Normandy, a region in the north-west of France, is famous not only for the isle of Le Mont Saint-Michel but further to the north, the majestic Alabaster Coast. This coastline of white, limestone cliffs extends 130 kilometres overlooking the English Channel. Interspersed with mostly inaccessible, pebbly beaches with the breath-taking seascapes have long inspired painters, […]
What amazed us most whilst travelling through Brittany, a region in the northwest of France, is the absolute jaw-dropping panorama. From the raw coastal stretches to the old-world villages, there is such amazing diversity on display. Some places reminded us of scenes from our own Australia. We’ve captured 8 ‘Bretagne’ memorable locations that really […]
The beautiful Loire Valley features many exquisite châteaux. The meandering Loire River, hidden among the rolling green hills and stately forests, provides the perfect setting for these grand French Renaissance styled buildings. It’s definitely a trip back in time when visiting the Loire Valley châteaux! Chateau de Chenonceau The Chateau de Chenonceau, a beautifully situated […]
A step back in time during a day visit to Porto in northern Portugal. With its wide central boulevard, old historical buildings, trams, azulejo adorned churches and the famed book store featured as Harry Potter’s library; it is a place full of charm! Livraria Lello & Irmao Historic Book Store This picturesque bookstore dates back […]
Andalucia is the southern most and second largest province in Spain and has coastlines that share both the Mediterranean and Atlantic seas. This area is rich in both culture and beauty. You can begin to understand why this area attracts visitors from far and wide. Our 5 top spots in Andalucia include Cordoba, Seville, […]
We knew we wanted to experience as much as we could on our six-day trip to Morocco. This day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls, an oasis in the desert, combined with visiting the Barbary Macaque monkeys in the wild, was an amazing experience. It was a complete contrast to the madness of the Marrakech Medina. On […]
Are you thinking of an escape from Marrakech for a day? Then Ait Benaddou should definitely be on your list. Haven’t heard of it? Take a read below and decide for yourself! Ait Benhaddou Ait Benhaddou is an ancient, fortified, red earthen village along a former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Driving from […]
A country rich with history and culture, Marrakech blew us away with its unbelievable diversity. We made a spur of the moment decision and booked return flights for 6 nights from Seville, Spain to Marrakech, Morocco. This included accommodation at a riad which is a traditional Moroccan home located in the Marrakech Medina or […]
The Islamic palaces of La Alhambra, built over centuries, were all based on the same concept of ‘paradise on earth’. The exquisitely intricate facades, flowing waters and pools, tranquil gardens and beautifully themed structures within the La Alhambra grounds reflect this concept. It was breathtaking to see! La Alhambra Leaving the campsite in Sierra […]
Walking between pine forests, farmland and orchards, we enjoyed the gorgeous landscape of the Sierra Espuna. We were on our hunt for our elusive geocaches which often takes us to great scenery and out-of-the-way sights. We left the camper van at a great campsite nearby and went off on our hike. Unbeknown to us we […]
