Wow, I cannot believe I have been on the go for six months already. While the time hasnโt gone fast per say, it feels like maybe 4 months have gone by. My 6 month travel anniversary is today and I though I would jot down a few thoughts. My Pace I feel like I have …
I like to visit a local mall when I travel and most definitely the grocery stores. The mall provides me with an opportunity to view the local fashions as well as prices. I can also pick up any essentials that I need while I am there. And of course, the grocery stores provide an endless …
Itโs transit time again. Iโm leaving Rome for now. It has been a wonderful time, spent enjoying the city in the spring season. Sometimes I wish I could see what an airport really looks like, especially if I’m going to have a long layover. Here is FCO to MUN, a look at Terminal 1 so …
Visiting Italy is a foodieโs dream come true. The quality of ingredients is high, the pure simplicity of the dishes is magic. No matter what your heart desires, with a little research, you will be eating amazing food in Rome. Eating on a Budget My first visit to Rome was one of sampling the amazing …
A visit to Porta Portese and I was in heaven. Wandering down the streets in Romeโs largest & best street market is eye candy for a shopper, especially a market lover. Here, every Sunday morning starting at 6am, you can find pretty much anything your heart desires. Clothing This is definitely the place to buy …
Iโm back in Rome!! I am so happy to be here. I last visited this city in 2018 and fell deeply in love. The city encompasses everything I look for. Exquisite food, beautiful art, history, culture and architecture. Along with these 5 things is usually great weather! Rome – a perfect destination for me. First …
Ok before I jet off to another destination, there are some things I must show you from my time here in Malta. This country is truly incredible and worth a return visit without a doubt. From the first moments after leaving the airport, I knew I would be coming back here at some point. There …
What an amazing city. So much history, beauty, culture, food, architecture and ambience. Stunning Valletta, the capital city of Malta, seems to have it all. Iโll show you some photographs so you can see what you will be embraced with when you arrive. Within the old city walls, Valletta is actually really easy to navigate. …
I think all readers know by now that I am a market fiend. As soon as I arrived in Malta and got myself settled, you better believe I started googling local markets. ๐ Well I found one, within walking distance. What a beautiful market in Birgu I found early on a Tuesday morning. This is …
Wow. I’m in love. โค๏ธ 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 …
My time in Mexico has come to an end. I travel to my next destination shortly. I will miss this beautiful country, as I always do when it’s time to leave. The lovely Mexican people I have met along the way have made my time here so special. This post is dedicated to them. Some …
We all know how much I love markets. There are no shortage of them in Mexico. If I wanted, I would be able to visit a different one every day of the week! The Three Hens & A Rooster market at the Rio Cuale in Puerto Vallarta takes place on Saturdays through high season. If …
We all know by now how much I adore markets! I will always try and visit one where ever I travel and usually more than once. ๐ Puerto Vallarta has several markets, one is the Thursday Night Market in the Marina. The marina market has many of the same vendors as the Lazaro Cardenas Saturday …
Yesterday I wrote a post about this outdoor market and what I found for sale that was unrelated to anything edible. Today I must continue writing about the Tianguis Libramiento, the amazing food and produce that I saw and purchased. I went to this market with the intention of purchasing the produce that I needed …
I’m back in Puerto Vallarta!! From the moment my driver dropped me off, I have felt almost giddy, I’m back in my happy place. ๐ I am staying in a new to me neighbourhood, not in the tourist area. So far, I can tell you I love it! Today I went to the Tianguis Libramiento …
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 …
I’m staying in the flat today. While I feel I have improved over yesterday, I need to let my body recover more before I make demands of it. I’m so glad I followed my tried and tested rule on the first day I arrived here in Sayulita. Why foresight is so valuable is allowing me …
Its a new year today. A common day to take stock, make plans, change old habits and look forward to new possibilities. This is my year. I have no big plans. I don’t know where I’m heading. I have a general idea of countries I’d like to visit, but really I’m flying by the seat …
If you are a market lover like myself, the Sunday market in the colonias of Puerto Morelos is not to be missed. Each Sunday, is a fair sized, open aired market that generally operates between the hours of 9am-2pm. Set up under the shade of the trees and along the sidewalks are individual stalls selling …
Little shits! I thought I had been extra careful with what food items I put in the cupboards but this box of local biscuits escaped my attention. The package inside the box was merely closed with a twist tie, and those little fellas found their way to the sugar load. So my cuppa and bikkies …