el gouna egypt

A little slice of Egyptian paradise

I’m not normally a huge fan of resort-style holidays but this Red Sea development in Egypt is quite unique. It’s an entire town built by just one company!

essaouira medina

A touch of Europe in North Africa

I had never heard of Essaouira before – it’s hardly one of the most famous places in Morocco. So I went to find out why it’s a World Heritage Site.

A big win and a big thank you

A big thank you to everyone who has supported this blog over the years. This week I was honoured with a very prestigious award but I couldn’t do it without you.

cats of morocco

The mogs of Mogador

The cats rule this courtyard in the Moroccan city of Essaouira. They have a system – and we are but their humble servants.