Fes - the Imperial City of Morocco

Fes – the Imperial City of Morocco

Our desert tour came to an end in Fes, the oldest of the Imperial cities and some say the symbolic city for Morocco. Well, it took us a long day to get from Merzouga to here, passing by the scenic Ziz Valley, cold Mid Atlas range and the upscale town...
Our camel trek experience into Sahara desert

Our camel trek experience into Sahara desert

Joining a camel trek in the Sahara seem like the de facto experience in Morocco, and is definitely the highlight of our trip!  These treks usually start in the late afternoon, when the sun is about to set and the weather in the desert becomes cooling. Starting from our riad,...
The journey to the Saharan borders

The journey to the Saharan borders

After visiting the Dades Gorge in the morning, we drove to yet another gorge – Todgha Gorge. Instead of viewing the gorge from the top, we went down to foot of the gorge, where the centre of activity in this area resides. There is a well-maintained path once you reach...
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Through the windy roads of High Atlas

Through the windy roads of High Atlas

The highlight of our Morocco trip was no doubt the 4 days we spent travelling through the mountains, valleys and the borders of the desert. Being able to get out of cities and enjoy the rural countryside has always been something I look forward to when travelling, and clearly Morocco is one good place for...
Exploring the medina of Marrakech in a day

Exploring the medina of Marrakech in a day

I must admit, I wouldn’t consider Marrakech as one of my favourite cities. The narrow alleys that are barely lit at night. The unkempt but ever-busy streets. Walking in the old town with the occasional stares or “Konnichiwa”s isn’t the most comfortable experience one can ask for. But then again, I ask myself what was...
Day trip to the pebble beaches of Brighton

Day trip to the pebble beaches of Brighton

For only £10 return, Tiantian and I bought advance tickets to the seaside town of Brighton, located just 1 hour south of London! To be honest, there isn’t much to do visit and explore here – the best thing to do is to simply relax on the pebble beach and watch the sunset. Along the...
Walking on the cobblestone streets of Prague - Part 2

Walking on the cobblestone streets of Prague – Part 2

Connecting the Old Town and Lesser Town, Charles Bridge is the most popular structure in Prague. In the day, it is bustling with activity as artists sell their paintings or jewellery on both sides of the bridge and musicians busk amidst the walking traffic. In the night, it would turn into a romantic place to see the...
Walking on the cobblestone streets of Prague

Walking on the cobblestone streets of Prague

After visiting Munich, Fussen, Salzburg and Vienna, little did we know we saved the best for the last – Prague. Having just walked out from the Soviet sphere of influence, Prague has a charm that can’t be found in the cities we visited earlier. The cobblestone streets, the occasional non-classicist architecture, the shades of communist...
Vienna explored – Musikverein, Schönbrunn Palace, Stephansdom and food

Vienna explored – Musikverein, Schönbrunn Palace, Stephansdom and food

Vienna may not be the prettiest city we’ve had seen, but there’s no reason to skip it as well. In the cultural and economic centre of Austria, the word ‘grandeur’ is exemplified in many aspects, including music, architecture and even food (the coffeehouse culture). Within a short 2 days, Tiantian and I tried to capture the essence...
Museums in Vienna - Kunsthistorisches Museum and Sisi Museum

Museums in Vienna – Kunsthistorisches Museum and Sisi Museum

Vienna is another one of those cities with a treasure trove of good quality museums. If you’d love museums, I dare say you can spend 4-5 days here simply visiting one or two of each per day. However, for the casual travellers that just want to check out a select few, we would recommend visiting...
A peek into Salzburg

A peek into Salzburg

If there’s one regret during our stay in Salzburg, its that we needed more time! As we only arrived in Salzburg on the night before and had the next train to Vienna at 3pm in the afternoon, we effectively only had 6 hours of day time to explore the city of Mozart and The Sound...
Fussen and the Neuschwanstein castle

Fussen and the Neuschwanstein castle

Famous for the Neuschwanstein castle, Fussen is a small town about a 2-hour train ride south-west from Munich. It isn’t the first time I’m here, the last time being a few years back during winter. The tourist crowds visiting the Neuschwanstein castle remained as huge, but I must say the weather is much more pleasant...