Jul 18, 2018 • 8 min read
Whether it’s bouncing with the crowds at a Nairobi boomba gig or foot-tapping along to the fiddle-slicing symphonies of Dublin's trad scene, attending a…
Jul 11, 2018 • 7 min read
Every city around the world has a local food culture that embodies the unique essence of the place. While some have become iconic on the global stage –…
Jul 11, 2018 • 7 min read
There are few finer things in life than sitting down to enjoy a delicious meal among company. Whether eaten with friends, family or someone you’ve just…
Jul 11, 2018 • 7 min read
Travelling these routes inspires wonder and awe in those willing to shrug off the discomforts and heart-in-mouth moments they entail.
Jul 5, 2018 • 6 min read
For aeons, invading armies, explorers and voyagers have crossed oceans to reach new shores, while islands and peninsulas have provided solitude and…
Jul 2, 2018 • 7 min read
As the mercury soars and the beach resorts fill up along the coasts of the Mediterranean, there’s one place where you can still stake out your own patch…
Jun 27, 2018 • 5 min read
Like the diverse cultures and landscapes of Morocco, the street food scene varies from area to area. Here's where to devour the best at any time of day.
Jun 26, 2018 • 6 min read
Peninsulas are clear winners as travel destinations: as well as the obvious appeal of their beaches and seaside towns, they often have a distinct identity…
Jun 21, 2018 • 5 min read
Lonely Planet Local Erin Harvey moved to Tunis two years ago and has relished the relaxed pace of life and the many sunny days, which are perfect for…
Jun 21, 2018 • 5 min read
If you know where to look, you'll find that there is much more to Egyptian cuisine than the triumvirate of kebab, falafel and shawarma. Sure, shish tawooq…
Jun 15, 2018 • 4 min read
Wherever you travel in Morocco, you’ll hear its rich musical culture, with everything from Berber, Andalusian, Arabic and sub-Saharan influences. The…
Jun 12, 2018 • 5 min read
Marrakesh is no stranger to tourists, and travellers flock to the rose-hued city to discover the medina, scour the souqs for treasures, admire traditional…
Jun 10, 2018 • 5 min read
Essaouira, Morocco’s bohemian haven by the sea, has long been a melting pot of alternative cultures and lifestyles. The city’s cobbled medina and breezy…
May 11, 2018 • 5 min read
Sydney, Rio and Barcelona aside, the beach is not usually synonymous with the city. But with so many amazing cities sprung near water, it is surprisingly…
May 2, 2018 • 6 min read
Historically, paradise on earth has cost the earth: Persian emperors constructed opulent private gardens (pairidaēza – from which the word ‘paradise’…
Apr 18, 2018 • 7 min read
Road-tripping is one of the most liberating ways to travel – it's just you, your vehicle and the open road. Having said that, because it's just you, your…
Apr 12, 2018 • 5 min read
Each day when dusk sets in over Meknes, the sun’s last hurrah dances across the city’s Imperial gateway, Bab El Mansour. For a few lingering minutes, the…
Apr 11, 2018 • 6 min read
Food is a fundamental element in the travel experience – eating a local dish can evoke ancient traditions stirred into age-old recipes or bring to light…
Apr 11, 2018 • 6 min read
Cairo’s heart is the walled city of Al Qahira (meaning ‘The Victorious’), where you can dive headfirst into the nerve centre of past empires with a stroll…
Apr 3, 2018 • 6 min read
Arriving in the Middle Atlas after the maelstrom of Fez, or even Meknès, is like waking up in the morning to find the sun has reared its head after days…
Mar 27, 2018 • 4 min read
Cairo might not be your first port of call when you’re after a good night out in the Middle East, but after some tough years, it’s made a raucous comeback…
Mar 15, 2018 • 5 min read
Tangier, the jewel of North Africa, is a dazzling city that perfectly blends the past, present and future, from the maze-like streets of the ancient…