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Bouillon, best known for the majestic Chateau de Bouillon which stands over the town, is an absolutely charming place to visit. Disclosure: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. In addition, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To quote…

This week sees our last few days in Romania before moving on to Hungary and starting the slow journey home. Disclosure: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. In addition, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The Detail: Distance Covered: 445…

The Moroccan Sahara Experience Many people have an idea of what the Sahara desert should look like. They imagine endless golden dunes, the feeling of the sand between their toes, and the sound of the wind gently shifting the grains of sand. It’s a place of stunning sunsets and endless stars in the clear night skies, where one can be alone with their innermost self. The Sahara Desert is vast and…

During our 6 month tour of Morocco, there was only one place we seemed to keep returning to – Tafraoute. There was just something about the town which kept us coming back. Maybe it’s the scenery, the laid-back vibe, and the people. Whatever it is we love it there – our favourite town in Morocco. To quote Wikipedia,  Tafraout, also Tafraoute is a town in Tiznit Province, Souss-Massa region,…

Todra Gorges, Lake Tislet and the Gorges du Dades  Two of the best-known and most visited gorges in Morocco are the Todra Gorge and the Gorges du Dades. It is possible to drive up into the mountains through one and then return down through the other, although a 20km section of the road is high altitude piste. So that’s what we did, driving through the Todra Gorge, on the N12, and continuing on to…

The Sahara may be the largest hot desert in the world, but it isn’t wholly composed of beautiful golden dunes. There are several distinct ecological regions, and even the central arid part of the desert isn’t totally covered in sand dunes. Vast areas of stone plateaus, gravel plains, dry valleys, and salt flats are common. The black desert is so called because of the rocky black schist covering…

Close to M’ssici is the small farm owned by the Bouaid family. Set back from the road a couple of hundred meters or so, accessed by a rough dirt track. Here the family eke out a living from the unforgiving desert. A couple of goats and sheep, half a dozen chickens running around freely. Part of the land tilled by hand to grow vegetables and feed for the animals, irrigated with the meagre supply…

Morocco Collection Harira Harira, this one was in the Ziz Valley Harira is a hearty tomato-based soup made with lentils and chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices such as turmeric, cumin and cinnamon. It is typically thickened with broken vermicelli, pasta or rice. The Ubiquitous Soup of Morocco Harira is a warm and hearty soup traditionally made with a base of ripe, juicy tomatoes and various…