Africa

The Best Markets in Marrakech for Everything!
The best markets around the world are at their chaotic best at most times, but nothing can beat the mayhem as soon as you step into the souks – the heart and soul of the best markets in Marrakech. If you’ve never entered a ‘souk’ before, relax with a mint tea in any of the…

Our Quick Guide to Safaris in Tanzania
The second largest country in East Africa, Tanzania, also happens to be a leading safari destination. The country’s natural beauty and abundant wildlife has been well established by David Attenborough through his popular TV serials over the years. To see these spectacles with your own eyes, one has to be in the middle of things,…

15 Best Day Trips From Marrakech, Morocco
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…

Where to Stay in Marrakech - The Best Areas & Hotels
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…

48 hours in Marrakech - Highlights Itinerary for 2 Days
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…

A Guide to the Best of Cairo for Every Traveller
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…

48 hours in Cape Town Itinerary: The Best Bits & More
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…

Living in Cape Town as a Digital Nomad: What's it Like?
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…

A Guide to Cape Town, South Africa's Favourite City
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…