As soon as I saw pictures from this village, I knew I had to see it if I was ever close by. Turns out I was closer than I thought! A quick Grab ride and I was in the beautiful Hue incense village of Thuy Xuan and was it ever amazing! Thuy Xuan This was …
I didn’t know what to expect when I booked to stay here, but I have been totally captivated by this young Vietnamese city. Here are 5 free things to do in Da Nang that you should not miss on your next visit. Dragon Bridge Without a doubt, this is a must see. The unique bridge …
In an effort to help others planning to travel or explore overseas, I will document my expenses for each country I lived in during the 2023 year. I didn’t keep records for the first 2.5 months in Mexico as almost everything was paid for in cash. Beginning with the next destination, here are my budget …
In an effort to help others planning to travel or explore overseas, I will document my expenses for each country I lived in during the 2023 year. I didn’t keep records for the first 2.5 months in Mexico as almost everything was paid for in cash. Beginning with the next destination, here are my budget …
In an effort to help others planning to travel or explore overseas, I will document my expenses for each country I lived in during the 2023 year. I didn’t keep records for the first 2.5 months in Mexico as almost everything was paid for in cash. Beginning with the next destination, here are my budget …
In an effort to help others planning to travel or explore overseas, I will document my expenses for each country I lived in during the 2023 year. I didn’t keep records for the first 2.5 months in Mexico as almost everything was paid for in cash. Beginning with the next destination, here are my budget …
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 …
Like many beach destinations, there are so many to choose from here. I quickly gravitated to specific ones though, throughout my stay. My favourites and the best beaches of Paphos are three, and they are all quite unique and special. Venus Beach Definitely the best sandy beach close to Paphos town is Venus Beach. Located …
I’ve been feeling mixed these past couple of weeks. On one hand I reflect on how lucky I am, being able to explore this big beautiful world. On the other hand, I am missing my children, something fierce. It’s a Happy & Merry Christmas 2023 but one with a big helping of aching heart. At …
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 …
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 the last few weeks on the Bulgarian Riviera, and have noticed many differences between beach goers here and those from my home in Canada. Having visited many, many beach towns and resorts all over the world, here are my observations on the surprising differences in beach vibes – Europe vs the West. …
I have been on location for a couple of weeks now. Exploring the area around Nessebar has been fantastic. The vibes here are great, very light, soft and free of stress. People have travelled to this area of Bulgaria for their holidays and are relaxed. Having been to 9 different beaches here so far, this …
Being based in Nessebar, Bulgaria for a few weeks has given me the ability to explore the surrounding areas. One such, is the little resort town of Ravda which is located up the coast. It takes me 45 minutes to walk there, beach-combing on the way up and discovering the town on the way back. …
I had been walking past this gyro stand called Alex Foods, for days. The gyro’s looked so delicious and every time I passed, there was a line up for the food. I knew it must be good. I haven’t had the best luck with food in Plovdiv, the language barrier has proven to make purchasing …
I wrote a post a few days ago, outlining things that I wish I had known about before I arrived in the city. Knowing these may have helped my adjustment somewhat. Here are 5 more tips when visiting Plovdiv, that may provide useful to someone. Weather Its hot. Really hot. Yes, I looked at the …
Yesterday I walked the complete stretch of coastline in the hotel zone of Puerto Vallarta, from Playa Tranquila to just shy of the Maritime cruise ship terminal. I have posted pictures of Playa Tranquila and Playa Las Glorias. Today I will write about and show photo’s of Playa Los Tules, Holi & de Oro in …
There are four main areas that make up the largest portion of the town of Sayulita, Mexico. They are Downtown, Gringo Hill, North End and South End. Today I was checking out North End & Nanzal in Sayulita. It was leg workout day, that’s for sure! 🙂 Av. del Palmar is one long road that …
Looking to keep up your exercise regime while travelling or on holiday? You are in luck. There are many options of gyms & areas to work out in Puerto Morelos. For a fairly small town, there are a surprising number of gyms here. If you are looking for a place to workout, you will have …
Its been four days of overcast skies and rain here in Puerto Morelos. I always start my day with a long walk each morning, and today was the first day that I have been able to do that since Christmas eve! Back home, life carries on in the rain, especially in an area where we …