We filled the Land Rover with camping gear as if we were going away for two weeks as appose to the two days we had planned. Our hosts sorted out a tent for us to borrow and we stocked up the cool box with beers, cheese and snacks for our days off. It was a…
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Exploring The Algarve | Portugal
Normally when we get to a new destination I’ll research what the area has to offer, but Portugal was different, we just made a decision to go there and didn’t really know what to expect. We were based in the countryside about 5km from the coast and luckily we had very kind hosts who allowed…
Volunteering in The Algarve, Portugal
Once again we’ve been volunteering to extend our travels as its a cheap way to explore new areas. This time we’ve based ourselves in a Quinta (small farm) in The Algarve, Portugal. We work about 25 hours a week and get free food and accommodation, and this place was a great find with our own…
Best places to visit in Morocco
So after two amazing months in Morocco I thought it would be good to let you guys know our favourite spots in the country. So here they are in no particular order: Chefchaouen This is the magical blue town that seems to fill Instagram these days. Every building, door, nook and cranny in the walled…
Our love hate relationship with Marrakesh
Marrakesh was our final destination in Morocco and it was quite a shock to the system. Suddenly there were tourists everywhere and we couldn’t believe how little everyone was wearing. I’d consider what some women were wearing as slutty if I saw them in England, let alone in a Muslim country. Even though morocco isn’t…
Things to know before hiking Jebel Toubkal, Morocco
We hiked the mountain at the end of March 2017 when there was snow from just below the refuge up to the summit. We tried researching certain things online and couldn’t get confirmed answers so here’s some things that you may find helpful: Staying at Refuge Mouflons I’d recommend going on their website or phoning…
Hiking Jebel Toubkal | North Africa’s highest mountain
I was relieved to wake up with a clear head and no signs of altitude sickness so we were safe to hike. We had an awful nights sleep in the dorm and even with ear plugs in I could hear strangers snoring and farting and it drove me mad. We’d anticipated a bitterly cold night…
The hike from Imlil to Refuge Mouflons | Morocco
The little village of Imlil is one of Morocco’s top hiking destinations thanks to it being surrounded by the dramatic Atlas Mountains. We set aside 5 days there, giving us a nice weather window to hike Jebel Toubkal and some relax time afterwards. The hiking began as soon as we stepped out of our grand…
Exploring Setti Fatma | Morocco
It was supposed to be an easy day travelling from Essaouira on the coast to Setti Fatma in the High Atlas Mountains…but things didn’t go quite to plan. We walked like snails with our heavy backpacks through the quiet medina which was being swept and shutters slowly opened for another day of business. There were…
Essaouira | Morocco
We ventured through the winding alleys of the medina until we arrived at Essaouira’s famous fishing port. From there we had a view of the rampart walls surrounding the medina with one side being lashed by the Atlantic. There were little blue row-boats all moored up together and bobbing in the murky water, while other…
NON STOP TRAVELLING 