Imagine a 5.5-kilometre-long, mainly pedestrian only street, lined with shops ranging from tiny boutique to big luxury brands. Early 20th century architecture at one end and a serene Buddhist Temple at the other. Food, snacks and candy to entice even the most hardcore dieter. Come with me and let’s have some fun on Nanjing Road …
One of my favourite things to do in any destination is to let myself wander with abandon. And especially an old city, bursting with history and charisma that I just know is holding secrets and hidden gems. Get lost with me in Siena Italy and let’s see what we can discover. Piazza del Campo I …
When I arrived for the first time, I chose to stay in Senglea. Without knowing it at the time, that proved to be a tremendous boon for me. I was instantly immersed in one of the most historic areas on the island. Should you stay in the Three Cities of Malta? Let me show you …
With this being my second time visiting the city, I am exploring my surroundings a bit more. I have decided on another day trip, this time to see a specialty of the area that has been produced in the region for hundreds of years. Come experience the beautiful Vietnamese culture at Nam O Fish Sauce …
As a slow traveller, one of my most favourite things to do in any city is to amble aimlessly. I’m not a huge fan of seeing the usual tourist sights anywhere I go. Instead, my passion lies in finding the hidden gems, meeting locals and feeling as immersed as I can in everyday life. Get …
One of my favourite areas to explore in this bustling city also happens to be the oldest trading sector. With colours, sights and sounds to brighten your senses, this district is a fascinating place. Visiting the vibrant & fun Chiang Mai Chinatown should be on every visitor’s list. Location Walking from Tha Phae gate at …
My first day in Petra, I have decided to divide my time at two places. They happen to be at either end of this enormous and ancient city. I spent the early morning making my way from the visitor’s centre to the Treasury. Now its late morning, the air is a little warmer and I’ll …
I have taken the bus from Granada to Malaga. I am eager to explore this new home of mine, for the short term anyways. Not having done a whole lot of research, here are my first impressions of Malaga Spain. Big City Feel Not realizing just how big the city is, I really feel those …
Unfortunately, my visit here has been a very short one. Walking around, I quickly discovered many things that I would like to pass on to future travellers to see. This city has captured my heart with its beauty, history and depth. Here are 7 free things to do in Granada Spain that I hope you …
Wanting to explore the city to a wider extent, I walked to this fun and vibrant district. Here visitors will find the Japanese youth culture threaded through a multitude of tiny streets. Looking for boutique shopping and some amazing eateries? The wonderful world of Amerika-Mura in Osaka is not to be missed. Thrift Shops If …
Regular readers are probably aware that I gravitate to the older neighbourhoods when visiting any new destination. I love the depth of character, vibrancy and grit of the old hoods. Cyprus is no different. There is a lot of history to explore here and the old town Paphos is so pretty!! Capital Paphos was once …
I love to shop. However, now that my suitcase is all I have in life, I cannot add even a key chain to the lot, unless I remove something. As a result, I am now left with window shopping only. This has not curtailed hunting down a bargain or looking for beautiful things. Here are …
I’ve posted about Old Nessy and the beautiful beaches, but what about New Nessebar and the area? Well, it seems there are actually two areas, one I’ll refer to as New, which is the closest to the old town, and then New New which is actually newly built. Old Nessebar Old Nessy was actually an …
We all know that inflation has been a battle for almost everyone over the last year or so. It has hit particularly hard with the increased prices of food at the store. Each time I change destinations, I do a shop on the day of arrival, to stock the kitchen. Today I am recording 2 …