Cape Verde’s Loggerhead Turtles For millions of years, the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) has returned to sandy beaches to nest under the cover of night. These ancient reptiles, which first appeared more than 200 million years ago, have survived mass extinctions, continental shifts, and even the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs. But today, their […]
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Tunisia is officially open for tourism! Hotels, restaurants, shops and resorts are waiting to welcome visitors once more. TUI are due to start package holidays again soon to this popular super sunny, friendly destination
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Egypt is a mysterious and unique country. With some of the most amazing ancient artefacts anywhere in the world, it remains a favourite destination of mine
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Sail the fabulous river Nile on a beautiful hand made wooden Dahabiya boat. Watch the scenes of ancient Egypt glide past visiting amazing sites on your way.
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Meknes was founded in the 11th century by the Berber dynasty of the Almoravids as a military settlement. Later the Sultan Moulay Ismaïl turned it into an impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style, surrounded by high walls with great doors.
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Fez is a very special city. If you like Game of Thrones you will be in your element in the amazing Medina (walled city) of Fez. More exotic even than the better known Marrakesh, this former capital of Morocco will take you back into the sights sounds and smells of a medieval way of life.
We took the day trip to Cairo from Sharm el Sheik by plane. There has unrest there well covered by the media but we were on a guided tour so I felt pretty safe.
Even one incident can affect the number of visitor numbers to a country. Despite its archaeological riches, Egypt is a poor country and relies heavily on its tourism trade. I had always wanted to see the great pyramid of Giza, the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still standing.
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Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. It’s known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. Naama Bay, with a palm tree-lined promenade, is filled with bars and restaurants.
