Well, its time to move to my next destination. I’ve had an interesting time in Tirana, stayed in a beautiful Airbnb and I’m ready to move on. My travel day Tirana to Seville on Lufthansa should be simple and easy. Let’s see how it goes. Tirana I had my alarm set for 2:30am and left …
Readers will know by now, that I have an enormous passion for street art and graffiti. I document as much as I can, where ever I travel to. One thing I was not expecting to find, especially such a proliferation of in this city, is public art. The amazing street art scene in Tirana is …
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. …
A long time ago, I read ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ by Arthur Golden. It is an historical fiction novel, perhaps my favourite genre, and moved me so deeply. I never thought I would ever have the opportunity to see a geisha in person. Whilst visiting Kyoto, I did. The exquisite geisha & maiko of Gion …
Wanting to see what old Kyoto, and old Japan might have looked like, I researched areas to visit within the city, that might offer me a glimpse into the past. What I discovered were a few spots I might find what I was searching for. I explored the beautiful Gion District in Kyoto one day, …
On a day trip to Nara from Osaka, my first stop was to visit with the beautiful sika deer at the park. But after that, I went on an exploratory mission inside the neighbouring temple. Here are 5 things not to be missed at Todai-ji temple in Nara. The Great Buddha Hall It would be …
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 …
This has to be my first real post of the island of Phuket. I am in a guesthouse that is smack dab in the centre of the most charming part of the city. Everywhere I look, I see quaint buildings with decorative features of years past. The beautiful architecture of Old Town Phuket is another …
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 …
I have a tradition of visiting a cemetery in every country I visit, sometimes multiple. Finding one here was a challenge, for when I google or search maps, multiple places pin point, however they are not actual cemeteries. I lucked out and found one, and spent a morning visiting a unique cemetery in Hue City. …
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 …
In keeping with tradition, I wanted to visit a cemetery in Antalya. A previous post showcased the old Ottoman cemetery that I found in Kaleici, but I wanted to see what a current day site was like. I was in luck; I found the Islamic cemetery in Antalya that was close to my apartment too. …
I have a tradition of visiting a cemetery in each new country I explore. I’m not sure what the fascination is, but not only do I find most cemeteries utterly peaceful, they hold a profound beauty as well. I found a gem here in Kaleici, the tiny Ottoman cemetery in Antalya. Ottoman Empire Kaleici is …
I have finished my time in Konyaalti and moved closer to the centre. Here I sit amid the hustle and bustle, noise and chaos that is all things big city. After a short ten minute walk however, I can escape all of this and find myself immersed in beautiful Kaleici Old Town Antalya Turkey. Kaleici …
Somewhere I had read that the ancient peoples in this part of Sicily lived in caves, before the time of the stone houses I am seeing today. As I started my walk-a-bout towns, I kept an eye out, specifically on the rock faces. Le grotte – the cave homes are some of the coolest things …
Oh how I love my doors. Every single city I explore, my camera roll is consistently filled with images of doors, doorways, door décor etc. As I have wandered the quaint streets of this beautiful town, my passions have been re-ignited. The beautiful Sicilian doors in Modica are abundant and incredibly charming. Rustic Doors Probably …
It was a little cloudy today, with a light threat of rain and a thunder storm, so I decided on indoor activities. I had heard about an ancient church here in town, set within the deep recesses of the hillside. Making my way to St. Peters Church, I wandered into a back alley and found …
Oh I am in heaven once again. After being in Salerno, and seeing, quite literally, only one cat up on a balcony, the entire time I was there, I am now surrounded! There are so many adorable shy cats of Modica that I am running out of space for all of the photos. Modica Alta …
From prior research of the area, I knew there was a huge gorgeous church in the town. What I didn’t know was that there are actually over 100 churches here! Alas, I believe the largest, most photographed and well known one is the amazing San Giorgio Cathedral in Modica. Duomo of San Giorgio Or the …
Every city I visit, I always end up with an enormous number of photographs of beautiful old doors. There is just something so special about the entry into a dwelling. I think it lies in the mystery behind it. Here are pictures of the best doors & windows in Salerno that I discovered in my …