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 …
As is the norm for me, I went on a walk-a-bout this morning and discovered the most beautiful seaside village of Donja Lastva. Staying in Tivat, I have been surrounded by a fair amount of newness, in fact, the city is the fastest growing municipality in Montenegro. When I stumbled onto Donja, I was whisked …
Being a walker, I explored the area south of Tivat and stumbled onto a large public park. I kept to the shoreline and enjoyed the picturesque views of the bay and undisturbed coastline. After returning to my flat, I learned that this was Zupa Park and an abandoned renaissance mansion is hiding at its core. …
Today was a travel day for me. I am leaving Bulgaria tomorrow and needed to situate myself closer to the airport. In order to do this, I had to take two buses to reach the coastal city of Varna. After my arrival and a horrendous bag drag to get to my hotel, I went for …
I didn’t know this before I arrived, but cute little Nessebar is home to over 40 churches! There are more churches per capita here than any where else in the world! And they are beautiful and unique. Here are 5 churches of Old Nessebar that I think warrant a closer look. Christ Pantocrator Church Built …
If you are a lover or an admirer of ancient roman history, have I got a treat for you. On a visit to the Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis, I was absolutely blown away by the quality and quantity of preserved history. Not only are you witness to incredible mosaic floors, you are inside a state-of-the-art …
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 …
When I was researching Bulgaria to see if it would be an interesting place to spend some time, I read that this country produces 70% of the world’s roses! That had me intrigued and piqued my interest in visiting. Now that I am here, I see beautiful roses in Plovdiv everywhere I turn. And wow, …
One of my goals whilst in Plovdiv was to hike to the top of the 6 hills that the city was built upon. Originally there were seven however, one was used to make the streets! Climbing in old town, three of these hills are available. One is Nebet Tepe, currently closed (😥) and another is …
I was on my walk-a-bout town this morning and thought I would explore a new area of Plovdiv. Having read about old town, I wanted to check out this neighbourhood to see the old houses from the 18th & 19th centuries. What I found instead was the Church of St Constantine and Helena. I must …
Today was such a fun day! I took bus number 73 from Bus Terminal Sukoisan in Split, and went to a fort that used to be a castle. I accidentally missed the stop, don’t ask, so I had to back track down a highway with no shoulder. That was a little nerve-wracking, but I eventually …
Yesterday I wrote about my visit to the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir and climbing the bell tower. There is so much to see in this amazing little ancient town that I need to write another post, if for nothing else than to preserve my photographs. The sights to see in the medieval city …
There are endless things to see and do in Marjan Park, a beautiful peninsula beside the city of Split. When I was down near the water, exploring the beaches one day, I looked up at the soaring cliff face above me. And what I saw was magnificent! I needed to explore that today, so I …
Arguably the biggest draw for tourists to Split, is the gorgeous and historic ancient part of the city. The magic of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town is like nothing else. Walking around this area gives me the feeling I have stepped back in time. Especially early in the morning, before the throngs of people fill …
Marjan Hill is a fascinating place to explore with an extensive history. Upon this peninsula are numerous churches, however only a handful have been preserved and remain standing today. All of the 6 ancient churches on Marjan Hill are accessible by foot and are completely charming in their appearance. Marjan Hill has been used as …
I’m talking about The Cathedral of St. Domnius in Split Croatia. What an extraordinary place this is. On my long walk this morning, I wandered the streets of the Old Town of Split and at the heart is the smallest & oldest Cathedral in the world. Brief History From what I have gathered this beautiful …
I learned from my landlord that there is a lovely and large park fairly close to my residence. In fact, it is a hill on a peninsula and almost the entire area is a public park. This morning for my long walk, under a cloudy sky, I went hiking in beautiful Marjan Park. Getting There …
Rome’s beautiful but gruesome treasure. This church is the oldest circular church in Rome, dating back to 460AD. Why it was built in this circular shape, no one knows. Today, most visitors will come to see the gore of Santo Stefano Rotondo. For in the 1500’s the Jesuits took over the space and painted huge …
Some times the best days are the ones that are completely unplanned. Today when I awoke, I had no destination in mind for my long walk. So, I simply decided to walk! Come get lost with me in Rome and see what treasures I found this morning. To Begin It is a drizzly morning today; …
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 …