These posts are always interesting to me. They record my initial thoughts upon arrival at each destination. I enjoy seeing how my images have changed by the time I am ready to leave any given area. Here are my first impressions of Seville Spain. Friendly If you didn’t read my previous post, you won’t know …
Oh gosh, I cannot believe I am in Korea! Like Japan, this destination has been a dream but one that I never expected to be real. Probably even more so than Japan. I have arrived and had a few days to adjust and explore. Here are my first impressions of Busan South Korea. Fast Driving …
Driving from the airport in Denpasar and arriving at my Airbnb in Ubud was a huge shock to the system. Especially after being in Japan for the past month. Could I have picked a more different place? Here are my first impressions of Bali Indonesia. Chaos From the moment I left the airport in my …
Wow! I cannot tell you how excited I am to be here visiting Japan for the very first time in my life! It is a place that, for some reason, I never thought I would get to see in person. I have not done very much research; I want this trip to be as virgin …
After a long travel day, once I arrived at my Airbnb, I went straight to bed. When I awoke the next morning, I went looking for food, water, and drink for my new flat. Here are my first impressions of Chiang Mai Thailand, my first ever trip to this country! Beautiful Wow, I’m blown away. …
How excited am I to be here in a new destination! I was definitely ready to say goodbye to Turkey. There were so many things that I didn’t like about the area, my Airbnb’s, and in general feeling uncomfortable. But that is behind me now. Here are my first impressions of Paphos Cyprus. Windy Oh …
An aspect of international travel I enjoy, is having my impressions either confirmed or completely turned on their heads. This latest destination did one of those things. While not completely out of line, my impressions were so overly romanticized about Turkey. Here are 5 things to know about Antalya that form part of the reasons …
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 …
After arriving into Tivat airport and heading for my flat for the next week, I had to go out and explore. I was on the lookout for the necessary groceries and drinks, and I needed a SIM card too. Here are my first impressions of Tivat Montenegro. Friendly Oh wow, what a breath of fresh …
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 …
Thank the heavens above, I did not choose SB as a destination with which to explore this coastal area. I took a long walk this morning, more than three hours. I explored the beach for half of that time and the main strip for the other. Here are my first impressions of Sunny Beach Bulgaria. …
I like to take note of my first impressions of a place that is new to me. After a few weeks, or when I’m about to leave the destination, it is interesting to see how my ideas and thoughts have changed. I’ve been here just one full day so I will notate my first impressions …
Wow. I’m in love. ❤️ Looking out the car windows on the ride from the airport, I knew I had made a great choice in visiting this country. I have been here a few days now, here are my first impressions of Malta. Most structures are made of huge limestone blocks ranging from ivory to …
Ok so Sayulita is not a big town by any stretch of the imagination, but boy has it grown since I was last here 15 years ago! Mexico’s not so little surfing village, Sayulita is a lot larger and developed than I was expecting it to be. I have been reading for years now that …