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 …
I wish everyone today, a Feliz Navidad and Happy Christmas. It is a rainy day in Puerto Morelos. The skies have been overcast and full of water for three days now with this Norte. I can hear the Mexican families in the homes around me, cooking their feasts for this special day. The smells in …
Last week I walked around one area of the colonias in Puerto Morelos with the purpose of looking at the Christmas lights on the casas. I wanted to see how they compared with our lights back in Canada. Well the extent of the decorations was utterly charming. Back in Canada, in the small town that …
How to get around Puerto Morelos is very easy and straight forward. There are two areas of Puerto Morelos. The town at the beach is where most of the hotels are and where tourists generally spend their holiday. It consists of three main streets that run horizontal to the shore. The colonias is where most …
Yesterday I posted about Christmas decorations that I have photographed since I arrived in Puerto Morelos. They were photo’s of decorations that are very western in nature. The typical Santa Claus and Christmas tree with shiny baubles. Today, I’m going to show you pictures of a more humble approach to Christmas decorations. Most of these …
With today being December 20th, I thought it about time to share some photo’s of Christmas decorations. Christmas in the tropics, here in Puerto Morelos Mexico, has been a bit of an adjustment for me and the big day has not yet arrived. With all of the sunshine and heat, I’m finding it difficult to …
So my brain is having a little difficulty with the juxtaposition of a tropical Christmas. I’m Canadian and am most familiar with the typical western Christmas. You know, the cold weather, soaring dark pine trees, snow covered ground and mugs of hot chocolate. Being absolutely bombarded everywhere you go with Christmas music and decorations, usually …
Each day for me begins with a long walk. I head out early in the morning when the air is pleasantly fresh and the atmosphere is soft and dreamy. I like to imagine most people tucked away in their beds, while myself and a few other like minded souls have the world to ourselves. Today’s …
Oh to be back on the Caribbean side of Mexico again! This time exploring beautiful Puerto Morelos, the Seaside Town. I’m walking this area in depth and with the intention of seeing if this spot would warrant a longer stay for me in the future. Puerto Morelos There are two main parts to Puerto Morelos, …