity to visit the Amalfi coast. What better way than to take a ferry to its namesake location. Here are 6 free things to see & do in Amalfi that kept me busy for the day. Amalfi Cathedral Located in the centre of town, and visible from …
One of my favourite areas in any city is the oldest part. Here I find the most character, charm and of course history. The beautiful Centro Storico in Salerno is such a place, with ancient cobblestone streets and medieval buildings galore. Getting There It is not difficult to find this area of the city. At …
I have arrived back in Italy and am so excited to explore more of this gorgeous country. From the amazing cuisine to the ancient history, this land has it all. My first impressions of Salerno Italy are feelings of arriving home. The People Oh so friendly. I don’t know but I think I am still …
Being a budget traveller, I usually end up googling my destinations to see what I can do for little to no money. One of my purposes in my travels now, is to provide fellow travellers with things that I have found and enjoyed. Here are my 5 free things to do & see in Tivat. …
I’ve posted about Old Nessy and the beautiful beaches, but what about New Nessebar and the area? Well, it seems there are actually two areas, one I’ll refer to as New, which is the closest to the old town, and then New New which is actually newly built. Old Nessebar Old Nessy was actually an …
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 …
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. …
As a budget traveller I don’t eat out very often. This is perhaps one of the biggest downfalls for me whilst travelling on a budget. In order to sample the local food, I purchase things from markets, and pick up local snacks. I can bring these treats home and supplement them with fresh veg and …
I had been walking past this gyro stand called Alex Foods, for days. The gyro’s looked so delicious and every time I passed, there was a line up for the food. I knew it must be good. I haven’t had the best luck with food in Plovdiv, the language barrier has proven to make purchasing …
Being a budget traveller, I am always on the lookout for free things to do in every destination I go to. Spending weeks instead of days in places, allows me to discover things that I would not normally find on a short trip. Here are 6 more free things to do in Plovdiv that I …