Things To Do In Nottingham – Caves, Restaurants And More
From fascinating caves to great pubs, find out the best things to do in Nottingham.
Nottingham – land of Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest and a football team I have no interest in. Home to a university I never visited. The birthplace of HP Sauce. Yes really.
Oh, but hang on, what’s this. Nottingham: City of Caves? How had I never heard about this before? Earlier this year I visited Cappadocia in Turkey – a land of cave hotels and ancient underground cities, but it turns out there was another underground world just a few hours away by train.
Surprising New Year’s Resolutions… One Month Early!
Get this! It’s only November, but I’ve already set a New Year’s resolution. Yes me, who never usually bothers, knowing there’s no way I’ll stick to it. Oh and guess what, a few weeks in and I’ve actually stuck to it so far.
Last year was all about big, brave adventures in Mexico, Central America and Cuba. Not only was it a break from reality, it was a big change. I went partly to tick off that old cliche and ‘find myself’… but actually what I found was far more exciting!
This year has been all about Europe and breaks closer to home. It’s been great to explore countries I’d never stepped foot in before (Lithuania, Estonia and Turkey to name a few) and return to others for further exploration (including Greece, Spain and Morocco).
Moroccan Adventures: The Sahara Desert – Stargazing and Camel Treks
Ready to travel around the Sahara Desert with me?
So far on my Adventure Morocco tour I’ve haggled in the medina in Marrakech, reached the top of the world in the Atlas Mountains, explored a real life movie set, and drunk more mint tea than I can keep track of. This stop however, was the one I’d been looking forward to the most!
Check out the videos of my trip now, and scroll down to read about my adventures in Morocco.
Oh the Sahara Desert! Would it be like in films? Dunes for miles? The softest of sand? Stars illuminating the entire sky?
Leaving from Ouarzazate, we had some incredible scenery to check out. First up, the incredible red rock Moroccan canyon. It was spectacular, and worth the trek over uneven rocks to the top!
As we zigzagged along the mountain roads, the landscape changed from colourful rocks, to beige desert dotted with perfectly formed acacia trees.
Saying goodbye to the coach, it was time to hop in some 4x4s, perfect for navigating the dunes. As we continued, the dry, arid landscape, transformed… what was this? Palm trees as far as the eye could see! The Draa Valley Oasis sits along the Draa River (Morocco’s longest river) and is a haven of date-bearing palm trees, with a red rock backdrop (like a mini Ayres Rock!) A real life oasis…
5 Places You Have To Visit In Marrakech
From the Jardin Majorelle to Koutoubia Mosque and the historic Medina, there’s plenty to see and do in Marrakech.
I’ve just returned from an incredible 10 days in Morocco. I’m busy editing videos of my trip which I’ll be sharing with you very soon. While many visit Morocco for the beautiful beaches, especially when looking for some winter sun, but for an authentic taste of the country, the cities are where it’s at! The historic city of Marrakech was one of my favourite places on this trip. It’s a feast for the senses with plenty of jaw dropping architecture and cultural sights to explore. If it’s your first visit, it may seem overwhelming… so here are 5 beautiful places to add to your Marrakech bucket list.
Jardin Majorelle
As mentioned briefly in my first blog about Marrakech, this urban oasis is the perfect spot to escape the crowds of tourists and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. The twelve acre gardens were designed by French artist James Majorelle, and now boast more than 300 plant species from five continents. My favourite were the impressive cactii! You may have heard it referred to as the Yves Saint Laurent gardens as they were bought by the legendary designer. Standing out in its Majorelle blue is the Berber Art Museum, which showcases an array of cultural artifacts, from carpets and clothing to musical instruments. There’s also a lovely starry ceiling which got me transfixed! Entry costs around 100 dhms, and it’s definitely worth spending an hour wandering the grounds.
