This is my second New Year celebration after leaving Canada on this travel adventure. I’m not one to celebrate this day really, any more than a regular day. It does however create a reflective mindset and I use this to practice gratitude. Happy New Year 2024. Gratitude When I feel myself getting wound up and …
I am so surprised at how much there is to do here. Feeling like this might just be the tip of the ice berg too. I had no idea what I would find in this town in the winter months, but I have been pleasantly surprised. Here are 5 free things to do in Paphos. …
Like many beach destinations, there are so many to choose from here. I quickly gravitated to specific ones though, throughout my stay. My favourites and the best beaches of Paphos are three, and they are all quite unique and special. Venus Beach Definitely the best sandy beach close to Paphos town is Venus Beach. Located …
Y’all know how much I love markets around the globe. I happened to find the one in my vicinity, and lucky me, it wasn’t too far away from my flat. Shopping at the Duck Pond Market in Paphos is interesting, I’ll give it that! Location I’m staying in the village of Chloraka and the Duck …
My first post of the park covered the other incredible things I saw on my visit. This post will show the best mosaics at the Paphos Archaeological Park. I have to say, I adore ancient mosaics, and these ones are the most stunning I have ever seen in my life. Outdoors There are numerous mosaic …
I’ve been feeling mixed these past couple of weeks. On one hand I reflect on how lucky I am, being able to explore this big beautiful world. On the other hand, I am missing my children, something fierce. It’s a Happy & Merry Christmas 2023 but one with a big helping of aching heart. At …
This will have to be two posts, there are too many things to show you from this absolutely incredible site. I had no idea, when I decided to visit the amazing Paphos Archaeological Park that I would see as many cool things as I did. Nea Pafos as it is officially referred to, is the …
This is a must see sight if you are coming to Cyprus. I was completely overwhelmed by how magical this place is. I set out early, wanting to be one of the first to arrive so I would have the necropolis to myself. The amazing Tombs of the Kings in Paphos is a treat. Brief …
Regular readers are probably aware that I gravitate to the older neighbourhoods when visiting any new destination. I love the depth of character, vibrancy and grit of the old hoods. Cyprus is no different. There is a lot of history to explore here and the old town Paphos is so pretty!! Capital Paphos was once …
On a walk about town the other day, I had the pleasure of visiting not one cemetery but two! In keeping with tradition of trying to visit a cemetery in each destination, I managed to double up. The derelict Ottoman Cemetery & Paphos Cemetery are near each other but remarkably different. Ottoman Cemetery This Ottoman …
One of the first things I did upon arrival into this beauty country, was head down to the seaside and check out the beach situation. As this is where I will be spending a large portion of my time, I wanted to suss out the best spots for me. I found some beautiful beaches in …
In the middle of Chloraka, there stand two churches which are sometimes referred to by the same name, standing almost side by side. One is very old and quaint, the other large and grand. Both are beautiful in their own rights. I visited these today, the old & new churches in Chloraka. The Old Church …
How excited am I to be here in a new destination! I was definitely ready to say goodbye to Turkey. There were so many things that I didn’t like about the area, my Airbnb’s, and in general feeling uncomfortable. But that is behind me now. Here are my first impressions of Paphos Cyprus. Windy Oh …
Alright, its that time again, and to be honest, I am happy to be leaving this area of Turkey. I haven’t had the best experience here as far as finding beauty, art, good food and peace. A great travel day Antalya to Paphos via Vienna is on the books. Uber My day started in darkness. …
An aspect of international travel I enjoy, is having my impressions either confirmed or completely turned on their heads. This latest destination did one of those things. While not completely out of line, my impressions were so overly romanticized about Turkey. Here are 5 things to know about Antalya that form part of the reasons …
In a previous post I listed some ideas of things to see if you should find yourself visiting this bustling and chaotic city of Antalya. My days have been full, wandering around and seeing all that I can without any cost. Here are 5 more free things to do in Antalya that I think are …
I love to shop. However, now that my suitcase is all I have in life, I cannot add even a key chain to the lot, unless I remove something. As a result, I am now left with window shopping only. This has not curtailed hunting down a bargain or looking for beautiful things. Here are …
I would be remiss to end my time in this country and not have a post showcasing all of the gorgeous felines I encountered here during my stay. Here are some photographs of the beautiful cats in Antalya Turkey that I had the pleasure of interacting with. In Parks There are several parks around the …
I have been in this part of Turkey now for a month and have discovered some interesting and fun things to see that won’t cost a dime. As a budget traveller, I am always happy when I can be out and about, exploring a destination and not spending dollars. Here are 5 free things to …
In keeping with tradition, I wanted to visit a cemetery in Antalya. A previous post showcased the old Ottoman cemetery that I found in Kaleici, but I wanted to see what a current day site was like. I was in luck; I found the Islamic cemetery in Antalya that was close to my apartment too. …