One of the reasons I decided to visit Split, was because I had read about Salona, the beautiful ancient roman city that existed almost two thousand years ago. A quick bus ride later and I was walking through fields of freshly mowed grass inside the ruins of a spectacular old stone city. Salona existed from …
I stumbled onto this garden completely by accident. On my long walk-about-town today, I was exploring Marjan Hill again. I was coming down a trail on the Southern side, well past the area of the cliffs. I saw a gate at one end of a path, and it was unlocked! Inside, I discovered the resurrection …
Ahhhhh one of my very favourite things in life is to be on a beach. Usually, I prefer a warm or hot climate and a sandy beach, but really, I’m happy on any coastal expanse. I went off course on my long walk this morning, and guess what? I found three beautiful beaches all withing …
On May 7th every year, ‘The Day of the City of Split’ is celebrated in addition to the Feast of St. Domnius. Down at the Riva Waterfront is where I was checking out the Sudamja Fair which takes place at the same time. What a busy weekend! The Riva On the sea side of Old …
On my first trip to Rome 5 years ago, I had planned out my days to include a trip to all of Rome’s biggies and most interesting places for me. This included the Colosseum, Vatican Museum, Domus Aurea, etc. Now that I am here a second time, and I am on a tight budget, I …
A visit to Porta Portese and I was in heaven. Wandering down the streets in Rome’s largest & best street market is eye candy for a shopper, especially a market lover. Here, every Sunday morning starting at 6am, you can find pretty much anything your heart desires. Clothing This is definitely the place to buy …
Cimitero Acattolico Is the Non-Catholic cemetery or sometimes called the Protestant cemetery. It is located in the Testaccio neighbourhood. Not too far to walk to from other historical sites. The beautiful Cimitero Acattolico is my favourite cemetery in Rome. The Site This is a private cemetery and still in use today. Visitors are allowed to …
I’m back in Rome!! I am so happy to be here. I last visited this city in 2018 and fell deeply in love. The city encompasses everything I look for. Exquisite food, beautiful art, history, culture and architecture. Along with these 5 things is usually great weather! Rome – a perfect destination for me. First …
It’s really only just over an hour of flight time, but any travel day sure can feel tiring. I left my flat in Malta for the airport at 10am and arrived in Rome at 4pm. A good travel day from MLA to FCO for sure. Malta Airport When I arrived at MLA, it did not …
Ok before I jet off to another destination, there are some things I must show you from my time here in Malta. This country is truly incredible and worth a return visit without a doubt. From the first moments after leaving the airport, I knew I would be coming back here at some point. There …
I was able to continue with my tradition of trying to visit a cemetery in each place I travel. Visiting two peaceful cemeteries in Malta was not what I expected, but perhaps the ones I chose were too modern. The reason for choosing both of these cemeteries was their proximity to other places I was …
Well I would be remiss if I left this beautiful country without a post on the cats & other friendlies of Malta that I have come across in my two weeks here. I have to say, there has not been an abundance of animal life that I have encountered here. I’m feeling a bit forlorn …
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. …
There are a number of ancient megalithic archaeological sites in Malta. It is one of the reasons that drew my interest to this beautiful and diverse country. Today I made a visit to the Tarxien Temples, and wow, was I ever impressed. No matter where you are on Malta, a simple bus ride or two, …
Most of the town of Sayulita is on the water side of the highway that heads to Punta de Mita. This largest area contains four neighbourhoods, South End, Downtown, Gringo Hill and North End. Yesterday I wrote a post about my explorations of the North End. Today I’ve been street walking in the South End …
I’m staying in the flat today. While I feel I have improved over yesterday, I need to let my body recover more before I make demands of it. I’m so glad I followed my tried and tested rule on the first day I arrived here in Sayulita. Why foresight is so valuable is allowing me …
Awwww bummer! I got the Sayulita sickness on day 2 in town! What the heck? I have read for years about the struggles Sayulita has had with its sanitation, or lack there of. Before a new sewer treatment plant was put in a couple of years ago, it was thought that all the the sickness …
Walking around La Penita de Jaltemba has afforded me the privilege of finding places both on and off the beaten path. In this post I will show you a few interesting tidbits about La Penita that have stood out for me. When I first saw this large complex, I thought it must be a bull …
For the last week or so, I have noticed an ever increasing number of Valentines Day displays on the sidewalks in front of the stores. Today, it’s a busy Valentine’s Day in Mexico for sure! I went into Guayabitos and then back to La Penita for my walk-a-bout town this morning. In La Penita I …
Playa La Penita! It might not be the longest beach in the area but it sure ticks all the right boxes. It’s an amazing beach at La Penita de Jaltemba and absolutely beautiful! I have been lucky enough to walk this stretch of beach almost daily lately. The beach stretches from the Arroyo Guinea or …