My first day in the city, I explore the oldest part, high atop a hill and overlooking the Straight of Gibraltar. This area is rich in history and full of a maze of narrow alleys and unique finds. The magic of the Kasbah in Tangier Morocco is tantalizing and exotic. Come get lost with me. …
I love old towns, they exude a sense of history, contain interesting and beautiful architecture and have a special atmosphere that I find missing from a modern setting. I am grateful to have found a gem along the southern Spanish coastline. Get lost with me in the streets of old Tarifa and discover magical vistas. …
It was by accident that I bumped into this village in Busan. I was looking for another village, walking around this hilly area, when I discovered a sign and small museum. Quite by chance, I realized I had found a treasure. I spent a fascinating day at Ami-dong Tombstone Village in Busan. Getting There A …
Not to be confused with the most common definition of ‘gang’, but a gang in Bali, pronounced ‘gung’, is a tiny alley or path, some no wider than an average sized person could pass through. Come get lost with me in the gangs of Sanur Bali and see what I find. Gang Bali has a …
Who doesn’t love a castle? There was no way I was going to miss having a look at my first ever Japanese castle. Occupying 15 acres right in the middle of the city and complete with moats and turrets this was a splendid way to spend a morning. Want to find out what to see …
Two thousand years ago, the Romans conquered a Hellenistic settlement just outside of current day Antalya. The beautiful roman city of Perge in Turkey was born. Larger and grander on every scale, this ancient city is a dream to explore. Main Street I wrote a previous post covering the incredible Roman theatre and stadium. This …
I have finished my time in Konyaalti and moved closer to the centre. Here I sit amid the hustle and bustle, noise and chaos that is all things big city. After a short ten minute walk however, I can escape all of this and find myself immersed in beautiful Kaleici Old Town Antalya Turkey. Kaleici …