One of my favourite areas in any city is the oldest part. Here I find the most character, charm and of course history. The beautiful Centro Storico in Salerno is such a place, with ancient cobblestone streets and medieval buildings galore. Getting There It is not difficult to find this area of the city. At …
Within the beautiful historical district of Salerno is a riot of tiny alleys and streets. This once run down area of the city has been revitalized with art. The incredible street art of the Muri D’autore is quite literally everywhere in this singular neighbourhood. Muri D’autore What began as a tribute to the poet Alfonso …
Why yes there are! If fact I have come across three so far in my daily walk-a-bout towns. Now I’m not going to lie and say they are the most beautiful I have seen, but attract sun seekers they do. So, are there any beaches in Salerno? Here is what I have found. Spiaggia Santa …
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 …
Today was a travel day for me. I am leaving Bulgaria tomorrow and needed to situate myself closer to the airport. In order to do this, I had to take two buses to reach the coastal city of Varna. After my arrival and a horrendous bag drag to get to my hotel, I went for …
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 …
I’ve posted about Old Nessy and the beautiful beaches, but what about New Nessebar and the area? Well, it seems there are actually two areas, one I’ll refer to as New, which is the closest to the old town, and then New New which is actually newly built. Old Nessebar Old Nessy was actually an …
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. …