One thing visitors to Malaga won’t want to miss is the fun and fascinating Atarazanas food market. Located in the historical centre of the city, this is a lively and vivacious place to explore. All of your senses will be awoken here in the best of ways. Brief History The original purpose of this building …
My plan for exploring this area was to spend quite a bit of time on the beaches. Having heard the name ‘Costa del Sol’ many times over the years, I had envisioned this place as extraordinary. What I found was entirely the opposite. Here is a brief overview of the beaches of the Costa del …
Some of my favourite posts are these ones, passing along ideas to future travellers. When ever I google about a destination, I invariably get the handful of the most popular things, but I’m curious about the hidden gems. This is what I am determined to show you. Here are 5 free things to do in …
I have found such a fascinating destination in southern Spain. Not only is it beautiful, has an enormous sandy beach, an ancient old town and a ferry to Africa, but it has an island. Here are a few interesting facts about the Island of Tarifa. The Islands History Officially known as Isla de Las Palomas …
The last time I was at a fish market was the famous one in Catania, Sicily. It was absolutely a highlight of my time there and so very interesting. That one was tiny compared to what I have found here in Korea. The unique & fascinating Jagalchi fish market in Busan is amazing and the …
I wrote a post with the first group of ideas for fun and interesting activities in the city. But there is just so much more, so I have to create another post. Here are 5 more free things to do in Busan Korea that will keep you busy and entertained. Bujeon Market Located between the …
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 have left the Old Town and travelled for 40 minutes to reach the coastline of Phuket. There are any number of beaches that I could have chosen to explore, however I was looking for a less crowded, less touristy place to sink my toes into the sand. At beautiful Kamala Beach on the Island …
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 …
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 …
Spending the last few days down near the river, exploring this part of the city, I was able to find a really lovely river walk in Plovdiv. Maritsa River The Maritsa River flows through the city of Plovdiv and is the longest river in the Balkans. There are 6 bridges that cross the river of …
I have spent a couple of days exploring down near the river. I was hoping to find a pleasant place to walk and enjoy the scenery, and I found it! Walking past 5 bridges crossing the Maritsa river allowed me to discover an area of Plovdiv I was unfamiliar with. The Bridges It appears that …
I wrote a post yesterday about the produce, fruits and veggies at the market. Their beauty and abundance consumed me. But there were so many other delightful things. So today, I’ll write about more goodies from Birgu market, the bread, seafood, antipasti & flowers. With Easter fast approaching, I have noticed some traditional baked goods …
Today was a marvellous morning to catch the sunrise at Puerto Morelos beach. As I was walking to the beach this morning, I saw a coin on the sidewalk. I bent to pick it up and a young Mexican man said ‘Lucky’. I turned and said “Si Lucky!” for it was a 1 peso coin. …
To start this journey, I have come to Mexico once again. Mexico is my happy place. I feel welcome here, embraced by warm sunshine, big bright blue skies, friendly people and a slower way of life. Slow enough to enjoy small details, slow enough to really taste your food, slow enough to listen to the …