I have arrived back in Italy and am so excited to explore more of this gorgeous country. From the amazing cuisine to the ancient history, this land has it all. My first impressions of Salerno Italy are feelings of arriving home. The People Oh so friendly. I don’t know but I think I am still …
My time in Montenegro went so fast, I will have to return one day to explore another city. Today is travel day Tivat to Naples via Belgrade. Then taking a bus from Naples to Salerno, my final destination! TIV to NAP I left the flat early, at 6:00am for an 8:40 flight. Me being me, …
Being a budget traveller, I usually end up googling my destinations to see what I can do for little to no money. One of my purposes in my travels now, is to provide fellow travellers with things that I have found and enjoyed. Here are my 5 free things to do & see in Tivat. …
As is the norm for me, I went on a walk-a-bout this morning and discovered the most beautiful seaside village of Donja Lastva. Staying in Tivat, I have been surrounded by a fair amount of newness, in fact, the city is the fastest growing municipality in Montenegro. When I stumbled onto Donja, I was whisked …
I have landed in a plant haven! From the first day I arrived, I noticed how much naturally occurring exotic fruits and flowers were surrounding me here in this seaside village in Montenegro. Beautiful flowers & plants around Tivat are what have been filling my camera roll every single day. Flowers It is August, the …
Being situated in the Bay of Kotor, I knew I would be surrounded by all things marine. What I didn’t know is just how luxurious Porto Montenegro and marinas of Tivat actually are. I know virtually nothing about boats and boating life, but I can certainly admire the beauty of these vessels. Porto Montenegro The …
Being a walker, I explored the area south of Tivat and stumbled onto a large public park. I kept to the shoreline and enjoyed the picturesque views of the bay and undisturbed coastline. After returning to my flat, I learned that this was Zupa Park and an abandoned renaissance mansion is hiding at its core. …
The coastline around Tivat is a swimmer’s paradise. The water is crystal clear and oh so warm and places to have a dip are numerous. While these 6 beautiful beaches of Tivat are not sandy, they are indeed amazing places to sunbathe and enjoy all the Adriatic coastline has to offer. Belane Beach Starting with …
I decided it would be a good idea to go for a hike whilst I am surrounded by all of these stunning mountains. My goal was to reach Vrmac Fortress, but alas, those plans changed on a whim when conditions became unbearable. Instead, I ended up hiking to a church on Vrmac Mountain. Vrmac Mountain …
After arriving into Tivat airport and heading for my flat for the next week, I had to go out and explore. I was on the lookout for the necessary groceries and drinks, and I needed a SIM card too. Here are my first impressions of Tivat Montenegro. Friendly Oh wow, what a breath of fresh …
Alright, its that time again, I’m heading to a new destination! Today I woke up at 00:30, yes you read that right, because I have a flight leaving Varna at 4:30am. Dude. The things I do to save a few dollars. 😂 I will be flying Air Serbia VAR to TIV via BEG. Leaving Varna …
I only have one day in Varna, but I can already tell it is a city that I will be returning to. The vibes are young, fresh and creative here. I spent the day, getting lost in the older part of town, my preferred area. Here are 6 free things to do & see in …
It would be remiss of me to be on location for a month and not have a post about the beautiful cats of Nessebar. There are so many of them around this lovely town. I have seen every shape, size and colour and for the most part, they seem healthy and happy. Old Town Cats …
The reason I chose to stay in this area of the Bulgarian Riviera was because of Old Nessebar. I was not interested in beach resort area’s that are only there for tourism. I wanted history and to be surrounded by beauty. Well, I found the old world charm of Nessebar to be exactly what I …
I have spent the last few weeks on the Bulgarian Riviera, and have noticed many differences between beach goers here and those from my home in Canada. Having visited many, many beach towns and resorts all over the world, here are my observations on the surprising differences in beach vibes – Europe vs the West. …
Regular readers will know how much I love flowers. I have been so lucky on this trip, to see all sorts of amazing plants in the vicinity. Perhaps because this is a relaxed environment, where people have the time to garden or the city chooses to beautify its surroundings. What ever the reason, the beautiful …
I have been on location for a couple of weeks now. Exploring the area around Nessebar has been fantastic. The vibes here are great, very light, soft and free of stress. People have travelled to this area of Bulgaria for their holidays and are relaxed. Having been to 9 different beaches here so far, this …
Besides the obvious draw which is Old Nessebar itself, and its ancient cobblestone streets full of ruins and churches, there are many more things to experience in the area. Here are 5 free things to do in Nessebar if you are on a budget and curious about the vicinity. Nessebar South Beach With Sunny Beach …
I didn’t know this before I arrived, but cute little Nessebar is home to over 40 churches! There are more churches per capita here than any where else in the world! And they are beautiful and unique. Here are 5 churches of Old Nessebar that I think warrant a closer look. Christ Pantocrator Church Built …
Being based in Nessebar, Bulgaria for a few weeks has given me the ability to explore the surrounding areas. One such, is the little resort town of Ravda which is located up the coast. It takes me 45 minutes to walk there, beach-combing on the way up and discovering the town on the way back. …