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 of Ifrane. We didn’t spend...
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, we were each assigned a...
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 the foot, and this is...
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
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
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
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
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 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...
