Beach Vacation Archives — The Lonely Traveler

Algarve, TheTrail of the Headlands, Portugal, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Epic trails. Algarve, The Trail of the Headlands

April 14, 2020 by Mirela

More than a beach destination, Algarve, is a destination for travel adventures seekers When I visited Algarve for the first time, I thought that Cabo Sao Vincente was the pinnacle of spectacularity for the region. Well, my second visit prooved … Read More

Sunset at Praia da Gralha, Sao Martinho do Porto, Poertugal, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

The beauties of Portuguese coastline. Sao Martinho do Porto

April 28, 2018 by Mirela

From Porto to Lisbon, the Portuguese coastline is dotted with oceanside resorts and Sao Martinho do Porto is amongst my favourites When I saw Sao Martinho do Porto for the first time two years ago it did not impress me … Read More

The Lighthouse and the Sunset, Sao Martiniho do Porto, Portugal, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Postcards by the Ocean, My Portuguese Sunsets

March 25, 2018 by Mirela

Sunsets are sun`s monologues dashingly announcing the end of the day and the beginning of the night Portugal, by the ocean. One of the most beautiful features of Portugal is the coastline. The constant struggle between the ocean and the land … Read More

Nazare Portugal, waiting for the big wave

March 20, 2018 by Mirela

Nazare, the most intriguing place in Portugal, heavily battered by world record waves and home to a miracle maker wooden statue of Black Madona When you hear Nazare makes you think about Nazareth. Well, you are not far from the … Read More

Sunset and Roque Nublo surrounded by the clouds, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Roque Nublo, The Clouded Rock of Gran Canaria

April 7, 2017 by Mirela

Roque Nublo, the pillar of heaven and the most iconic landmark of Gran Canaria The tallest standing rock, 80m, Roque Nublo defies gravity, seeming that it needs just a push to fall in one of the steep valleys around it. … Read More

Roque Bentayga, Gran Canaria Island, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Roque Bentayga,Pillars of the Sky. Gran Canaria

March 26, 2017 by Mirela

Roque Bentayga, one of the most fascinating and mysterious Gran Canarian landmarks There is no place in Gran Canaria more mysterious than Roque Bentayga. Its story begins million years back when Gran Canaria was rising from the oceans waters due to … Read More

Gran Canaria, road GC210, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Gran Canaria, a marvel of the Atlantic Ocean

February 3, 2017 by Mirela

First Day. Driving on GC210 one of the most scenic and dangerous roads of Gran Canaria It was few months since my last escape and I was beginning to become impatient. Being January and really not fond of Winter my … Read More

Dalboka the Mussel Farm, Bulgaria, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Wanderer on Bulgarian pristine beaches

October 4, 2016 by Mirela

Escaping the overcrowded and noisy Romanian seaside to discover the still remaining pristine beaches on Bulgarian coastline Saturday morning, still asleep, I was on my way to the Romanian seaside. It was supposed to be one day trip to Vadu, a … Read More

Lefkada Island, Greece, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Lefkada again. Greece on the road.

July 11, 2016 by Mirela

Lefkada, a unique beauty with mesmerising blue waters washing its shores It was those incredible blue waters that made me return to Lefkada. I could not stay away nor miss it. I could not have a road trip through Greece without going … Read More

The view from Angelocastro, Corfu Island, Greece, by Mirela Felicia Catalinoiu

Greece, on the road. Back to Corfu

July 4, 2016 by Mirela

Corfu, marked by the symbol of water was always part of Greek history starting with Greek mythology… “Nausicaa: Never forget me, for I gave you life“ Homer- Odyssey Back to Corfu! Driven by my curiosity I am always returning to places … Read More