Do not disturb
I’ve left the “do not disturb” on for a little bit too long, I know. If I was in a hotel, the housekeeping staff would be…
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Why I stayed at the YHA
Maybe it’s the “youth” factor that puts some people off, but after staying in a couple of YHA hostels this year, I’m a convert to this form of budget…
Eight riads you should book in Morocco
Finding a place to stay in a strange city or country is always a tricky business. But for me, travelling to Morocco held none of that…
Why you should use a local guide in Morocco
Morocco’s vibrant colours and diverse landscapes make it one of my favourite destinations – easily making my top five. But the very things that make it…
My 2018 travel highlights
I was already travelling when 2018 kicked off, mid-way through a 10-week trip to Europe. There were times this year when I wished life would slow…
A treasure of a hotel
In the course of my work as a travel writer this year, I’ve stayed in 59 hotels in seven countries (as well as some islands that…
A double dose of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare has popped into my life twice this year (so far!). Stratford-upon-Avon, the Bard’s hometown, was a spur-of-the-moment stop on my road trip around England…
Cats of Morocco
Marrakech is crawling with cats. In fact, everywhere I went during three weeks touring Morocco – with the exception of the Sahara Desert – there were…
