On this short trip back to my home country, the plan is to visit the places that brought me the most joy while I lived here. I’ll be doing all of these with at least one of my adult children, my favourite people in the whole world. Today we explore a coastal area, that of …
A beach girl at heart, you know I had to check out this area of the country. Having spent considerable time in Budva and Tivat, I am curious to see how Bar compares. While not a huge fan of a rocky beach, if that’s all that available, then I’ll take it. A day trip to …
A favourite post to create at the end of my time in each destination are these. Providing ideas, that are not only budget friendly, but perhaps unique and special, hidden gems if you will. Here are 5 free things to do in Marsala Sicily that made my time here memorable. Genna Salt Pans One of …
When I arrived for the first time, I chose to stay in Senglea. Without knowing it at the time, that proved to be a tremendous boon for me. I was instantly immersed in one of the most historic areas on the island. Should you stay in the Three Cities of Malta? Let me show you …
Readers will know by now how much I love markets. Any type, any kind, I will go check them out and be enthralled by what I discover. I was equally excited about this one that I had heard and read about. Is the Sunday Marsaxlokk Market in Malta worth the hype? Hmmmm. How to Get …
My last stop on this exploration of southern Spain leaves me with ideas to pass along to you. As always, these are places that stand out to me, and are of course costing nothing to see. Here are 6 free things to do in Palma de Mallorca that I hope you will enjoy as much …
Always the last thing I do before leaving a destination is pass along any place that I thoroughly enjoyed. As a budget traveller on frugal means, I don’t often pay for entry into places and see very few tourist sights. What I find and treasure the most are the free things I happen upon at …
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 have arrived in this city, hoping to spend a considerable amount of time on the beaches of the Costa del Sol. Unfortunately, I have found them in rough shape. Filled with debris and garbage that I think is a result of the recent floods. I can however enjoy another aspect of the waterfront. Walking …
My plan for exploring this area was to spend quite a bit of time on the beaches. Having heard the name ‘Costa del Sol’ many times over the years, I had envisioned this place as extraordinary. What I found was entirely the opposite. Here is a brief overview of the beaches of the Costa del …
Some of my favourite posts are these ones, passing along ideas to future travellers. When ever I google about a destination, I invariably get the handful of the most popular things, but I’m curious about the hidden gems. This is what I am determined to show you. Here are 5 free things to do in …
As always, when getting ready to depart a location, I like to create one of these posts to pass along ideas to future travellers. This has been a short excursion for me, but having spent only a few days here, I have some ideas for you. Here are 5 free things to do in Tangier …
In a previous post I listed some ideas of things to see if you should find yourself visiting this bustling and chaotic city of Antalya. My days have been full, wandering around and seeing all that I can without any cost. Here are 5 more free things to do in Antalya that I think are …
I have been in this part of Turkey now for a month and have discovered some interesting and fun things to see that won’t cost a dime. As a budget traveller, I am always happy when I can be out and about, exploring a destination and not spending dollars. Here are 5 free things to …
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. …
Being situated in the Bay of Kotor, I knew I would be surrounded by all things marine. What I didn’t know is just how luxurious Porto Montenegro and marinas of Tivat actually are. I know virtually nothing about boats and boating life, but I can certainly admire the beauty of these vessels. Porto Montenegro The …
Besides the obvious draw which is Old Nessebar itself, and its ancient cobblestone streets full of ruins and churches, there are many more things to experience in the area. Here are 5 free things to do in Nessebar if you are on a budget and curious about the vicinity. Nessebar South Beach With Sunny Beach …
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 …
I’ve got you covered. I took a Jadrolinija Ferry to the Island of Brac and spent the day exploring the ancient village of Supetar, swimming in the Adriatic Sea and dining on fresh fish! If you are looking for a great day trip from Split, this is easy, totally doable and doesn’t break the bank. …
I had previously explored the beaches near Split heading towards Marjan Park. This morning I walked down to the Riva Waterfront and turned left instead of right. What I found were beautiful sandy beaches near Split. I knew all the beaches were not rock and stone, but I hadn’t yet found the sandy ones. Bacvice …