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…
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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 uncertainty. Giving ourselves over to an…
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…
A dog of a year
It’s the Year of the Dog in Chinese astrology, and so far it’s shaping up to be the kind of year I’d rather not have. Yes,…
Four Days in France (and other movies)
Four days in Paris stretched ahead of me in December, with the promise of blue – if somewhat chilly – skies and some serious sightseeing. It…
