Thank the heavens above, I did not choose SB as a destination with which to explore this coastal area. I took a long walk this morning, more than three hours. I explored the beach for half of that time and the main strip for the other. Here are my first impressions of Sunny Beach Bulgaria. …
Walking down the main pedestrian strip of ‘Glavnata’ in Plovdiv is a must for any visitor to the city. Veer off to one side of this street at the mosque, and you may just find yourself exploring Kapana District ‘The Trap’ as it is known. In this area, were for centuries, the tailors, crafts people, …
Having been here for over a month now, I have walked extensively around many parts of the city. Being a huge fan of street art and graffiti, I look for it everywhere. Most of what I have seen has been centred in or near the pedestrian walk, through the centre of town. If you admire …
Being a budget traveller, I am always on the lookout for free things to do in every destination I go to. Spending weeks instead of days in places, allows me to discover things that I would not normally find on a short trip. Here are 6 more free things to do in Plovdiv that I …
I wrote a post a few days ago, outlining things that I wish I had known about before I arrived in the city. Knowing these may have helped my adjustment somewhat. Here are 5 more tips when visiting Plovdiv, that may provide useful to someone. Weather Its hot. Really hot. Yes, I looked at the …
Before I arrived in Bulgaria, I had done research about things to do and see, but I wasn’t really prepared for what if feels like to live here short term. I didn’t know what to expect on a basic level. Here are 5 tips for visiting Plovdiv, things I have noticed after being here for …
I think it is safe to say that most tourists who come here, especially on a short holiday, are going to be immersed in the beauty of old town Split. The ancient alleyways of Diocletian’s Palace and the neighbouring area of Old Town are utterly charming in every way. Diocletian’s Palace The area of the …
What an amazing city. So much history, beauty, culture, food, architecture and ambience. Stunning Valletta, the capital city of Malta, seems to have it all. I’ll show you some photographs so you can see what you will be embraced with when you arrive. Within the old city walls, Valletta is actually really easy to navigate. …
One of my favourite things about photography is that I can capture amazing little vignettes around town. When viewing a photo of a house for example, one tends to see the larger image of the structure itself. Many of the homes here in Puerto Morelos are beautiful for sure, but it’s the small details that …