Things to do in Meknes
Many people just visit Meknes as a daytrip from Fez but that doesn’t do this old imperial capital justice. There is lots to see – including a creepy prison!
A pilgrimage in Morocco
It’s a long walk to Moulay Idriss. As my feet pound the path, I think of why I’m doing this pilgrimage. Many others have taken this path before me.
Housing the masses in Berlin
With social housing, Berlin proved itself to be ahead of the times. Check out these remarkable housing estates from a century ago – still used today!
The best way to see Museum Island
On an island in the middle of Berlin, this remarkable collection of museums is not just about the amazing collections but about the very idea of culture.
The city that blue me away
In the mountains of Morocco, away from the big cities, is an old city painted all in blue. To get lost in this maze of streets is a study in just one colour.
The old fortified town
The enormous stone walls around El Jadida, designed to protect it from attack, have also protected the authenticity from the advances of modernity.