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 itinerary devised and planned by Sydney-based Morocco specialists By Prior Arrangement meant that all the legwork was taken…
Read articleWhy 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 so fascinating also make it easy to skim the surface; there’s so much to see and take in while you’re travelling through Morocco that…
Read articleCats 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 cats. They looked well fed and even the strays around the tourist sites and historic buildings seemed to be able to scratch out a…
Read articleGoodbye to 2020
To say that 2020 was not a good year to be a travel writer is an understatement. It was a year in which my colleagues and I considered an uncertain future, and learned to adapt and diversify, if and when we could. Patience and positive thinking became essential tools in…
Read articleDo 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 checking to see if I was still alive! Life and other work have got in the way of blogging this year, but I’ve surfaced…
Read articleA 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, I know I’m late in acknowledging the start of the Year of the Dog (it began on February 16, after all), but there are…
Read articleA travel wish list for 2017
Travel trends and resolutions are all the go right now, as we start the new year. Where to go? What to do? Where to eat? So many places, so little time… I’m not much in favour of resolutions, but I do have a wish list of places that I’ve got…
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A Glass Half Full 