Africa

Visiting Marrakech can feel a lot like stepping back in time. This chaotic, ancient city may have modernized somewhat in recent years, but that unmistakable feeling of peeking into a lost world is still very much alive. Donkeys dragging rickety wooden carts ply the narrow alleyways of time-worn souks, while traders entice passersby to their…

Marrakech is an ancient, imperial city rich in history and culture. Located in Northern Africa, this 1000-year old Moroccan metropolis is a thriving community steeped in Islamic culture. Over the years, Marrakech has grown to become a flourishing location for visitors and tourists, while also remaining true to its cultural heritage and ancestry. Whether you’re…

Over the last decade, Marrakesh has really come into its own as a holiday destination. It also attracts digital nomads who aren’t content with a short trip, having experienced the convenient and entertaining lifestyle this city can offer. Marrakesh is a hit with both celebrities and regular travelers, who come from all around the world…

Planning a family vacation that appeals to everyone can feel downright impossible at times. This becomes especially difficult if your kids are at different ages. Finding something an eight-year-old will enjoy is vastly different than finding something a 14-year-old will enjoy. To that end, it’s important to consider what your destination can offer everyone in…

What a treat!! You have 48 hours in Cape Town to enjoy the most amazing city on the African continent. There’s a LOT to do so you better start early in the morning to cover as much as possible. Take our advice and follow our 2 days in Cape Town itinerary. Day 1 Morning In…

In the fifth of our interviews with digital nomads who have experienced living in different countries around the world, we talk to Simon and Erin from travel blog Neverending Voyage. Full-time travellers and digital nomads, Simon and Erin have been travelling full-time since March 2010 and in that time have earned a living from their…

Cape Town is South Africa’s most beloved city and is often seen as a world of its own as it is so different from both the rest of the country and the rest of the continent. Better known as the ‘Mother City’, Cape Town boasts a cosmopolitan fusion of cultures, cuisines, landscapes and design. This…

When we began looking at accommodation options for during our time in Egypt’s history-rich city of Luxor, we had no idea that we’d need to make a decision on which side of the Nile River to stay. When booking our previous Cairo accommodation, Downtown Cairo on the East side seemed the obvious choice, but in Luxor, we didn’t…

Along with the Pyramids of Giza, Islamic Cairo is our favourite part of the Egyptian capital. Characterized by a maze of wonderful narrow streets and alleys where hundreds of mosques, tombs, markets, madrasas, mansions, and fortifications dating back to the Islamic era can be explored. An Islamic Cairo walking tour map is definitely needed so not…