These posts are always interesting to me. They record my initial thoughts upon arrival at each destination. I enjoy seeing how my images have changed by the time I am ready to leave any given area. Here are my first impressions of Seville Spain. Friendly If you didn’t read my previous post, you won’t know …
Tourist Tips and Tricks for Tirana Albania
I was quite surprised by a few things when I arrived here, things I was not expecting to see or experience in this country. I’ll try and cover the more prominent features so future visitors might have a little more awareness than I did. Here are some tourist tips and tricks for Tirana Albania. Beggars …
Travel Day Tivat to Tirana on Austrian Airlines
I’m changing destinations again, this time it’s a super fast jaunt, only 3.5 hours long with a short layover in Vienna. I am glad to be leaving Budva, it has been somewhat disappointing and I have had a terrible time with my Airbnb which I will explain in a future post. For now, it’s a …
Easy Travel Day Bali to South Korea via Ho Chi Minh
I’m on the move again, its finally time to leave Bali and head to my next destination. Super excited about this move. The travel day will be relatively short compared to many I have done, but tiring as its through a night and includes a red eye. My easy travel day Bali to South Korea …
5 Things I Did Not Like about Bali
I have not made a secret of the fact that I have not enjoyed my time here in Bali. The country is suffering from over tourism, more than any other place I have visited. I was shocked by what I saw upon first arrival, the frustration I could see on the faces of the locals …
The Adventures of Riding Grab Around Bali
My mode of transport to navigate this tropical island has been Grab. For several reasons I feel the safest as a solo female traveller, using this ride App rather than any other method. Here are some of the adventures of riding Grab around Bali. Expense It definitely has not been cheap, unlike Thailand, and definitely …
Walking the Streets & Being Safe in Ubud
I was in complete shock when I arrived into town. It is very clear, that the infrastructure of this once quaint village, has in no way kept up with the growing population and popularity of this part of Bali. Walking the streets & being safe in Ubud is a real challenge and not one I …
Walking Thru the Kajeng Rice Fields in Ubud
One of the things I did not want to miss, on this first trip to Ubud, was to explore the majestic rice patties that I have seen so many pictures of on social media. There is one specifically that is within walking distance of the town. Walking thru the Kajeng rice fields in Ubud is …
My First Impressions of Bali Indonesia
Driving from the airport in Denpasar and arriving at my Airbnb in Ubud was a huge shock to the system. Especially after being in Japan for the past month. Could I have picked a more different place? Here are my first impressions of Bali Indonesia. Chaos From the moment I left the airport in my …
My First Impressions of Osaka Japan
Wow! I cannot tell you how excited I am to be here visiting Japan for the very first time in my life! It is a place that, for some reason, I never thought I would get to see in person. I have not done very much research; I want this trip to be as virgin …
The Ugliness of Karon & Kata in Phuket
I don’t usually write posts like this, but after spending a few weeks exploring this area and these towns, I just can’t get this off my mind. Try as I might I am struggling to find beauty here in the towns. Phuket has an undercurrent of sleaze, and although its arguably at its worst in …
A Scary Thing Happened at Kamala in Phuket
I almost had my legs smashed. 😟 I have been travelling the world for over a year now, and this is the fourth frightening incident to occur. A scary thing happened at Kamala in Phuket as I was walking up the hillside to reach the View Point above the beach. The Walk At the far …
My Budget Travel Expenses for Antalya – 38 Days
In an effort to help others planning to travel or explore overseas, I will document my expenses for each country I lived in during the 2023 year. I didn’t keep records for the first 2.5 months in Mexico as almost everything was paid for in cash. Beginning with the next destination, here are my budget …
My Budget Travel Expenses for Plovdiv – 55 Days
In an effort to help others planning to travel or explore overseas, I will document my expenses for each country I lived in during the 2023 year. I didn’t keep records for the first 2.5 months in Mexico as almost everything was paid for in cash. Beginning with the next destination, here are my budget …
5 Things to Know About Antalya
An aspect of international travel I enjoy, is having my impressions either confirmed or completely turned on their heads. This latest destination did one of those things. While not completely out of line, my impressions were so overly romanticized about Turkey. Here are 5 things to know about Antalya that form part of the reasons …
Walking Safely in Konyaalti Antalya
I feel I have to write this post to let people know, especially visitors with children, that they need to be hyper aware when walking around this city. I am a big walker; it is my preferred mode of transportation for exploration. Walking safely in Konyaalti Antalya is a challenge that’s for sure. Sidewalks If …
Travel Day Flying from Catania to Antalya
Well that was a short and sweet visit to Catania. The reason I was there was to relocate before my travel day, breaking up what would otherwise have been an exhausting trip. This travel day flying from Catania to Antalya was much more manageable. I’m sure glad I had the sense to pre-book a private …
Beautiful Sicilian Doors in Modica
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 …
Taking the Ferry from Salerno to Amalfi
How could I not resist a day trip to somewhere on the Amalfi coast, being based in Salerno for a couple of weeks? Not having any preconceived ideas, I decided on taking the ferry from Salerno to Amalfi to explore that cute little town. Porto Turistico There seem to be two tourist ports in the …
The Incredible Street Art of the Muri D’autore
Within the beautiful historical district of Salerno is a riot of tiny alleys and streets. This once run down area of the city has been revitalized with art. The incredible street art of the Muri D’autore is quite literally everywhere in this singular neighbourhood. Muri D’autore What began as a tribute to the poet Alfonso …