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 …
I didn’t have the best time in Ubud to be honest. Its just not my vibe. Waayyy too touristy for me, missing just about all of its authenticity and generally not pleasant. If you are headed that way though, here are 4 free things to do in Ubud Bali that might be of interest. Campuhan …
I was lucky to have arrived in Ubud in time to see a most holy and mystical event. That of the creation, procession and cremation ceremony of the eldest son of the late king of Bali, Tjokorda Bagus Santaka. Being here during this time has cast a spell of magic into the air. My witness …
I have shifted locations on the island and am now discovering and exploring a few more tropical beach destinations. One of the reasons I chose this beach was its size. Here are my thoughts on big beautiful Karon Beach in Phuket Thailand. Location South of the infamous Patong Beach, you will find this glorious long, …
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 …
Oh I am in heaven once again. After being in Salerno, and seeing, quite literally, only one cat up on a balcony, the entire time I was there, I am now surrounded! There are so many adorable shy cats of Modica that I am running out of space for all of the photos. Modica Alta …
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. …
One thing I am really enjoying about Plovdiv is the amount of green space and large open areas. Even right in the midst of the city, there are enormous spaces for people to enjoy. One such place is the beautiful Tsar Simeon’s Garden. Brief History Built in 1892, this large green public space is well …
Today is a good day to do some reflecting on 2022. Generally I don’t look back at the past. Its too easy to get wrapped up in previous stressors and times of unease. However, today being the last day of the year, and my last post for this year, I thought it was time to …
Last week I walked around one area of the colonias in Puerto Morelos with the purpose of looking at the Christmas lights on the casas. I wanted to see how they compared with our lights back in Canada. Well the extent of the decorations was utterly charming. Back in Canada, in the small town that …
One of my favourite things to do when I travel, rather than shopping at the large supermarkets, is to find a little tienda. There is something special about purchasing from a mom & pop store and supporting a local family. There are many little tiendas in Puerto Morelos and today I was on the hunt …