This is one place that I didn’t go to often when I lived on the island. However, for visitors looking for gorgeous and classic Canadian scenery, this is a perfect space for that. From rain-forests dripping with moss to a crystal-clear lake to swim, you can find a little bit of everything here. Beautiful Cowichan …
On this short trip back to my home country, the plan is to visit the places that brought me the most joy while I lived here. I’ll be doing all of these with at least one of my adult children, my favourite people in the whole world. Today we explore a coastal area, that of …
A beach girl at heart, you know I had to check out this area of the country. Having spent considerable time in Budva and Tivat, I am curious to see how Bar compares. While not a huge fan of a rocky beach, if that’s all that available, then I’ll take it. A day trip to …
I think one thing that many travellers look forward to is trying new foods everywhere they go. It is certainly one of my favourite parts of travel. Being on a frugal budget however, does limit the number of times I can dine out. What this does though, is makes each one of those occasions special …
A visit to the Marsaxlokk Sunday Market is going to be one of the things that is suggested you do whilst visiting Malta. I have posted all about that previously. What I will showcase today, is the town itself, the gorgeous marina, traditional boats, fort, restaurants and beaches! Marsaxlokk, a sleepy fishing village with a …
What if I sent you to a bridge to see all three of these things? Well right here in Da Nang, you can indeed have this unique experience. Its one of the most special things to do, especially on a weekend evening. See Fire! Dragons! And a night market in Da Nang Vietnam. Dragon Bridge …
I have been looking forward to swimming in this water for as long as I can remember. It’s a fascinating place and one I’m excited to explore. Join me for a fun day trip to the Dead Sea in Jordan. Getting There Currently visiting Madaba, there is no direct bus that I can take from …
When I arrived at this magnificent site, I really had no idea what to expect. As far as logistics go, distances, what services were available etc., this is what I discovered. Here are my 20 best tips for Petra that might make your explorations a little easier. 1. Entrance The main entrance is at the …
My first day in Petra, I have decided to divide my time at two places. They happen to be at either end of this enormous and ancient city. I spent the early morning making my way from the visitor’s centre to the Treasury. Now its late morning, the air is a little warmer and I’ll …
Located high atop one of the seven jebals that make up the capital city of Amman, the ancient citadel is a wondrous sight. Multiple layers of history are present as well as the Archaeological Museum. Here is everything to see at the Citadel in Amman Jordan. Getting There If you are located anywhere in the …
My plan for exploring this area was to spend quite a bit of time on the beaches. Having heard the name ‘Costa del Sol’ many times over the years, I had envisioned this place as extraordinary. What I found was entirely the opposite. Here is a brief overview of the beaches of the Costa del …
Having never witnessed this sport in action before, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew before my arrival in the town, that it was a windy destination. Where there is wind and a beach, there is sport. The best kitesurfing paradise in Tarifa Spain is what I found on the Atlantic Ocean. Winds There …
One thing I knew I wanted to see on this short visit to Seville is Plaza de Espana. If you google this city, almost the first image to pop up is of this magnificent space. Having only a handful of days to choose from, even though the weather was overcast, I headed out. The beautiful …
Seeing signs advertising an inexpensive boat trip from the public pier in Budva, I was curious to explore this potential adventure. Usually taking a boat anywhere is costly. The best day trip to Hawaii from Budva is not only affordable but fun too! Galeb Tours Walking along the esplanade at Slovenska, visitors will see numerous …
I’m back in Europe and am thrilled for the change of scenery. My last six months has been spent in Asia, a first taste visiting that corner of the world as an adult. Time for Europe summer. Finding myself in a completely new to me destination, here are my first impressions of Sarajevo in Bosnia. …
I am a beach girl at heart. Nothing brings me more pleasure and healing, than walking at a beautiful beach, toes in the sand, sound of the surf methodically placating my racing thoughts. I was ecstatic when I reached this beach. Dadaepo Beach, my favourite in Busan Korea by far. Getting There I took the …
You all know I’m a beach girl at heart. If there is one to be found I will be there with bells on. There are a few beaches in this sprawling metropolis and I am visiting the most famous one first. A beautiful day at Haeundae Beach in Busan was just what I needed. Getting …
I haven’t had the best time in Bali to be honest. The over-tourism, congestion, traffic, unsanitary conditions, amount of bugs and unexpected unpleasantness has been more than any other place I have visited. However, one thing that always brightens my day, and stay, is the vegetation. Botanical Bali, how beautiful the flowers are, bringing joy …
Now onto my third coastal destination while visiting this Indonesian island this year. Previously I have explored the Seminyak and Canggu areas. The beautiful golden sand beaches in Sanur Bali are surprisingly busy, mostly with locals enjoying the sea. Sindhu Beach This is a gorgeous gold sand beach just south of Segara & Sanur. Here …
One of the reasons I travel, one of the biggest reasons, is to experience, see and learn about different cultures around the world. Bali has been a disappointment in that regard. I fear, after speaking with older locals as well, that much of the precious culture is gone. What little remains is not easy to …