There are certain things I like to see in each destination I travel to. One of these is a shopping mall. Now I know that may seem strange but viewing the local fashion, eateries and architecture is interesting to me. Never having visited Bulgaria before, I was curious to see what a mall here looked …
When I was researching Bulgaria to see if it would be an interesting place to spend some time, I read that this country produces 70% of the world’s roses! That had me intrigued and piqued my interest in visiting. Now that I am here, I see beautiful roses in Plovdiv everywhere I turn. And wow, …
One of my goals whilst in Plovdiv was to hike to the top of the 6 hills that the city was built upon. Originally there were seven however, one was used to make the streets! Climbing in old town, three of these hills are available. One is Nebet Tepe, currently closed (😥) and another is …
I read about a pedestrian bridge that would take me from the south side of Plovdiv to the north side. Eager to explore another district in the city, I set out. What I discovered was a covered bridge that looks like a train and is in fact nicknamed ‘The Train’ by the residents. Not only …
An interesting area of Plovdiv is Old Town. Here, I can wander the ancient stone streets for hours. Consuming the space of three of Plovdiv’s seven hills, this preserved area is magical. Within Old Town I found beautiful Klianti House. Old Town This area of the city is full of unique wooden homes, many of …
I was walking through Bunardzik Hill the other day and I stopped in my tracks. Below my feet, on one of the paved paths, were drawings made by children. I was so moved, I had to take these photo’s of the sweetest chalk art in the park. Drawing I consider myself well travelled. Having had …
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 …
I think we all know by now that I am a cat freak. I adore them so very much. Probably because they were the only pet I had growing up, thus familiarity with the furry feline. Well, I have died and gone to heaven then. The beautiful cats of Plovdiv are prolific! Greetings My very …
I was on my walk-a-bout town this morning and thought I would explore a new area of Plovdiv. Having read about old town, I wanted to check out this neighbourhood to see the old houses from the 18th & 19th centuries. What I found instead was the Church of St Constantine and Helena. I must …
I had done a little research before travelling to Bulgaria. One of the reasons I chose this city was because of the local street art scene. On my walk-a-bout town on my first full day, I had a taste of the street art in Plovdiv and was rewarded in so many ways. The Colour I …
I have arrived at my new destination. I am so excited to be here. Never having visited this part of Europe before, everything will be new to me. Here are some of my first impressions of Plovdiv Bulgaria. Colour There is colour all around me. On the drive from the airport, I passed fields of …
Y’all know how much I love animals and stop to talk to just about anything I see. Well, I couldn’t leave Croatia without showing all of the cute cats, dogs & critters in Split that I encountered over the past month. Cats Oh my, there are quite a few cats around town! I saw none …
We all know that inflation has been a battle for almost everyone over the last year or so. It has hit particularly hard with the increased prices of food at the store. Each time I change destinations, I do a shop on the day of arrival, to stock the kitchen. Today I am recording 2 …
I’ve got you covered. I took a Jadrolinija Ferry to the Island of Brac and spent the day exploring the ancient village of Supetar, swimming in the Adriatic Sea and dining on fresh fish! If you are looking for a great day trip from Split, this is easy, totally doable and doesn’t break the bank. …
When I read that there was a cemetery on Brac and saw the pictures, I knew this was one I had to visit. The most famous modern sculptor in Croatia was Ivan Rendic, and he is buried here. The St Nicholas Cemetery on Brac has some unique buildings and beautiful art. Ivan Rendic Ivan was …
This is a fun day trip from Split and totally doable with ease. Taking the Jadrolinija ferry to Brac to visit the town of Supetar and explore the area is a lot of fun. I’m going to divide this day trip into two posts as the ferry information and pictures is enough on its own. …
I had previously explored the beaches near Split heading towards Marjan Park. This morning I walked down to the Riva Waterfront and turned left instead of right. What I found were beautiful sandy beaches near Split. I knew all the beaches were not rock and stone, but I hadn’t yet found the sandy ones. Bacvice …
I like to visit a local mall when I travel and most definitely the grocery stores. The mall provides me with an opportunity to view the local fashions as well as prices. I can also pick up any essentials that I need while I am there. And of course, the grocery stores provide an endless …
If I google the City of Split, most of the images are of Diocletian’s Palace and Old Town, including the Riva Waterfront and marina area. But Split is a HUGE sprawling city. The more I explore this part of Croatia, the more I admire life outside of Old Town. Old Town I have a previous …
Wow, what a cool place. After reading a few reviews online, I was not expecting to see as many unique pieces as I did. In fact, I though I may even leave underwhelmed. Luckily, I had the complete opposite experience. The Archaeology Museum of Split is definitely worth a visit if you have a few …