Africa

Without a doubt my favourite site on a recent trip to Marrakech was the incredible Ben Youssef Madrasa. I walked in and couldn’t stop saying wow – the architecture is just absolutely stunning, and after a recent renovation – in perfect condition. If you’re visiting Marrakech then make sure you don’t miss this wonderful place. […]

Location My husband was in Casablanca, but was coming to Marrakech for his next set of meetings (one of which as it happens, ended up happening in Paris last minute so he had to dial in – I lose track of the man). I decided Marrakech was the place for me, and I boarded a […]

Marrakech is a city that left its mark on me. At times it can be overwhelming, and if you’re new to travelling or not used to huge volumes of people in small spaces/people approaching you, then it can be a challenge. That said, it’s a city that offers so much and I really enjoyed immersing […]

Welcome to Marrakech! Back in March this year, I flew out to meet MTH on his work trip. I hadn’t intentionally planned to visit Marrakech during the Holy month of Ramadan, a sacred month in Islam, but it just so happened I landed on the first day the country began Ramadan! It meant my visit […]

I stayed in the Sofitel. It was a nice hotel (though very purple) and a good base close to the city. The food there was decent and it was comfortable and clean. It also has an indoor pool so I made the most of being able to go for a swim each morning. After settling […]

When researching things to do in Dubai, I found the Miracle Garden – the largest flower display on planet earth – and knew I had to see what it was all about. I think it’s funny that you can find this in a city in the middle of the desert, and can only imagine the […]

Dédié à ma grand-mère. Dedicated to my Granny, who loved all things French, all things history and all things royal. I’ve never stayed anywhere *quite* like this hotel. It offers something truly special and unique – after hours access to the Palace of Versailles – whilst staying in the epitome of sumptuous luxury in a hotel […]

Today we’re off to Romania. We were due to fly to Costa Rica originally on a Saturday in mid November – but our planned flights weren’t having any of it and in the end we couldn’t get out until the Tuesday leaving us with a few days and no plans. As luck would have it, […]

I stayed in a lovely hotel, The Sofitel, just outside of Rabat. Historically I would never have ventured further than the pool, but this time I decided to head in to Rabat and explore. Within minutes I wished I hadn’t. My taxi ride was hideous, the worst of my life in fact. My taxi was a […]

Botswana is such a beautiful country, both due to its landscape which is defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, and due to its people who are friendly, welcoming and warm. When thinking about where to go for a safari in Africa, many choose South Africa – parks like the Kruger are undoubtedly […]