So you’ve tracked a leopard through the bush, scaled the lofty heights of Table Mountain (yeah, the cable car counts!), and consumed more wine than is probably advisable. The end of your trip to South Africa is in sight, yet whilst you’re exhausted you don’t want to come down from your high just yet. This is where Timamoon steps in. Deservedly calling itself the ‘most seductive lodge on the planet’ Timamoon most certainly hit the spot with hubbie and I on our latest South African adventure. A secluded hillside…
There are many places that I’ve loved during my travels around the world but Africa is the one place that I fell completely and utterly head over heels in love with. Nowhere else on Earth has captured my heart quite like Africa. Aside from the bright jubilant culture, the friendly locals and smiling children, the stunning diverse landscapes from sandy deserts to misty green jungles and vibrant cities, the wildlife is one of the continent’s biggest draws. No matter how many national parks and animal…
We visited Morocco last summer, smack bang in the middle of summer and to say it was hot was an understatement but we didn’t let the heat stop us from venturing in the Sahara Desert and for both of us it was a highlight of all travels to date! We didn’t book our tour prior to arriving in Morocco as we both had experience travelling in similar countries and knew we’d be best to source a good company & tour once we arrived and got…
A few weeks before we were due to arrive in Morocco last year we discovered that our trip fell during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Whilst we were aware (vaguely) of what Ramadan was we were a little worried about as to how it may affect our trip! So here’s our experience, a little about what you should expect and a few tips to help you fully enjoy your Moroccan experience (as it is an INCREDIBLE country)! Firstly… what is Ramadan? For those of…
We visited the exotic, crazy and beautiful country of Morocco smack bang in the middle of their summer. To say it was hot was an understatement, but we found bliss in the beautiful Riad’s we stayed in, each discreetly hidden away in their own corner of the bustling Medina (and made full use of their swimming pools in the 49° heat) in Marrakech and Fez. Camel trekking into the Sahara Desert and staying in traditional Berber camp sites was a tick off the bucket list for…
Morocco is a wonderful, intense and beautiful country. Travelling in Morocco is however a vastly unique experience to travelling in Western countries and in order to fully enjoy your Moroccan experience it is essential to understand the culture, customs and etiquette. After having heard some horror stories online and from friends, I discovered that there are a number of things you can do as a woman to help ensure your travels are safe, incident- free and enjoyable! Having travelled quite extensively through five continents, Morocco…
La Maison Arabe is not just a luxury hotel, it’s a luxury hotel with a unique, incredible history that is still being written to this day. It allows you the opportunity to experience the wonderful Moroccan Riad culture whilst also being provided with all the top amenities, products and services that you would expect of a luxury Western hotel. La Maison Arabe was discovered by its current owner, Fabrizio Ruspoli in 1994 when it’s founder and owner was looking to sell. Suzy and Helene Sebillon-Larochette,…
The La Maison Arabe Country Club is a tranquil, idyllic paradise; located only minutes outside of Marrakech. The Country Club oasis is only a short shuttle ride from the La Maison Arabe hotel situated in the Medina of Marrakech. As La Maison Arabe perfectly describes its’ country retreat; “in the sheltering shade of fig and olive trees in our Private Casbah Gardens, Marrakech, with it’s urban hustle and bustle, is a forgotten world.” Stepping out of the shuttle at the Country Club, you will literally…
Riad Star, the former home of Josephine Baker is a charming, intimate oasis hidden deep inside the maze that is the Medina. It is marked simply with a single star on the front door, discreet and hidden, which only adds to it’s tranquil vibe. From the moment you step inside that star marked door you will suddenly feel at home in this beautiful place. You will forget any difficulties you had locating it (a common occurrence in the labyrinth that is the Medina) as you…
Palais Amani is a luxury oasis located within the walls of the ancient Medina in Fez. Upon arriving you find yourself wandering the narrow, windy walkways of the Medina, unsure if these dark streets will lead you to the opulent palais you reserved online. From the second you reach the beautiful, large wooden door of Palais Amani you can only imagine the stunning location inside these doors. Within seconds of stepping inside Palais Amani you know you have chosen to stay in Fez’s best kept…
