Take a good, long, close look at this picture; what do you see, what does it represent to you? It is likely some will just see an empty street, maybe notice the bar and feel a little thirsty, still more will be able to pull it apart critically noticing its many flaws. It is a [...]
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Essaouira, Morocco – Making a good first impression
Last year when I visited Morocco a number of people informed me they were taking an excursion to Essaouira. This included two pretty young Norwegian girls in my Riad; they were gushing compliments when they returned, leaving me with a burning desire to visit. On that occasion unfortunately there was not sufficient time to squeeze [...]
Postcard from the Powerful Atlantic, Essaouira
Essaouira is known as the ‘windy city’ and is certainly living up to it’s nickname here, with huge Atlantic rollers crashing against the rocks seemingly acting as sentinels at the harbour entrance. I am uncertain what this particular local gentleman had been doing, maybe ’harvesting’ the rock pools or mussel beds to feed his family or [...]
Postcard from an Egyptian sunset
Desert sunsets always seem especially spectacular. Sitting above a Bedouin camp in the Egyptian desert near Sharm el Sheik was proof enough of this for me. Watching from a high point above the camp provided moments of great peace and solitude before the festivities of the evening began. Lingering as long as I dared before [...]
Adventure in a shrinking World – Modern Day Exploring
Is it possible to still make discoveries in the modern World, to enjoy the exhilaration of exploring and finding something new? The opportunities to explore unchartered regions are diminishing but there are still some available for those sufficiently driven to do so. Most of the ocean floor remains unexplored but even on dry land there [...]
Snap – Don’t ‘star’ in the next adventure travel video
Imagine the scenario; having just taken that first leap of faith, hurling yourself into thin air from a platform only attached to a thick piece of rubber band. The sensation of falling is terrifying but exhilarating, then just as the band begins to slow your descent and the anticipated stopping point is reached there is [...]
Adventures in Budget Travel – Calculating the Risk Factor
“Finding adventures; My comfort zone is being outside of the comfort zone” The activities of hitch-hiking, Couchsurfing, tripping, staying in hostels, camping or sleeping in a hammock do not suit all. There are safety and hygiene risks attached to some and those more comfortable with a luxury spa than a bowline may still prefer to [...]
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