Possibly my favourite thing to do while in Malaga is to climb to the top of this hill. Complete with a 14th century fortress at the top, the hike up is nothing less than breathtaking. Bring your camera and see these spectacular views from Gibralfaro viewpoint. Getting There I walk from the historical centre through …
My plan for exploring this area was to spend quite a bit of time on the beaches. Having heard the name ‘Costa del Sol’ many times over the years, I had envisioned this place as extraordinary. What I found was entirely the opposite. Here is a brief overview of the beaches of the Costa del …
By far, the better coastal area in Budva is Becici. Still part of the same municipality, this is where the city shines. This extensive seaside beach is classier, cleaner and offers visitors a better experience than Slovenska Beach in Budva. Come explore beautiful Becici Beach in Montenegro and I’ll show you why its superior. Getting …
I am on a mission to visit the beaches in this coastal city. Discovering what is available, the vibes and the general layout of each one. Today it is nice and sunny so let’s spend a fun day exploring Gwangalli Beach in Busan. Getting There The metro stop that will bring visitors closest to the …
I am a beach girl at heart. Nothing brings me more pleasure and healing, than walking at a beautiful beach, toes in the sand, sound of the surf methodically placating my racing thoughts. I was ecstatic when I reached this beach. Dadaepo Beach, my favourite in Busan Korea by far. Getting There I took the …
Now onto my third coastal destination while visiting this Indonesian island this year. Previously I have explored the Seminyak and Canggu areas. The beautiful golden sand beaches in Sanur Bali are surprisingly busy, mostly with locals enjoying the sea. Sindhu Beach This is a gorgeous gold sand beach just south of Segara & Sanur. Here …
If there is a beach to be found in any destination, I will be the one to find it. 😁 I feel my absolute best at the beach, near the water, exposed to the big sky and horizon. Beside this beach is another attraction though, so a two or even three in one! A visit …
Well I did it, I found the most beautiful beach on this island, I’m sure of it. Wandering out of town one day, I took the road heading south. I knew there was a small beach I might see. Not expecting much, you can imagine how dazzled I was, when I saw Kata Noi Beach, …
As I wander the streets in this little seaside town, I have to wonder at all of the animals I have seen here! What a delight to bump into these beautiful creatures and a surprise for me. Not just cats and dogs as per usual, but other more interesting beings. Finding animals at Kamala Beach …
I have left the Old Town and travelled for 40 minutes to reach the coastline of Phuket. There are any number of beaches that I could have chosen to explore, however I was looking for a less crowded, less touristy place to sink my toes into the sand. At beautiful Kamala Beach on the Island …
Like many beach destinations, there are so many to choose from here. I quickly gravitated to specific ones though, throughout my stay. My favourites and the best beaches of Paphos are three, and they are all quite unique and special. Venus Beach Definitely the best sandy beach close to Paphos town is Venus Beach. Located …
One of the first things I did upon arrival into this beauty country, was head down to the seaside and check out the beach situation. As this is where I will be spending a large portion of my time, I wanted to suss out the best spots for me. I found some beautiful beaches in …
How excited am I to be here in a new destination! I was definitely ready to say goodbye to Turkey. There were so many things that I didn’t like about the area, my Airbnb’s, and in general feeling uncomfortable. But that is behind me now. Here are my first impressions of Paphos Cyprus. Windy Oh …
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 located in this mostly residential municipality for my first couple of weeks in Turkey. I am quite far from the coast, but every other day I cannot help but wander down to beautiful Konyaalti Beach in Antalya. Location From Antalya Old Town, Konyaalti Beach is towards the Taurus Mountain Range, on the …
I knew from limited research that there was a beach area not too far away from me. Looking into things once I arrived, I found out that Modica is indeed quite a large city, with various distinct neighbourhoods. One of these is the beach town, so today was a day trip to the beautiful beach …
Being in Salerno, I had to take the opportunity to visit the Amalfi coast. What better way than to take a ferry to its namesake location. Here are 6 free things to see & do in Amalfi that kept me busy for the day. Amalfi Cathedral Located in the centre of town, and visible from …
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 …
Why yes there are! If fact I have come across three so far in my daily walk-a-bout towns. Now I’m not going to lie and say they are the most beautiful I have seen, but attract sun seekers they do. So, are there any beaches in Salerno? Here is what I have found. Spiaggia Santa …
As is the norm for me, I went on a walk-a-bout this morning and discovered the most beautiful seaside village of Donja Lastva. Staying in Tivat, I have been surrounded by a fair amount of newness, in fact, the city is the fastest growing municipality in Montenegro. When I stumbled onto Donja, I was whisked …