It is a very special time in Split and I am so glad I was here to see these events unfold. Today is Sudamja! Feast of St. Domnius and The Day of the City of Split. Brief History St. Domnius (Svetii Duje) was a 3rd century bishop who was beheaded by Diocletian and became a …
I learned from my landlord that there is a lovely and large park fairly close to my residence. In fact, it is a hill on a peninsula and almost the entire area is a public park. This morning for my long walk, under a cloudy sky, I went hiking in beautiful Marjan Park. Getting There …
I like to take note of my first impressions of a place that is new to me. After a few weeks, or when I’m about to leave the destination, it is interesting to see how my ideas and thoughts have changed. I’ve been here just one full day so I will notate my first impressions …
It’s transit time again. I’m leaving Rome for now. It has been a wonderful time, spent enjoying the city in the spring season. Sometimes I wish I could see what an airport really looks like, especially if I’m going to have a long layover. Here is FCO to MUN, a look at Terminal 1 so …
Rome’s beautiful but gruesome treasure. This church is the oldest circular church in Rome, dating back to 460AD. Why it was built in this circular shape, no one knows. Today, most visitors will come to see the gore of Santo Stefano Rotondo. For in the 1500’s the Jesuits took over the space and painted huge …
One of my very favourite places in the world to see and photograph graffiti is here. Beautiful Roman graffiti & street art is prolific, incredible and can be quite controversial. Freedom Rome seems to let its artists have an immense amount of freedom or leniency when it comes to graffiti and street art. What many …
Some times the best days are the ones that are completely unplanned. Today when I awoke, I had no destination in mind for my long walk. So, I simply decided to walk! Come get lost with me in Rome and see what treasures I found this morning. To Begin It is a drizzly morning today; …
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 …
Visiting Italy is a foodie’s dream come true. The quality of ingredients is high, the pure simplicity of the dishes is magic. No matter what your heart desires, with a little research, you will be eating amazing food in Rome. Eating on a Budget My first visit to Rome was one of sampling the amazing …
Oh what a fun market in Rome! And it is open every day of the week but Sunday’s. Here you will find food, fruit and vegetables, condiments, pasta, flowers and souvenirs. The lively little market at Campo de Fiori is one of my all time favourite markets ever! Brief History I first discovered this beautiful …
Rome can be a very busy city indeed. Being here in April, I thought I might escape the big crowds, but alas, I am sardined in with other visitors by late morning every day. A perfect escape from the crowds is within the beauty of Rome’s Botanical Gardens. The Site The current gardens have been …
I didn’t have time to visit this gallery on my previous trip to Rome in 2018. So it was on my list of places to go this time. I purchased the 15 Euro ticket on line and booked an opening time slot of 9am. A tour of the Doria Pamphilj Gallery is definitely worth exploring …
There is so much history in Rome, it is ridiculous, in the best of ways. On my first visit in 2018, I saw the biggest attractions. Some of these made such an impact on me, I am back to see them a second time. One such site is the Pantheon – being in a magical …
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 …
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 …
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. …
For my long daily walk, I decided to take the bus to a new to me area. Time travel to Mdina & Rabat was on the menu today. Mdina is an incredibly old city and up until 400 years ago, used to be the capital of Malta. It is full of history, a gorgeous cathedral …
Easter Sunday is a day of huge celebrations here in Malta, for it is the resurrection of Jesus today. The church bells have been ringing for hours! Fire crackers have been booming, people have been throwing confetti and candy from their windows as processions pass by on the streets below. Happy Easter from Malta! I …
I wrote a post yesterday about the produce, fruits and veggies at the market. Their beauty and abundance consumed me. But there were so many other delightful things. So today, I’ll write about more goodies from Birgu market, the bread, seafood, antipasti & flowers. With Easter fast approaching, I have noticed some traditional baked goods …