Needing to escape the confines of the city, I looked at my map to see where I could hike to that would get me into nature. Finding two options, I did both of these small expeditions on different days, in the early morning hours. Hiking into the Budva countryside offers amazing views of the bay. …
The Beautiful Flowers of Sarajevo
If there is one thing that brings me tremendous joy while I travel, it is finding and photographing flowers. I seem to be able to create a post in just about every destination, showcasing the beauty of nature that surrounds me. Here, I have simply been overwhelmed. The beautiful flowers of Sarajevo are prolific and …
Beautiful Spring Flowers in Osaka Japan
I have experienced such a mixed bag of weather since my arrival into the city. The first few days were met with freezing temperatures, and in fact a risk of snow one night. I quickly scurried out to find a few warmer pieces of clothing to wear. ๐ But the forecast has changed, and I …
The Beautiful Flower Market in Chiang Mai
With how much I love flowers, one might have thought that I would have experienced a flower market before. I have seen blooms for sale at various venues across the globe, but never one place wholly dedicated to them. Well, I had a ball today, the beautiful flower market in Chiang Mai is amazing! Location …
5 Free Things to Do & See in Tivat
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. …
Lovely River Walk in Plovdiv
Spending the last few days down near the river, exploring this part of the city, I was able to find a really lovely river walk in Plovdiv. Maritsa River The Maritsa River flows through the city of Plovdiv and is the longest river in the Balkans. There are 6 bridges that cross the river of …
Beware of the Bugs in Bulgaria
One thing I was not prepared for in Plovdiv, was the number of bugs! I did my research before choosing this beautiful city, but no where did I see or read mention about all of the bugs I would encounter. Beware of the bugs in Bulgaria, the sheer number and size of these insects is …
The Prettiest Flowers in Plovdiv
Bulgaria is known for its glorious roses and the making of rose oil. Walking around the city, I notice roses everywhere, and have taken so many photos, I have created a post. But what about all of the other floral varieties? Here are some of the prettiest flowers in Plovdiv that I have seen thus …
The Highest Hike, Youth Hill
The city of Plovdiv was built on seven hills. Only six remain however, as one was used to create many of the roads we walk and drive upon today. I have made it my aim to climb each of the hills, and today I conquered another. The highest hike, Youth Hill is definitely worth the …
The 6 Ancient Churches on Marjan Hill
Marjan Hill is a fascinating place to explore with an extensive history. Upon this peninsula are numerous churches, however only a handful have been preserved and remain standing today. All of the 6 ancient churches on Marjan Hill are accessible by foot and are completely charming in their appearance. Marjan Hill has been used as …
The Marjan Forest Park Loop
Inside this huge and amazing natural space is a myriad of hiking trails that I plan to explore in the coming weeks. To get a feel for the size of this park though, I thought I would try walking the Marjan Forest Park loop. It is a 5 kilometre walk around the perimeter, and took …
The Free Rose Garden in Rome
This trip has turned into one full of the most lovely outdoor nature adventures! Today I visited the free rose garden in Rome. I recently discovered this even existed, and low and behold it only just opened for the season. How lucky am I? Getting There The address is Via di Valle Murcia 6, and …
Amazing Sculptures on the Malecon
One of my favourite things about Puerto Vallarta is the Malecon boardwalk. This beautiful walkway stretches from the Hotel Rosita to just past the Pier at Playa Los Muertos. Starting at the hotel, are a number of amazing sculptures on the Malecon that perfectly showcase the talent in this vibrant city. The Malecon in Puerto …