things to do in chefchaouen

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.

el jadida

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.

Hanseatic City of Lübeck, Germany

Things to do in Lübeck

This German city was once one of the wealthiest in Europe, and you can see this reflected in the grand historic centre.

van gogh house

Van Gogh’s Dutch countryside

in 1883, Vincent Van Gogh lived in this house in the north of the Netherlands. He used the time to evolve as a painter and capture the Dutch countryside.

art galleries in amsterdam

Best art galleries in Amsterdam

There are dozens of galleries and museums in Amsterdam displaying world class art – from classic to modern. Here are some of the best to visit.

touts in morocco

Dealing with touts in Morocco

As I walk through the medina of Fez, I am fascinated by everything around me. Everything, that is, except the touts. So how do I deal with these people?