If time allows, every Morocco itinerary should include Moulay Idriss and Volubilis. Few tourists make it to these spots, meaning that you'll probably have the places pretty much to...
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The Best Things to do in Rabat, Morocco – a Self-Guided Walking Tour
When Mark and I arrive in a new city, we usually take a walking tour with a local guide. Here is a description of one such tour we did in Casablanca. In Rabat, Morocco's small, compact...
The Best Things to Do in Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco. It is the country's commercial hub and locals tend to be more interested in business than in tourism. However, whilst it isn't as atmospheric...
Stunning National Trust Properties in Sussex
In this article, I'd like to tell you about my favourite National Trust properties in Sussex.
Mark and I have always been keen supporters of the National Trust. Indeed, when we lived in...
15 Things you MUST do in Barcelona
Barcelona is such a vibrant city with so many attractions and a rich history and culture, it's impossible to see everything in just one visit. We have been lucky enough to spend quite a bit...
Best Things to do in Port of Spain, Trinidad
We visited Port of Spain on the last day of our two-week stay in Trinidad. Going on our Airbnb's host's advice that there really wasn't very much to see, we only allowed ourselves a couple...
Lincoln, England – a city guide
Welcome to my Lincoln, England city guide! (As opposed to Lincoln Alabama, Lincoln Indiana, Lincoln Texas, or any of the other 205 towns and cities throughout the world that bear the name...
Valras Plage – our home from home
Valras Plage is a typical Mediterranean coastal town in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It has few distinguishing features and doesn't even merit a mention in the Rough...
The ever-changing scenery of northern Ethiopia
One of the many joys of our overlanding trip through northern Ethiopia was seeing the landscapes and catching glimpses of ordinary lives through the windows...
Simien Mountains, Ethiopia – a camping trip
The Simien Mountains in Ethiopia provide a wild, natural landscape with challenging hikes, fantastic bird- and animal-watching opportunities, and a chance to...
