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 …
A travel tradition of mine is to see at least one cemetery in each country I have the pleasure of visiting. My experience in Bali was limited, as the majority of the population are Hindu and believe in cremation. The cemeteries there are for temporary burials, so were very small and underwhelming. My visit to …
In an effort to maintain my tradition of visiting a cemetery in every country I explore; I went to three today. All are unique and distinctively different from one another. I ventured out and found a Muslim one, a Catholic one and a very small Thai one. Here are photographs of three unique cemeteries in …
I have a tradition of visiting a cemetery in every country I visit, sometimes multiple. Finding one here was a challenge, for when I google or search maps, multiple places pin point, however they are not actual cemeteries. I lucked out and found one, and spent a morning visiting a unique cemetery in Hue City. …
On a walk about town the other day, I had the pleasure of visiting not one cemetery but two! In keeping with tradition of trying to visit a cemetery in each destination, I managed to double up. The derelict Ottoman Cemetery & Paphos Cemetery are near each other but remarkably different. Ottoman Cemetery This Ottoman …
In keeping with tradition, I wanted to visit a cemetery in Antalya. A previous post showcased the old Ottoman cemetery that I found in Kaleici, but I wanted to see what a current day site was like. I was in luck; I found the Islamic cemetery in Antalya that was close to my apartment too. …
I have a tradition of visiting a cemetery in each new country I explore. I’m not sure what the fascination is, but not only do I find most cemeteries utterly peaceful, they hold a profound beauty as well. I found a gem here in Kaleici, the tiny Ottoman cemetery in Antalya. Ottoman Empire Kaleici is …
Visiting cemeteries in each place I visit has long been a tradition of mine. I find cemeteries very interesting places, as I do markets in each destination. They give me a sense of the community I have decided to immerse myself in. The Old Jewish Cemetery in Split was very interesting indeed. Brief History This …
I was able to continue with my tradition of trying to visit a cemetery in each place I travel. Visiting two peaceful cemeteries in Malta was not what I expected, but perhaps the ones I chose were too modern. The reason for choosing both of these cemeteries was their proximity to other places I was …