Much of my time in this exceptional neck of the woods, has been spent hiking. I didn’t know there would be this much available. I have found a destination where I am virtually alone in the most amazing natural surroundings. The beautiful estuary hike in Tarifa is one such place. Getting There This is an …
I enjoy writing these posts so much, for it means I have discovered some things in each destination that I want to share. This city was no exception, while it took me a while to warm up to Tirana, I really grew to enjoy my time here. I give you 5 free things to do …
One thing I was not expecting from Tirana, are its brightly painted buildings with lavish brush strokes of colour. But this is exactly what I found when I began exploring the city in earnest. When your mayor is an artist, Tirana’s colour explodes. Brief History After the ending of a severe and lengthy communist era, …
Having spent just about two weeks in Tivat last year, I thought Budva would be very similar. I have been surprised to see that it is quite different. This is the most visited city in the small country. I’ve come at the height of tourist season which will undoubtedly reflect my views. My first impressions …
I had no idea what to expect when I arrived in Osaka. Not being a ‘city girl’, I did find it very overwhelming. It took me a few days to get my groove on and feel comfortable walking around these unique streets and districts. With so much to keep me occupied, here are my top …
On a day trip to Nara from Osaka, my first stop was to visit with the beautiful sika deer at the park. But after that, I went on an exploratory mission inside the neighbouring temple. Here are 5 things not to be missed at Todai-ji temple in Nara. The Great Buddha Hall It would be …
This has to be my first real post of the island of Phuket. I am in a guesthouse that is smack dab in the centre of the most charming part of the city. Everywhere I look, I see quaint buildings with decorative features of years past. The beautiful architecture of Old Town Phuket is another …
Well that sounds like a mouthful, but what a wondrous thing to study in the city of Modica. I have been here for a week or so now and I have lost count of the number of photographs I have taken of the architecture. It is simply stunning. One feature that stands out are the …
I have been lucky that I chose to stay in the Centro Storico area of city. I have been surrounded by everything historical, which I love just as much as I do modern and contemporary décor. One of my favourite things to walk around and see is the amazing buildings in Salerno. There are some …
Yesterday I wrote about the Cathedral of St. Matthew here in Salerno. It is indeed a beautiful building from the 11th century. What is an even greater treasure to the city though, is the stunning crypt beneath the Duomo. For here lies the relics of one of the 12 apostles, Saint Matthew. Oh how I …
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. …
Being an avid photographer of doors, windows doesn’t come as much of a stretch. Normally, I gather a few pictures of windows as I travel, but here I have amassed lot! There are just so many beautiful windows in Plovdiv. Decoration Many of the buildings here in the city are incredibly decorative. Having such a …
There is so much history in Rome, it is ridiculous, in the best of ways. On my first visit in 2018, I saw the biggest attractions. Some of these made such an impact on me, I am back to see them a second time. One such site is the Pantheon – being in a magical …