One day in Tangier was the perfect start to our time in Morocco, and wandering the streets with a camera in hand is my favourite way to explore a new place. Here's my complete photo diary, along with everything we loved and everything I recommend you check out for yourself. *This site uses affiliate links,… Continue reading One Day in Tangier • A Photo Diary
I'll be completely honest. The reason we flew into Tangier was that it was the cheapest entry point to fly from London to Morocco. (It did mean flying out of Stansted, my least favourite of all the London airports, but that's another story.) 'Is Tangier worth visiting?' seemed to have been asked a thousand times… Continue reading Is Tangier Worth Visiting? • The perfect introduction to Morocco
Throughout my twenties, hostels were the only form of accommodation that I ever considered staying in. And although I've experienced a couple of questionable places in my time, I've actually had an overwhelmingly positive experience of hostel life. But getting older has changed the way I travel, and my budget has definitely increased since my… Continue reading Bayt Alice Hostel • A budget bohemian stay in Tangier
The internet had flooded our screens with so many horror stories about driving in Morocco, that we began our Moroccan road trip feeling rather nervous. (Not that that deterred Chris from listing all the times he's reversed into things, while the man in the car hire office collected all his documents.) It turns out, we… Continue reading Driving in Morocco • Everything you need to know
By the time we flew out of London, I was a bundle of nerves about our Morocco road trip. That's a slight exaggeration, but I definitely had my reservations, and I wasn't even the one who was driving. I'll get on to the reasons for that in a while, but for now I'll cut straight… Continue reading Our Morocco Road Trip • Deserts, Medinas and Mountains
If you're up for an adventure in Mauritius- especially a family-friendly adventure- La Vallée des Couleurs adventure park has it all. From the tamest of safari rides and and tranquil waterfalls, to zip-lining, quad biking and balancing your way across the narrowest wibbly-wobbliest of bridges (a Nepalese Bridge, if you want to get technical about… Continue reading La Vallée des Couleurs, Mauritius • (Indiana Jones eat your heart out)
The first time I walked down a street in Antsiranana, I felt as if I was walking down a street on another planet. It was the biggest culture shock I'd had to date, but I loved every second of it. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make,… Continue reading Antsiranana, Madagascar • Docking in Diego Suarez
Mauritius is chockablock packed to the rafters with incredible waterfalls, but if you’re looking for the best Mauritius waterfalls for jumping from, then look no further than Rochester Falls. This stunning waterfall is unique because of its columns of large pillar-like rocks which look almost as if they grew directly out of the ground, and… Continue reading Rochester Falls • Waterfall jumping in Mauritius
The Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean are one of the world's most incredible tropical island destinations, with stunning beaches and a consistently warm climate. The nature on these islands is astounding, making it a perfect destination for beach-lovers as well as nature-lovers. (Trust me, there are some seriously beautiful hikes in the Seychelles). But… Continue reading Discovering Victoria • The best things to do in Seychelles’ capital city
Visiting the baobabs in Antsiranana was an awesome experience. But witnessing the tourism industry in Madagascar also brought with it plenty of conflicting emotions. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. The first time I set foot in Madagascar was when we… Continue reading Visiting the Baobabs in Antsiranana, Madagascar
