I have an increasingly large number of picturesque landscape photographs on my phone of this gorgeous city. More than any other city in fact. There is something so completely ancient and charming about Sicily. More specifically, the beautiful scenic views around Modica are next level. Two Sides There are actually several different parts to Modica. …
6 Free Things to Do & See in Salerno
As a budget traveller, I am always on the look out for free things to do in every city I visit. It is amazing what is available all around us that costs nothing, just time. Having spent a little less than two weeks in this city, here are my ideas for 6 free things to …
Great Hike up to Arechi Castle
Having had a not so good hiking experience in Tivat, I was anxious to try my luck again. This time I decided a great hike up to Arechi Castle in Salerno was definitely worth the effort. Turns out…it was amazing! Trails I googled and searched for trails before beginning. I had read that there was …
Taking the Ferry from Salerno to Amalfi
How could I not resist a day trip to somewhere on the Amalfi coast, being based in Salerno for a couple of weeks? Not having any preconceived ideas, I decided on taking the ferry from Salerno to Amalfi to explore that cute little town. Porto Turistico There seem to be two tourist ports in the …
Hiking to the Soviet Soldier
The city of Plovdiv was built in an area encompassing 6 large hills. Today my morning walk took me to Bunardzhik Hill, the second tallest in the city. I decided hiking to the soviet soldier was the perfect workout for the day. Bunardzhik Park I entered the park off a main road. It was only …
Klis Fortress is Amazing
Today was such a fun day! I took bus number 73 from Bus Terminal Sukoisan in Split, and went to a fort that used to be a castle. I accidentally missed the stop, don’t ask, so I had to back track down a highway with no shoulder. That was a little nerve-wracking, but I eventually …
Resurrection of the Split Botanical Gardens
I stumbled onto this garden completely by accident. On my long walk-about-town today, I was exploring Marjan Hill again. I was coming down a trail on the Southern side, well past the area of the cliffs. I saw a gate at one end of a path, and it was unlocked! Inside, I discovered the resurrection …
Get Lost With Me in Rome
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; …