Deep red jagged rock formations with golden highlights compete for our attention as we drive from Salta to Cafayate in Argentina. Over a million years in the making, the highlight of this road trip is the 80 km section called Quebrada de las Conchas (Shell Ravine). Here, we find northwestern Argentina’s most stunning drive, a …
Desert
17 Things to Do in San Pedro de Atacama Desert
Mysterious and enchanting, the barrenness of Chile’s Atacama desert is captivating. The high elevation and ultra-dry climate creates endless unusual landscapes and salt flats, while its main town is a lush desert oasis. There seems no limit to the unique things to do in San Pedro de Atacama and its surrounding desert, the driest non-polar …
Morocco Road Trip: Marrakech to Sahara Desert
Travelling around Morocco was far easier than we had anticipated. In the north, we took the train. Marrakech was the end of the train line, and by this point, we were in love with the country. We had seen enough to leave us wanting more. That’s when our concept of a Morocco road trip came …
Exploring Nizwa Fort and Other Nizwa Oman Sites
Oman surprised me, and the ancient city of Nizwa was a part of the mystery. Situated on the plains of the Hajar Mountains, it is only a two-hour drive from Muscat. We enjoyed a long day trip, but in retrospect, we could have spent a Thursday night, thus allowing us to observe the Nizwa Oman Friday …
Visiting a Bedouin Camp in the Moroccan Sahara
When we were invited to visit a Bedouin camp while in the Moroccan Sahara, we were not sure what to expect. We were greeted with warm smiles, hot tea, and a style of hospitality that made us feel less like tourists, and more like long lost friends. As we drove through the Sahara desert, we first …
Colors of the Sahara Desert: A Travel Photography Exposé
The colours of the Sahara are more dramatic than we expected. The array of golden-orange that paints the sand dunes is both impressive and ever-changing. We visited Morocco several years ago as the last stop on our around the world adventures. Here are some of the photo highlights from the Sahara desert, the centre point …
