Hanging in Hongdae

Note to self: If I ever come back to Seoul, stay in Hongdae. It’s vibrant, cool, and youthful so basically everything I’m not. Lots of great shops, alley’s to get lost in, great eateries, and way less tourists (at least compared to Myeongdong). On weekends you can check out aspiring backup dancers, K-Pop wannabes, and …

Hawaii Deux

Postcards from November 2018 – Big Island and a little bit of Oahu  

Sun and Siestas, Seville

What is the perfect antidote to many months of dreary grey skies and constant dampness in London? Intense sun! Part of my European exit extravaganza involved me heading off on my own travels as Karen set off to Montpellier to learn French in a home stay (crazy girl). By luck, my mate in London and …

Letters to Lisbon

Last time in Lisbon, the city took us by surprise with its killer food scene, vibrant nightlife, rich history, and incredible value. We just had to go back on our “Br/Eur-exit” trip of a lifetime. Having done the city before, we had more time to explore attractions such as the Oceanarium which is a seafood sealife …

The town that runs Blue, Chefchaouen

Did they make a mistake ordering paint? Why is this town all blue? Should I care if all these pictures are surreal? Chefchaouen is a rather remarkable stop over after our night in the Sahara. We arrived at night, tired, cold and feeling rather grubby after all the sand and camel action from the night …

Sand in the Sahara, Merzouga

I still can’t believe I left my camera in the car. Abdoul dropped us off at the assembly point where another guide will take us into the outskirts of the Sahara dessert. It was at this point, moving our bags from one 4WD to another was where I left it behind. Thankfully mobile phone cameras …

Trekking to the Sahara

Just a few snaps taken along the very long drives to Merzouga. Frequent stops to stretch the legs made for ample opportunities to absorb how arid the landscape has become. Our driver bought some simple supplies so that we could enjoy a picnic at a vegetable farm along the way. I welcomed the break from the tagines …

Dades Gorges / Ait Ben Haddou

You need a tour guide in Morocco to get around and really make the most of your time here. It’s one of the few destinations I’ve been of recent where it doesn’t really pay off to be self-directed. Our man was Abdul and his trusty 4WD who patiently waited for us outside our AirBNB. He …

Man in Marrakech

After living in Europe for over 18 months and being fortunate enough to visit many fascinating locations, the element of surprise and wonder does begin to shift into a phase of comfort and familiarity. Every now and then, I enjoy a shock to the system like the first time I rolled around in powder white …

Vineyards of Bordeaux

What a crazy trip! 11 travellers, 3 cars, 1 very very big house, and many bottles of wine. A logistical nightmare, an awesome weekend. Some standouts and memorable moments Epic big lunch of charcuterie, local wines, foie gras and more cheese than you can poke a stick at Chateau Tour Saint Christophe. The old meets …