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 …
I have just had an amazing, short, first time visit to Kyoto, and am astounded at all of the things to see and do here. Dubbed as Japanโs cultural and traditional centre, I can tell you that you will have no shortage of activities to keep yourself busy. Here are my top 5 free things …
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 …
When you purchase your entrance ticket at the Imperial City, you are given the opportunity to buy a package deal which also includes two of three main tombs in the area. The amazing Tu Duc Tomb at Hue City is one of these. An absolutely stunning and tranquil space that I can highly recommend. Tickets …
Located in Kato Paphos, meaning the area where the ancient capital city was, is a hillside. The Romans built an amphitheatre here in the 2nd century AD. What I found fascinating was the Fabrika Hill cave catacombs in Paphos located deep within the bowels of this mound, under the theatre. Fabrika Hill Today this hill …
This is a must see sight if you are coming to Cyprus. I was completely overwhelmed by how magical this place is. I set out early, wanting to be one of the first to arrive so I would have the necropolis to myself. The amazing Tombs of the Kings in Paphos is a treat. Brief …
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 a previous post I listed some ideas of things to see if you should find yourself visiting this bustling and chaotic city of Antalya. My days have been full, wandering around and seeing all that I can without any cost. Here are 5 more free things to do in Antalya that I think are …
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. Iโm 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 …
I decided on a long walk this morning and one venturing quite a ways out of town. About 45 minutes outside the Alta neighbourhood is the incredible cemetery in Modica. Having no idea what to expect, I was completely overwhelmed by the beauty I found. Cimitero Comunale There is only one cemetery for the city, …
As is my tradition, I visited a cemetery here in Plovdiv. It is a very large one, only 1 kilometre from the centre of the city. Contained within its walls is a church, a Jewish Cemetery and an area of military burials from WWI. Here is a collection of photos of Plovdiv Central Cemetery, an …
Iโve got you covered. I took a Jadrolinija Ferry to the Island of Brac and spent the day exploring the ancient village of Supetar, swimming in the Adriatic Sea and dining on fresh fish! If you are looking for a great day trip from Split, this is easy, totally doable and doesnโt break the bank. …
When I read that there was a cemetery on Brac and saw the pictures, I knew this was one I had to visit. The most famous modern sculptor in Croatia was Ivan Rendic, and he is buried here. The St Nicholas Cemetery on Brac has some unique buildings and beautiful art. Ivan Rendic Ivan was …
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 …
Cimitero Acattolico Is the Non-Catholic cemetery or sometimes called the Protestant cemetery. It is located in the Testaccio neighbourhood. Not too far to walk to from other historical sites. The beautiful Cimitero Acattolico is my favourite cemetery in Rome. The Site This is a private cemetery and still in use today. Visitors are allowed to …
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 …
If South beach is just too busy for you and you have already spent time on North beach, there is another place close to town. Looking for a hidden beach to explore? Playa de Los Muertos, Sayulitaโs secret beach is just a hop skip and a jump from town. There are two routes to this …
I had the chance to visit another cemetery, the Cemeterio de Sayulita. I would think when the location was first selected, it was most likely a beautiful and serene space. However, today, Sayulita’s not so private cemetery is getting hemmed in by new construction and has become a shortcut to other destinations. The main entrance …
When ever I travel to a new destination, I try to make a point of visiting the local cemetery. I find them utterly fascinating in many ways. Visiting this coastal cemetery and seeing graves tumbling into the sea at La Penita was a new experience for me. For I have never been to a cemetery …