Exotic Destinations: The View from Morocco
Yesterday I wrote about my wife’s dream of travelling by train from Marrakech to Casablanca in Morocco. I thought I’d do a little virtual exploring of this wonderfully exotic destination.
The View from Morocco is a blog that takes an eclectic look at life in Morocco, a look at all its fascinating mysteries and beauties from shopping though to trekking in the mountains. It includes wonderful photos, hints for the traveller, places to go and see and even recommended restaurants to visit. Goodness – it even includes such diverse things as cycling in Morocco through to genuine Moroccan recipes!
Someday I hope we get there.
UPDATE: in December 2011 our dream came true. Check the archives for articles and photos about our trip.
Links:
- Travels in Thailand – from my journal written during my trip to Thailand.
- Travels in Nepal – from my journal written during my trek in the Everest region, visits to Chitwan National Park and impressions of Kathmandu.
- My Marrakech – a blog about lifestyle and design in Marrakech, Morocco, including beautiful photography.
Exotic Destinations: Marrakesh, Morocco
On my only trip overseas I visited both Thailand and Nepal. Both were wonderful in their own ways and they were culturally overwhelming places for a first time visitor. I thoroughly enjoyed my first, and hopefully not last, foray into other countries and cultures.
My wife and I often dream of visiting some very exotic places. We love watching the several travel programmes currently shown on local television. Armchair travelling is by far the cheapest form, followed closely by vicarious adventures via books and magazines (but not expensive if borrowed from the local library).
This is where the internet can be so useful. One can instantly travel to so many exotic and wonderful destinations with no cost, no danger and no inconvenience. Mind you, it isn’t quite the same as being there, but still very enjoyable.
One blog I recently found was a wonderful site called My Marrakech. It’s about lifestyle and design in Marrakech and has some beautiful photographs to complement the writing. Well worth a visit.
Morocco is one country my wife would love to visit. Her dream is to travel by train from Marrakech to Casablanca. Sounds wonderful. Perhaps one day we will make it. I’ll just have to keep on writing so I can take her on the journey of her dreams. UPDATE: This dream came true in December 2011. I’ve written extensively of our experiences and shown many photos of our time there on this site. Check the archives.
Links:
- Travels in Thailand – from my journal written during my trip.
- Travels in Nepal – from my journal written during my trek in the Everest region, visits to Chitwan National Park and impressions of Kathmandu.
- My Marrakech – a blog about lifestyle and design in Marrakech, Morocco, including beautiful photography.