Chameau 2531: an Erg Chebbi desert adventure
byChameau 2531 stared unblinking, his bottom lip curling in disdain as I gracelessly manoeuvred myself onto his back, clutching the inadequate handlebar and trying desperately …
Africa
Goat tagine and grateful cats in Imlil
byThe meat looked suspiciously unlike any lamb I’ve ever seen. In fact it had more in keeping with the scrawny cat vying for our…
How to haggle in the Marrakech souks
byBeing taken for a magic carpet ride The carpets in Morocco must indeed be magic. Certainly at the price the stall holder was asking. I…
Riads that put Scheherazade to shame
byYou can’t visit Marrakech without staying in a riad. It’s a simple truth. Don’t argue with me, don’t get distracted by the glitz coming from…
1001 nights: how to choose the perfect Marrakech riad
byIn Marrakech it’s never “just a bed for the night”. Your whole experience, in our opinion, hinges on your accommodation. Lost of you have…
A sensory journey through Marrakech
byLove it or hate it (we’re firmly in the first camp!), Marrakech is one of those places that never fails to evoke a reaction…
Driving up Sani Pass into a gun fight
byGunshots ricocheted across the valley, a fading echo racing up towards the icy Sani Pass ahead. The following silence was eerie, punctuated only by…
The question of ‘The Return’
byNew places v loved places I floated lazily in a natural rock pool, watching the little fish dart around as flower petals tickled my…
Drakensberg Diaries – giant castles and antbears
byThe suave Belgian adjusted his cravat as the golden silk dangled perilously close to the steaming bowl of home-made soup. Seated at his side the…
Wine tasting according to hubbie
byI love the winelands of South Africa. Maybe because I’m a certified cheese addict and never say no to a glass of red, or…