by Anne Betts | Mar 14, 2024 | Booking Travel, Morocco, Travel Tips
When in Marrakech, there’s no better way to explore the city than from a comfortable riad in the heart of the medina. If you’re looking for a recommendation, I have one for you: Equity Point Hostel Marrakech. Equity Point Hostel Marrakech Like many hostels today,...
by Anne Betts | Jan 16, 2024 | Cycling Trips, Taiwan
Updated January 16, 2024 Cycling is a great way to explore exciting places, and cycling Taroko Gorge in Taiwan is no exception. What makes cycling down Taroko Gorge different is that it’s an exhilarating downhill ride through magnificent scenery. Regarded as...
by Anne Betts | Jan 15, 2024 | Destinations, Taiwan
Updated January 15, 2024 The Zhuilu Old Trail is steeped in natural beauty and historical significance. The hike’s highlight is reaching the narrow path cut into the edge of the vertical, marble cliff face, offering spectacular views of the valley below. This...
by Anne Betts | Jan 14, 2024 | Portugal
Updated February 14, 2024 You’ll love Nazaré Portugal, a quaint coastal town 124 kilometres / 77 miles north of Lisbon where tourism and tradition coexist. The relationship between the two is subtle. Neither overwhelms the other. At least, that was my experience...
by Anne Betts | Jan 14, 2024 | Botswana
Chobe National Park is a popular wildlife-viewing destination. It’s recognized as the home to the world’s largest elephant population. However, the park is also renowned as a birdwatchers’ paradise with over 460 recorded avian species. While not a complete...
by Anne Betts | Jan 13, 2024 | Australia, Cycling Trips
Guided bike tours are one of my favourite ways to be introduced to a city. Melbourne’s top-rated bike-tour provider, Blue Tongue Bikes (formerly Freddy’s Bike Tours), did not disappoint with their Classic Melbourne Bike Tour, covering 16 kilometres / 10 miles over 4.5...