Deciding to flee from Torremolinos, because the situation with my Airbnb and the city was less than desirable, I took the train and travelled to Granada for a few days. Talk about a night and day change of scenery. I had very little time to prepare but have been more than pleasantly surprised. Here are …
One thing I always love in my travels is making friends with furry creatures along the way. I had absolutely no idea that I would encounter such a forest full of felines here in the city. The most delightful cats in Sarajevo are an absolute joy to spend time with. Türkiye Without a doubt the …
I decided on a day trip from Osaka and it was going to be on a single sunny day in the forecast. For my trip, I was taking two trains, and heading out towards Nara. This ancient city is located between Osaka and Kyoto. Having fun at the Nara Deer Park was how I spent …
Well I did it, I found the most beautiful beach on this island, I’m sure of it. Wandering out of town one day, I took the road heading south. I knew there was a small beach I might see. Not expecting much, you can imagine how dazzled I was, when I saw Kata Noi Beach, …
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. …
For my first venture into the city, and not knowing fully what to expect, I decided to stay in a hotel for a few days, just to get my feet wet. It was a wise decision and for a little splurge in price, I stayed in a lovely hotel on the beach. The Mandila Beach …
I am so excited to be starting this part of my adventure in Asia! I have waited for decades to be able to travel here and explore the region. As a child, I lived in Indonesia for a period of three years and to be honest, don’t have the best memories. Because of this, I …
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 …
I would be remiss to end my time in this country and not have a post showcasing all of the gorgeous felines I encountered here during my stay. Here are some photographs of the beautiful cats in Antalya Turkey that I had the pleasure of interacting with. In Parks There are several parks around the …
I started writing about this covered market but the post way getting way to long, so I decided to split it into two. Here is the second part that will cover everything else available, other than fresh food written about in the previous post. The best Pinarbasi Pazar Part Two. Dried Goods There was a …
You had to know I would find a market. 😂 And boy, is it every fantastic! I had so much fun, interacting with the vendors and looking around, I can’t wait for next Sunday to arrive. This post will be two parts, there is just so much to show you from the best Sunday Pinarbasi …
One of the reasons I am staying away from the tourist district for a couple of weeks, is that I’m taking care of chores. When you are travelling for as long as I am, things like teeth cleaning, picking up medications and purchasing basics all need taken care of along the way. Today I was …
I am in Antalya but I am quite a ways outside of the tourist and busiest part of the city. For now, I am located in a local residential neighbourhood that I though would be a nice place to enjoy the beach from and do some chores. Here are my first impressions of Konyaalti Antalya. …
Oh I am in heaven once again. After being in Salerno, and seeing, quite literally, only one cat up on a balcony, the entire time I was there, I am now surrounded! There are so many adorable shy cats of Modica that I am running out of space for all of the photos. Modica Alta …
I have never been to this part of Italy before, meaning Sicily. Arriving late at night, in the dark, I didn’t have any time to form an opinion before I crashed into a deep slumber after a long day of travel. When I awoke, I arose into an Italian fairy wonderland, something I was not …
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 …
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 …
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 …
It would be remiss of me to be on location for a month and not have a post about the beautiful cats of Nessebar. There are so many of them around this lovely town. I have seen every shape, size and colour and for the most part, they seem healthy and happy. Old Town Cats …
Before I arrived in Bulgaria, I had done research about things to do and see, but I wasn’t really prepared for what if feels like to live here short term. I didn’t know what to expect on a basic level. Here are 5 tips for visiting Plovdiv, things I have noticed after being here for …