On my first full day in Kyoto, and the only one that was forecast to be sunny, I decided exploring the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine would be a good plan. I had done very little research, but knew that the earlier I arrived, the less crowds I would encounter. Social Media I have seen pictures, …
My Hike up Mt. Nakkerd to the Big Buddha!
Oh jeez, I thought I had bitten off more than I could chew this morning. This was a steep one, and one that I had to constantly encourage myself to keep continuing. My hike up Mt. Nakkerd to the big Buddha was both exhausting and exhilarating. Location Past Kata Beach on Phuket Island, if one …
5 Free Things to Do at Kamala Beach Phuket
Kamala is a small seaside town located on the West coast of Phuket Island in Thailand. Even though it’s a little hamlet, there are still things to do in the vicinity, that won’t cost a dime. Here are a few ideas, 5 free things to do at Kamala Beach Phuket to keep you busy. Friday …
I Was Robbed on Monkey Hill in Phuket
Okay that is a bit of click bait for sure, but not false. 🐵 Let me explain. Looking for something free to do, and that required a work out, I decided to climb Monkey Hill just outside of Old Town. I knew there was a chance of seeing some wildlife, I just didn’t expect it …
The Amazing Tombs of the Kings in Paphos
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 …
5 Free Things to See & Do in Modica
Oh I love to read about inexpensive or better yet, free things to do whilst visiting a new destination. I do hope these posts are helpful to someone at some point in time. After spending a couple of weeks in beautiful Sicily so far, here are 5 free things to see & do in Modica. …
Nessebar South Beach on a Stormy Day
Having taken the train down to the coast, I am desperate to have a look at the Black Sea. It would seem, after having a tremendous heat wave for the past three weeks, my first full day here is full of cloud cover. 😂 That’s okay though, I’m still going to head to Nessebar South …
Hiking to the Caves & Hermitages
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 …
Salona, The Beautiful Ancient Roman City
One of the reasons I decided to visit Split, was because I had read about Salona, the beautiful ancient roman city that existed almost two thousand years ago. A quick bus ride later and I was walking through fields of freshly mowed grass inside the ruins of a spectacular old stone city. Salona existed from …