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Berlin in Germany at the Reichstag building

Sandemans of Berlin: A Free Walking Tour

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As general sceptics of anything organised by others, it was a complete shock to my husband’s system when one night, during our planning stages, I turned round to him and announced that I had booked us onto an arranged walking tour of Berlin. With puzzlement on his face, he turned…

Bumbling around Berlin

Bumbling around Berlin

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Whenever we visit a new destination there are two things we want to see: the landmarks that have made the place famous (yes, the ones that grace several pages of any well respected travel guide) and those places that only locals seem to be able to stumble upon. So, starting…

Modern Day Chic in Historic Mitte

Modern Day Chic in Historic Mitte

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View from our Balcony On this beautiful sunny morning in Berlin it is hard to imagine that not 30 years ago this city was still cut in two. Sitting on our balcony of the Adina Apartment Hotel Hackescher Markt at this early hour I can hear nothing but a subtle…

Morocco: Our 15 top tips!

Morocco: Our 15 top tips!

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A few things worth knowing before you visit Morocco:   1) You may already live by this rule but if not, only brush your teeth in bottled water you may regret it otherwise and always remember a small bottle a hand sanitizer – this was a life saver when camping in…

How hard can it be to haggle?

How hard can it be to haggle?

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This is where I tell you that haggling is easy right?  Wrong!  For me it’s something I struggle with and my husband doesn’t find it any easier.  So how do two complete novices in the art of bartering prepare?  We enlist help. Before attempting to haggle our very good friends…

Majorelle Gardens: An Unexpected Surprise in Marrakech!

Majorelle Gardens: An Unexpected Surprise in Marrakech!

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Marrakech is famous for many things – the Souks and the Night Market of Djemaa-el-Fna to name just two – so to stumble across the brightly coloured Majorelle Gardens was a complete surprise. Designed by the expatriate French artist Jacques Majorelle during the 1920’s and 30’s the twelve acres of…

The other side of Marrakech

The other side of Marrakech

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When people travel to Morocco, and in particular the larger cities, they have an idea in mind of what to expect.   Narrow alleyways full to the brim with tiny little stalls that make up the prominent souks: a hive of activity both night and day.  Locals exploring the fresh, brightly coloured market produce…

Medersa Ben Youssef: Sacred Places of Marrakech

Medersa Ben Youssef: Sacred Places of Marrakech

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No visit to Marrakech would be complete without a visit to the Medersa Ben Youssef, an Islamic school attached to the Ben Youssef Mosque; home to some of the most beautiful art and architecture you will come across whist in Morocco. Once one of the largest Theological Schools in North…