Clear skies, crisp light, sunny days, cool nights. Marrakech has long been one of my favourite winter destinations, since my first visit to the terracotta city from our home in Abu Dhabi almost fourteen years ago. Back then the appeal was partly the respite from the sweltering Arabian Gulf heat – along with the spicy … Read more about Cool Travel Guide to Marrakech
Here’s the second part of my pick of the world’s most jawdropping drives from roads we’ve travelled in the last few years (read part 1 here). I’ve categorized these great drives by region and country, as some destinations are gifted with so many dramatically beautiful routes: 6. MOROCCO: one of our favorite road trips starts … Read more about The world’s most jawdropping drives, part 2
I’ve been so busy I forgot to extend an invitation to you to join us in Morocco for a week-long travel writing retreat at Peacock Pavilions, the gorgeous guest house being built in Marrakesh by Maryam, of the enchanting My Marrakesh blog, and her talented architect husband. We’re holding the retreat in early 2009, and … Read more about An invitation to come to Marrakesh: to learn travel writing among the peacocks and enjoy picnics in the olive groves
These are the 10 places I think you should experience in 2008, based on places I have been myself, and here are some quick reasons why. I’ll give you my own wish list of ‘it’ destinations for 2008, places I have never been but hope to visit, in the new year.1. SYRIA: colossal history confronts … Read more about 10 Places You Must Go in 2008: places I have been
Octopus hanging out to dry. There aren’t many images that scream summer more than this for me. While I’m most reminded of Greece, I took my picture in southern Thailand late one steamy midsummer afternoon before it rained. I was admiring some summer images taken in my favorite Moroccan seaside town when I stumbled across … Read more about Travelling: inspirations #1