by Sarah Wilson | Apr 18, 2023 | Europe, Italy, Travel
Known in Italian as “Genova”, the lovely city of Genoa is the capital of Italy’s Liguria region. Despite being Italy’s sixth largest city, most visitors arriving in Genoa tend to bypass the city and all its highlights, moving on quickly to...
by Sarah Wilson | Apr 8, 2023 | Europe, Italy, Travel
Sestri Levante is a beautiful small town on Italy’s Ligurian coast. The resort of Sestri Levante, located roughly halfway between the more famous towns of Portofino and Cinque Terre on the Gulf of Tigullio, is one of those places that the Italians have managed...
by Sarah Wilson | Mar 18, 2023 | Africa, Morocco, Travel
Fes or Fez, once the capital of Morocco, is still considered to be the country’s cultural and spiritual centre. It’s hectic, busy, and noisy, but what a fascinating city to explore. One day in Fes will give you enough time to explore the wonderfully chaotic...
by Sarah Wilson | Mar 5, 2023 | Africa, Morocco, Travel
Chefchaouen, the “blue pearl of Morocco,” is a small town in northwest Morocco, in the Rif Mountains. It’s known for its charming blue-washed buildings. The name Chefchaouen means ‘Look at the horns”- a reference to the twin mountain peaks that tower over this...
by Sarah Wilson | Mar 1, 2023 | Africa, Morocco, Travel
Located on the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs, Ouarzazate is the location for Atlas Studios, Morocco’s desert-based Hollywood. Atlas Studios, located just outside the centre of Ouarzazate, has been churning out Hollywood blockbusters since 1983. More than 200 movies have been...
by Sarah Wilson | Jan 28, 2023 | Europe, Greece, Travel
Is Thessaloniki worth visiting? Well, if you love good food, enjoy history, love shopping and great nightlife, then yes, Thessaloniki is well worth visiting. Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and is located in Central Macedonia on the Thermaic Gulf of...
by Sarah Wilson | Jan 21, 2023 | Europe, France, Travel
Tours Thanks to its central location and excellent train connections to the nearby towns, Tours makes an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley and discover the chateaux of Loire. But not only is it a great base, the town of Tours itself is also beautiful...
by Sarah Wilson | Jan 14, 2023 | Europe, Italy, Travel
Umbria, the green heart of Italy, with undulating hills, vineyards, and fertile landscapes, interspersed with picturesque hill towns and villages, is a wonderful region to explore. Add in some of Italy’s finest wines and delicious foods, and you’ll understand...
