I was quite surprised by a few things when I arrived here, things I was not expecting to see or experience in this country. I’ll try and cover the more prominent features so future visitors might have a little more awareness than I did. Here are some tourist tips and tricks for Tirana Albania. Beggars …
A market lover, I will always seek them out in every destination I travel to. They never get old and I learn so much from the new products I am exposed to. Wow, did I ever find a gem here in the city. And its huge. The best market in Tirana is Tregu Dinamo. Getting …
I wrote a post with the first group of ideas for fun and interesting activities in the city. But there is just so much more, so I have to create another post. Here are 5 more free things to do in Busan Korea that will keep you busy and entertained. Bujeon Market Located between the …
I am lucky. I have decided to explore Busan for a little while, staying in an apartment, and the location is perfect. In a local area, surrounded by all things Korean, and what is one of those things? A big and bustling market! Shopping at the authentic Bujeon market in Busan has been extraordinary. Getting …
Oh gosh, I cannot believe I am in Korea! Like Japan, this destination has been a dream but one that I never expected to be real. Probably even more so than Japan. I have arrived and had a few days to adjust and explore. Here are my first impressions of Busan South Korea. Fast Driving …
I haven’t had the best time in Bali to be honest. The over-tourism, congestion, traffic, unsanitary conditions, amount of bugs and unexpected unpleasantness has been more than any other place I have visited. However, one thing that always brightens my day, and stay, is the vegetation. Botanical Bali, how beautiful the flowers are, bringing joy …
Oh how I love markets, and seek them out where ever I travel to. I had been unable to locate a truly local one until this moment in my Bali trip. What a treat it is to explore this covered space to the fullest. Here at the interesting & fun Sindhu Market in Sanur Bali, …
Always on the lookout for a good market, I have found one in Bali that is a complete vibe. While I have certainly struggled to find an authentic local market, there have been numerous tourist ones. This one tops the cake though, the Sunday market at La Brisa Bali is fantastic! Getting There Located at …
I had no idea what to expect when I arrived in Osaka. Not being a ‘city girl’, I did find it very overwhelming. It took me a few days to get my groove on and feel comfortable walking around these unique streets and districts. With so much to keep me occupied, here are my top …
I have just had an amazing, short, first time visit to Kyoto, and am astounded at all of the things to see and do here. Dubbed as Japan’s cultural and traditional centre, I can tell you that you will have no shortage of activities to keep yourself busy. Here are my top 5 free things …
A must for me while travelling to a new destination is always to visit a market. Having been in Osaka and seeing all that was available there, I was curious as to what I could find here. The bountiful Nishiki market in Kyoto was even better! Brief History As early as the year 782, fish …
Oh, what a treasure trove I walked into completely unawares! I adore antique and flea markets, well any type of market really. And completely by accident, I stumbled onto this one, located in a 1,000-year-old Japanese temple! The best flea market at Shitennoji Temple in Osaka is a wonderland of goods, food and ambience. Deets …
Kamala is a small seaside town located on the West coast of Phuket Island in Thailand. Even though it’s a little hamlet, there are still things to do in the vicinity, that won’t cost a dime. Here are a few ideas, 5 free things to do at Kamala Beach Phuket to keep you busy. Friday …
Always on the lookout for things to do that aren’t going to cost me much or anything, I have discovered a few goodies here. As a budget traveller, I’m always looking for ideas where ever I travel, and enjoy writing these posts to provide ideas to others. Here are 6 free things to do in …
I wrote a post while in Chiang Mai, of the Thai food I have tried since arriving into this amazing country. Most of these dishes were consumed in a restaurant setting. I have also been snacking and street fooding my way through Thailand as well. Here are the best & worst Thai snack food I …
So far, even as a budget traveller who eats in most often to save money, I have felt comfortable dining out more than a few times. In general, I have found the food here to be more expensive than in Vietnam. But I have searched for budget friendly places and managed to find some. Here …
I enjoy writing this series to provide future visitors with ideas for things to see and do in each destination that I visit. Especially activities that don’t cost anything for they are just that much sweeter. As a budget traveller, here is a list of 5 free things to do in Chiang Mai Thailand. Temples …
Needing some fresh vegetables when I arrived into the city, my first stop was a market that was reasonably close to walk back from with a heavy load. From my google search, I settled on one outside of the Old City, but only a 20-minute walk from my Airbnb. I found the unique eats & …
I’m so glad I was in the city for this special weekend. It has been full of exciting events like dragon shows, parades and everything decorated extensively. Most of the activity took place in China Town, a very interesting part of the city. Happy Chinese New Year 2024 from Chiang Mai Thailand! China Town I …
One of the most interesting parts of this first taste of Vietnam for me, has been to see the huge variety of things to eat. So many of which are completely new to me and half of which I don’t know what they are. 🤣 Walking around, especially near the markets I have seen some …