One of my favourite ways to discover a new destination, is to let myself wander with abandon. Doing this, with no preconceived agenda, allows me the presence of mind, to really explore a space. Get lost with me in the Old Bazaar in Skopje Macedonia, lets discover magic. Brief History The Old Bazaar is located …
Readers will know by now how much I love markets. Any type, any kind, I will go check them out and be enthralled by what I discover. I was equally excited about this one that I had heard and read about. Is the Sunday Marsaxlokk Market in Malta worth the hype? Hmmmm. How to Get …
What if I sent you to a bridge to see all three of these things? Well right here in Da Nang, you can indeed have this unique experience. Its one of the most special things to do, especially on a weekend evening. See Fire! Dragons! And a night market in Da Nang Vietnam. Dragon Bridge …
My first day here, I spend getting myself settled into my hotel and acquainted with my surroundings. Once again, I am the only person checked in, due to the lack of tourists in the region. I’m curious to see what this town is like, having only been developed in the last 30 years. Come with …
Readers will know by now; how much I adore markets of any kind. I was in my element here in Tangier, and perhaps found my personal limit as well. Let me explain. The Grand & Petit Socco of Tangier Morocco will awaken all of your senses, more than you might want. Grand Socco Ok, we …
There is nothing more exciting that getting lost in a new place, one that is steeped in history and mystery. Travellers to Tangier Morocco, will be excited to learn about the oldest part of the city. Getting lost in the exotic Medina in Tangier is an onslaught for the senses and one not soon forgotten. …
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. …
I had seen photos of this adorable place online before I arrived. Instantly, I knew it would be of interest, for the use of colour and street art is a definite magnet for me. A nice sunny day arrived and it was time. Come spend the day with me at the quirky Gamcheon Culture Village …
A must for me while travelling to a new destination is always to visit a market. Having been in Osaka and seeing all that was available there, I was curious as to what I could find here. The bountiful Nishiki market in Kyoto was even better! Brief History As early as the year 782, fish …
Oh, what a treasure trove I walked into completely unawares! I adore antique and flea markets, well any type of market really. And completely by accident, I stumbled onto this one, located in a 1,000-year-old Japanese temple! The best flea market at Shitennoji Temple in Osaka is a wonderland of goods, food and ambience. Deets …
Kamala is a small seaside town located on the West coast of Phuket Island in Thailand. Even though it’s a little hamlet, there are still things to do in the vicinity, that won’t cost a dime. Here are a few ideas, 5 free things to do at Kamala Beach Phuket to keep you busy. Friday …
Of course, I found a market! In fact, there are quite a few in this little haven on the island of Phuket. The biggest seems to be the vibrant Friday Night market at Kamala Beach, the one towards the north end of the main road. Location The two largest markets are situated at either end …
I didn’t know what to expect when I booked to stay here, but I have been totally captivated by this young Vietnamese city. Here are 5 free things to do in Da Nang that you should not miss on your next visit. Dragon Bridge Without a doubt, this is a must see. The unique bridge …
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 …
Oh I love to read about inexpensive or better yet, free things to do whilst visiting a new destination. I do hope these posts are helpful to someone at some point in time. After spending a couple of weeks in beautiful Sicily so far, here are 5 free things to see & do in Modica. …
I have an increasingly large number of picturesque landscape photographs on my phone of this gorgeous city. More than any other city in fact. There is something so completely ancient and charming about Sicily. More specifically, the beautiful scenic views around Modica are next level. Two Sides There are actually several different parts to Modica. …