One travel tradition that I have is to visit at least one cemetery in each destination. Not only do these spaces provide me with a peaceful respite, but they offer me a glimpse into the culture and beauty of the area. I discovered the unique San Fernando Cemetery in Seville only a short walk away …
I don’t think I have hidden the fact that I have not had the best time in Bali. The country is nothing like I expected. Granted I did not do nearly enough homework so this is all on me. It was not a loss however; I did indeed discover some beautiful things that I really …
I didn’t have the best time in Ubud to be honest. Its just not my vibe. Waayyy too touristy for me, missing just about all of its authenticity and generally not pleasant. If you are headed that way though, here are 4 free things to do in Ubud Bali that might be of interest. Campuhan …
What I witnessed this day, I will never forget. I had no idea what I was seeing or why it was happening. The images right before my eyes where intense, ghastly, grotesque and incredibly unique. After doing some research, I realized I had seen part of the gruesome Vegetarian Festival in Phuket. Timing This festival …
With over 300 temples in the city, it is difficult to choose which ones to write about. While I have easily entered 20 complexes in my time here, some stand out more than others. I came with no pre-arranged itinerary for seeing the temples, instead, I let the inherent beauty captivate me. Here are 3 …
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 …
In the middle of Chloraka, there stand two churches which are sometimes referred to by the same name, standing almost side by side. One is very old and quaint, the other large and grand. Both are beautiful in their own rights. I visited these today, the old & new churches in Chloraka. The Old Church …
I was on my walk-a-bout town this morning and thought I would explore a new area of Plovdiv. Having read about old town, I wanted to check out this neighbourhood to see the old houses from the 18th & 19th centuries. What I found instead was the Church of St Constantine and Helena. I must …
There are endless things to see and do in Marjan Park, a beautiful peninsula beside the city of Split. When I was down near the water, exploring the beaches one day, I looked up at the soaring cliff face above me. And what I saw was magnificent! I needed to explore that today, so I …
Easter Sunday is a day of huge celebrations here in Malta, for it is the resurrection of Jesus today. The church bells have been ringing for hours! Fire crackers have been booming, people have been throwing confetti and candy from their windows as processions pass by on the streets below. Happy Easter from Malta! I …
Being one of the most religious days of the year for a Catholic, I thought it would be interesting to visit St. Lawrence’s Church on my walk this morning. It’s Good Friday in Birgu, well everywhere in fact, and probably one of the most important days of the year for a Christian. St. Lawrence’s Church …
After visiting St. John’s Co Cathedral in the morning, and dodging the crowds on the Merchant’s Street, I was in need of a quiet space for the remainder of the day. Close to where I was, is the museum of fine arts, and I thought spending an afternoon at MUZA would be perfect. MUZA is …
Wow. I’m in love. ❤️ Looking out the car windows on the ride from the airport, I knew I had made a great choice in visiting this country. I have been here a few days now, here are my first impressions of Malta. Most structures are made of huge limestone blocks ranging from ivory to …
Last week I walked around one area of the colonias in Puerto Morelos with the purpose of looking at the Christmas lights on the casas. I wanted to see how they compared with our lights back in Canada. Well the extent of the decorations was utterly charming. Back in Canada, in the small town that …