After something quirky and different without a high price tag? Qbic London may be your answer. Opened for just a few months now, this hotel offers a unique concept that first started in Amsterdam – everything is recycled. You sleep in a room that has been created out of old…
Always intrigued to look at the work of local artists and photographers, the art gallery in Bowness-on-Windermere naturally grabbed our attention as we walked past. “Shall we take a quick look in?” Knowing that we have no wall space left in our house to cope with yet another piece of…
After a day walking around the dusty souks, relaxing in luxury is the perfect way to unwind. Calming colours, scented oils and water features provide a tranquil setting in which to enjoy a refreshing mint tea away from the afternoon heat. This delightful little Riad is just north of the…
The slight breeze is welcoming after a day of intense heat. Sitting on the terrace, sipping mint tea and looking out over the serene vista of the Oasis I knew we had landed in a peaceful paradise. The earthy, terracotta Kasbah is only a few miles away from the large…
“Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar…” The muezzin in the minaret closest to our Riad started the melodic ‘isha call to prayer, shortly followed by another somewhere else in the Medina. Within a few minutes six or seven different muezzins were calling their followers. Whilst not harmonic it definitely grabbed our attention…
Feeling like intrepid explorers, about to take steps into the unknown, we jump out of the vehicle we have been confined to for most of the day and stare out at petulant camels waiting for us to head out into the desert. Taking just an overnight bag each with essentials…
What a climb from the taxi. If the steep hill doesn’t catch you out the humidity will. Set slightly off from the souks, down a small alley way you stumble across this wonderful little place. Once through the gates, it is like entering a different world; the relaxed calming nature…
Souillac: A Great Location in the Dordogne Having never really explored France before, even though we are only a short drive away, the decision was made that 2013 would be the year of discovery. Before visiting this area of France we had only ever travelled to Normandy and Paris but…
Pulling off the main road we missed the small sign and had to do a u-turn. Along the small dirt track, just wide enough for one vehicle, we begun to consider whether we had chosen the right place for our latest getaway. Before we knew it we had pulled alongside…
Oldbury Hill: Is It The Right Campsite For You? Wild camping is illegal in most parts of England therefore in order to get away from it all, choosing the right campsite for your needs is vital. The first thing to establish is what you want from your break away. Is…