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 …
I am in the city for the 47th Annual Flower Festival and that includes a parade! How lucky am I? Not knowing what to expectβ¦.at all, I was absolutely overwhelmed by the amazing Chiang Mai Flower Parade. From the costumes to dancers and of course the floats, everything was amazing! Logistics Reading about the route …
While I have been visiting Konyaalti, I was fortunate enough to be here during the biggest holiday of the year for the Turkish people. This year was even more special, as it was the 100th year Republic Day celebrations. Finding Information I actually had an extremely difficult time finding any information in English about these …
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 have been in Sayulita for three weeks now. After spending considerable time in all of the neighbourhoods, I feel I have a good handle on the town. The 5 things I loved the best about Sayulita are the following. Hands down, this is the best thing about Sayulita for me. Walking South beach in …
Every town and city I have travelled to in Mexico has an abundance of extraordinary murals painted in all parts of town, the tourist areas and the residential areas. Sayulita I have to say is the odd ball here. There are murals, but they are few and far between. Let’s have a look at Sayulita’s …
I have written posts about the other three main neighbourhoods in Sayulita being North End, South End and Gringo Hill. But I haven’t yet dedicated a post showcasing the area where most visitors will be spending their time. Downtown Sayulita is bursting with Life! Downtown is where the action is, restaurants are and definitely is …
I had the chance to visit another cemetery, the Cemeterio de Sayulita. I would think when the location was first selected, it was most likely a beautiful and serene space. However, today, Sayulita’s not so private cemetery is getting hemmed in by new construction and has become a shortcut to other destinations. The main entrance …