I’m back in Europe and am thrilled for the change of scenery. My last six months has been spent in Asia, a first taste visiting that corner of the world as an adult. Time for Europe summer. Finding myself in a completely new to me destination, here are my first impressions of Sarajevo in Bosnia. …
On a walk about town the other day, I had the pleasure of visiting not one cemetery but two! In keeping with tradition of trying to visit a cemetery in each destination, I managed to double up. The derelict Ottoman Cemetery & Paphos Cemetery are near each other but remarkably different. Ottoman Cemetery This Ottoman …
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 …
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 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 …
Being an avid photographer of doors, windows doesn’t come as much of a stretch. Normally, I gather a few pictures of windows as I travel, but here I have amassed lot! There are just so many beautiful windows in Plovdiv. Decoration Many of the buildings here in the city are incredibly decorative. Having such a …
One of my favourite things to see in any place I visit, is the architecture. So much history and cultural expression is wrapped up in the facades and buildings. Walking around every day, I have been overwhelmed by the unique architecture in Plovdiv. This city has such a varied past, and it clearly shows in …