Wandering down a new to me road the other morning, I found a green space. I crossed the busy highway, and entered into a grassy area. Overcome with the loveliness of seeing fresh green grass, I wandered in a ways. What I had discovered was Ataturk Kultur Park an oasis in the middle of Antalya. …
Beautiful Promenade at Konyaalti Beach
I have been walking away from my house in a different direction each day, to try and see what is available around this area. I am deep in a residential neighbourhood and I walk about 20 minutes before I see anything besides apartment buildings. One place I have found that I adore is the beautiful …
The Best Pinarbasi Pazar Part Two
I started writing about this covered market but the post way getting way to long, so I decided to split it into two. Here is the second part that will cover everything else available, other than fresh food written about in the previous post. The best Pinarbasi Pazar Part Two. Dried Goods There was a …
Visiting the Dentist in Turkey
One of the reasons I am staying away from the tourist district for a couple of weeks, is that I’m taking care of chores. When you are travelling for as long as I am, things like teeth cleaning, picking up medications and purchasing basics all need taken care of along the way. Today I was …
First Impressions of Konyaalti Antalya
I am in Antalya but I am quite a ways outside of the tourist and busiest part of the city. For now, I am located in a local residential neighbourhood that I though would be a nice place to enjoy the beach from and do some chores. Here are my first impressions of Konyaalti Antalya. …
Travel Day Flying from Catania to Antalya
Well that was a short and sweet visit to Catania. The reason I was there was to relocate before my travel day, breaking up what would otherwise have been an exhausting trip. This travel day flying from Catania to Antalya was much more manageable. I’m sure glad I had the sense to pre-book a private …
Tasting New Foods in Catania
One thing I was really looking forward to about visiting Catania was eating out. Traditionally, as a budget traveller, I usually stay in Airbnb’s where I have access to a kitchen. I make my food using local ingredients and save so much money doing this. This time, I was staying in a hotel, so tasting …
5 More Free Things to Do in Catania
I wrote a post previous to this and it began to get to long, so I have split it into two. There are that many things to see & do in this large and bustling city. Here are 5 more free things to do in Catania that will keep you occupied and entertained for another …
Best Street Market in Catania
You bet the first thing I did was figure out where a local market was. And lucky me! Within five minutes of my hotel, I found the best Street Market in Catania. Located near Via Pacini 41, this market is enormous! Fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, clothes, household goods, you name it, you will find it …
Le Grotte – The Cave Homes
Somewhere I had read that the ancient peoples in this part of Sicily lived in caves, before the time of the stone houses I am seeing today. As I started my walk-a-bout towns, I kept an eye out, specifically on the rock faces. Le grotte – the cave homes are some of the coolest things …
Most Beautiful Door Decor in Modica
Of all of the cities I have visited thus far, Modicans have an enchanting way of decorating the facades of their homes. There are several features that re-appear in my camera roll, and this is what I wanted to show you today. The most beautiful door decor in Modica includes mail boxes, house numbers, door …
Beautiful Sicilian Doors in Modica
Oh how I love my doors. Every single city I explore, my camera roll is consistently filled with images of doors, doorways, door décor etc. As I have wandered the quaint streets of this beautiful town, my passions have been re-ignited. The beautiful Sicilian doors in Modica are abundant and incredibly charming. Rustic Doors Probably …
5 Free Things to See & Do in Modica
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. …
Best Things to Do in Modica for €5 or Less
Being a budget traveller, my preferred source of entertainment is always free! 😊However, I do not hesitate to pay a small fee for activities either. I have found the best things to do in Modica for €5 or less should you be looking for ideas. The Chocolate Museum €3 Modica has a very special history …
Climbing a Baroque Bell Tower
I don’t know what it is, but visiting a bell tower and standing beside those amazing old and enormous bells is magical! I had no idea when I entered the Church of St. George, but climbing a baroque bell tower was the highlight of this church for me. Duomo di San Giorgio The most famous …
Budget Friendly Eating in Modica
As a long-term traveller who is on a tight budget, I have been saving a lot of money, by cooking at home. I rarely eat in restaurants, but still wanting the Sicilian experience, I have been purchasing local foods and goods at the market and shops. Here is a little snippet of my budget friendly …
The Beautiful Bounty of Edible Plants
One thing that will always stop me in my tracks, on my walk-a-bout towns, is seeing plants that produce food I have never or rarely seen before. Being in Italy for the last little while, I have clearly seen how abundantly food grows here. The beautiful bounty of edible plants in Modica is further indication …
The Amazing Cave Church of Modica
It was a little cloudy today, with a light threat of rain and a thunder storm, so I decided on indoor activities. I had heard about an ancient church here in town, set within the deep recesses of the hillside. Making my way to St. Peters Church, I wandered into a back alley and found …
Cutest Vespas & Fiats in Modica
I don’t know what it is, perhaps its from only seeing Italy in movies as a child and young adult. But when I walk around town and see these vehicles, especially the older models, I am in rapture. I am such a girl when it comes to cars etc., I cannot provide any specific information. …
The Best Day at a Local Market
As per usual, I went for a long walk this morning. Just last evening, I had been researching when and where the markets are in Modica. Turns out they are on Thursdays, and switch locations between Alta and Bassa every other week. Well….what did I find this morning? And not on a Thursday? You guessed …