I love Marrakech. Everything is so intoxicating - the sounds, the history, the food, the bustle of life and the rituals. We were staying at the beautiful Riad Kheirredine - a traditional riad in the Medina fiercely proud of its award- winning service record. With their own argon oil infused products in the bathroom, mint … Continue reading Marrakech →

https://videopress.com/v/jNGL7O90?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The ballon trip was the major extravagance on our trip; and we were not disappointed. Neither Chris nor I had been in a hot air balloon, and the opportunity to take flight over the Atlas Mountains at sunrise was just too tempting. It was amazing to think that we were flying, at the maximum … Continue reading Ballooning, Quads and Camels →

It’s so easy to appreciate why Yves Saint Laurent and companion Pierre Bergé were so enchanted by Marrakech, and inspired to restore the Majorelle Gardens to their former glory and beyond. We’d booked our slot early in the morning when the gardens were less crowded. Surprisingly for such an arid country, the gardens were a … Continue reading The Legacy of Yves Saint Laurent →

Our first holiday of 2024 was spent with Chris’ brother’s family at our favourite ski resort, Zermatt. I love Zermatt. It is beautiful mountain village but with luxe-end shopping opportunities, especially if you’re in the market for a watch or very expensive chocolate. All set to the backdrop of the awesome Matterhorn. Chris, his brother … Continue reading Zermatt with Family →

As one of the ‘Big Three’ - Iguazú, Niagara, and Victoria, a visit to the Iguazu Falls was an added bonus on our Argentinian tour. We were only in Iguazu for 18 hours, arriving late at night in a slightly rough round the edges eco lodge on the border with Paraguay, we headed to the … Continue reading Falling for Falls →

In the city of Buenos Aires, where wealth and poverty have long lived side by side, the legacy of Peronism is ubiquitous: a symbol of hope for many, the reason for the economic collapse of Argentina, for others. With only 48 hours in Buenos Aires, we knew that we would barely scratch the surface of … Continue reading Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina →

I’d seen the photos and read the reviews, but nothing prepares you for being up close and personal with the Perito Morano Glacier which stretches across the Southern Patagonian Plains of Argentina. I know that I wasn’t going to make this a travel blog, but there’s just so much information that I don’t want to … Continue reading Perito Moreno Glacier →

Our short stay in Gaucho country was packed with adventure, and we all fell in love with the region. We started our day white water rafting, which was an adrenaline fuelled activity, brilliant fun, even if we were later to discover that the raft had flipped the previous day, which might have signalled a little … Continue reading Patagonian exploits →

Not a destination as such, but worth a post in its own right just for the photo download, Route 40 in Patagonia is breathtaking. Literally. Flying into El Calafate, we knew that we would love exploring Patagonia, and we were not disappointed. We’d hired a pick-up truck to take us from El Calafate to our … Continue reading Route 40, Patagonia →

I’ve always wanted to see hatchlings: the moment where they emerge from their hidden nests in the sand to make that first dash to the sea. I wasn’t disappointed. It was a joyful experience. We’d joined friends on a pleasant but uneventful holiday in Barbados. Unlike our last trip to the island, we avoided adventure … Continue reading Barbados on the Quiet Side →