I was lucky to have arrived in Ubud in time to see a most holy and mystical event. That of the creation, procession and cremation ceremony of the eldest son of the late king of Bali, Tjokorda Bagus Santaka. Being here during this time has cast a spell of magic into the air. My witness …
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 …
We all know how much I love markets at this point. 😂 If there is one to be found, rest assured I will find it. Here in this beautiful Thai city, I have a huge selection of markets to choose from. The best night market in Chiang Mai OT or Old Town, is the Walking …
I am in the city for the 47th Annual Flower Festival and that includes a parade! How lucky am I? Not knowing what to expect….at all, I was absolutely overwhelmed by the amazing Chiang Mai Flower Parade. From the costumes to dancers and of course the floats, everything was amazing! Logistics Reading about the route …
It is a very special time in Split and I am so glad I was here to see these events unfold. Today is Sudamja! Feast of St. Domnius and The Day of the City of Split. Brief History St. Domnius (Svetii Duje) was a 3rd century bishop who was beheaded by Diocletian and became a …
Today is February 24th, that means it is a special day for Mexico! This morning we all gathered for a celebration in Sayulita, Happy Flag Day! On this day every year since 1937, the Mexican people honour their beautiful flag and everything that it represents. I went for a walk this morning, down to the …