I have experienced such a mixed bag of weather since my arrival into the city. The first few days were met with freezing temperatures, and in fact a risk of snow one night. I quickly scurried out to find a few warmer pieces of clothing to wear. ๐ But the forecast has changed, and I …
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 …
Who doesnโt love a castle? There was no way I was going to miss having a look at my first ever Japanese castle. Occupying 15 acres right in the middle of the city and complete with moats and turrets this was a splendid way to spend a morning. Want to find out what to see …
Of the little research and photoโs that I had looked at before arriving in Osaka, I knew there was one place I was going to visit for certain. Generally, I donโt like touristy places, canโt stand the crowds and oftentimes find them over-hyped. But this, I needed to see. The magic of Dotonbori Osaka by …
Wow! I cannot tell you how excited I am to be here visiting Japan for the very first time in my life! It is a place that, for some reason, I never thought I would get to see in person. I have not done very much research; I want this trip to be as virgin …
This is a long venture, on the road for 30 hours but only a 2-hour time change. Today I will fly VietJet from Phuket to Ho Chi Minh city, have a 9-hour layover and then red eye to Osaka. Letโs go, here are the details of my travel day Phuket to Osaka via SGN Ho …
I fully expected to love the food here in Thailand. Coming from Vietnam, where I couldnโt get enough of the local dishes, I was of a similar mindset when I entered this country. However, I have really struggled here. This is why I have not enjoyed Thai food as much as I expected to. My …
Its everywhere. ๐ Any visitor to this country is going to see shops selling weed where ever they go. Personally, I do not imbibe, however I have really enjoyed seeing the creative signs, logos and store fronts at each destination I explored. Here are some fun signs of weed in Thailand. Smell Currently, marijuana is …
Well I did it, I found the most beautiful beach on this island, Iโm 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, …
I donโt usually write posts like this, but after spending a few weeks exploring this area and these towns, I just canโt get this off my mind. Try as I might I am struggling to find beauty here in the towns. Phuket has an undercurrent of sleaze, and although its arguably at its worst in …
Oh jeez, I thought I had bitten off more than I could chew this morning. This was a steep one, and one that I had to constantly encourage myself to keep continuing. My hike up Mt. Nakkerd to the big Buddha was both exhausting and exhilarating. Location Past Kata Beach on Phuket Island, if one …
I have shifted locations on the island and am now discovering and exploring a few more tropical beach destinations. One of the reasons I chose this beach was its size. Here are my thoughts on big beautiful Karon Beach in Phuket Thailand. Location South of the infamous Patong Beach, you will find this glorious long, …
I havenโtโ made a post on street art since leaving Chiang Mai, where I saw tons of beautiful art, every day. Here at the seaside, there has been much less, a surprise to me as often seaside towns have a real vibe, and that includes creativity. Here is some amazing street art in Kata & …
A much smaller beach than its large neighbour Karon, this expanse of seaside is quaint and just as beautiful. The fun & lively Kata Beach in Phuket Thailand is a perfect spot for families in the winter months and surfers in the summer. Surfers Paradise Kata is the most popular beach for surfing on Phuket …
Kamala is a small seaside town located on the West coast of Phuket Island in Thailand. Even though itโs a little hamlet, there are still things to do in the vicinity, that wonโt cost a dime. Here are a few ideas, 5 free things to do at Kamala Beach Phuket to keep you busy. Friday …
I almost had my legs smashed. ๐ I have been travelling the world for over a year now, and this is the fourth frightening incident to occur. A scary thing happened at Kamala in Phuket as I was walking up the hillside to reach the View Point above the beach. The Walk At the far …
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 …
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 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 …
Always on the lookout for things to do that arenโt going to cost me much or anything, I have discovered a few goodies here. As a budget traveller, Iโm always looking for ideas where ever I travel, and enjoy writing these posts to provide ideas to others. Here are 6 free things to do in …