This capital city housing over 1.3 million residents is a huge and vibrant municipality. Having only gained independence in 2008, the country is young but that doesn’t mean there are limited things to do in Belgrade. Quite the opposite in fact, there are many interesting sites to discover and investigate. Here are 5 free things …
The Republic of Serbia only gained its full independence when it split with Montenegro in 2006. That makes it one of the newest countries in the world. What better place to begin exploring then, from one of the oldest places in the city. Beautiful Belgrade Fortress, the park and rivers is where I am heading …
To appreciate the beauty and size of the historical parts of this capital city, it is imperative to reach a height. Here are two ways to accomplish this. The first one you can simply walk from anywhere near the corniche and for the other you will need a vehicle. Muttrah Fort & Al-Bustan for the …
Oh it feels good to be back on this picturesque island. I am welcomed with bright sunny skies, mild temperatures and a coastline full of beaches and views of the endless horizon. Returning to the same city I was in last time; here are my second impressions of Paphos Cyprus. Promenade What was under construction …
An historical treasure that dominates the landscape in this capital city is the Skopje Kale (kale being Turkish for ‘fortress’). Used on the coat of arms which in turn shows up on the city flag, you know this is an important structure. On your next visit, don’t miss Skopje Fortress a real historical treasure. Getting …
Stari Bar or Old Town Bar is the most important medieval city in the whole of the Balkans. This is according to the UNESCO World Heritage Organization. The city was abandoned just over 100 years ago, and what remains is simply extraordinary. Why you should visit Old Town Bar Montenegro is an easy question to …
Podgorica is the second least visited capital city in Europe. Often dubbed as ‘boring’, I am here and hoping to find not only why that is, but what there actually is to see. Always drawn to historical places, the first area I explore is the oldest part of the city. What remains of Stara Varos …
Possibly my favourite thing to do while in Malaga is to climb to the top of this hill. Complete with a 14th century fortress at the top, the hike up is nothing less than breathtaking. Bring your camera and see these spectacular views from Gibralfaro viewpoint. Getting There I walk from the historical centre through …
I enjoy writing these posts so much, for it means I have discovered some things in each destination that I want to share. This city was no exception, while it took me a while to warm up to Tirana, I really grew to enjoy my time here. I give you 5 free things to do …
Needing to escape the confines of the city, I looked at my map to see where I could hike to that would get me into nature. Finding two options, I did both of these small expeditions on different days, in the early morning hours. Hiking into the Budva countryside offers amazing views of the bay. …
This will have to be two posts, there are too many things to show you from this absolutely incredible site. I had no idea, when I decided to visit the amazing Paphos Archaeological Park that I would see as many cool things as I did. Nea Pafos as it is officially referred to, is the …
I knew there was a castle here in town that I must visit but each time I walked past, it looked closed, at least partially. Therefore, it was low on my priority of places to see. However, the more I though about leaving without seeing it, the more I needed to go. Today was the …
Being a budget traveller, I usually end up googling my destinations to see what I can do for little to no money. One of my purposes in my travels now, is to provide fellow travellers with things that I have found and enjoyed. Here are my 5 free things to do & see in Tivat. …
Often referred to as the Pearl of the Black Sea, Old Nessebar is an incredibly beautiful and historic town situated in the Burgas Province of Bulgaria. The biggest reason for my visit to this area of Bulgaria in fact, was to see this remarkable ancient city. Brief History Originally a Thracian settlement, Nessebar was overtaken …
This post will not be about the beautiful ancient Roman Theatre or the Stadium of Philippopolis. Nor will it cover the various parts of the Roman Forum near Central Square. On my walks-a-bout town, I have discovered various other amazing ancient ruins around Plovdiv that I wanted to share. Fortress Walls in Vitosha Street While …
Today was such a fun day! I took bus number 73 from Bus Terminal Sukoisan in Split, and went to a fort that used to be a castle. I accidentally missed the stop, don’t ask, so I had to back track down a highway with no shoulder. That was a little nerve-wracking, but I eventually …