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Favourite Snaps – Action Shot: Todra Gorge, Morocco

February 27, 2012

This favourite snap comes from our recent trip to Morocco, where the sites were aplenty, the scenery astounding and the atmosphere contagious. Our travel companions, Ryan and Amen, were always on the look out to get the perfect action shot amongst the incredible landscape, and here at Todra Gorge, we succeeded in capturing the ‘magic’ moment. Looking like they are right out of a Jackie Chan action flick, Ryan and Amen really nailed this one in creating the ultimate kick ass snap. [...]

A Guide to Marrakesh Street Food

January 23, 2012

When you think of Moroccon food and drink, what comes to mind? A fragrant and spice infused tagine, a fluffy cous cous dish or perhaps mint tea. Without a doubt these well known dishes are famous for a good reason, they are delicious, easily prepared and available everywhere. But if you are heading to Marrakesh, your food adventures should not stop there. Marrakesh has some of the most verstitle and delicious street food on offer. Here are some of my favourite dishes: [...]

Best (and worst) of 2011

December 23, 2011

Christmas is almost here and we are rugging up and getting cozy for a cold one in London.We had our fingers crossed for a white Christmas even though we knew it was slim chance so here is hoping that we will have some snow filled travels in the new year. With out without snow, this Christmas will be a lot colder than what we are used to in Australia. It will be a different experience to have a cold Christmas, [...]

The best tea in the world!

December 16, 2011

  Making tea in Morocco is an art form and is great to watch as you wait for piping hot cup you know is going to taste so good. Often referred to as Berber whiskey, the national drink of Morocco is mint tea, and is consumed by most people in upwards of five times a day. It is made with green tea and Morocco was the first country in the world to import green tea from China, currently importing over [...]