Despite its rich cultural and historical significance, this city is hardly mentioned by most travellers, and even some of our Moroccan friends were puzzled as to why exactly we would want to go there. So, of course, this only stoked our curiosity..

Essaouira is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the big cities. After Marrakech, we were definitely in need of a bit of fresh air and some peace and quiet, so we hopped on a bus and spent a few days exploring this charming seaside destination..

Over the years Marrakech has gotten a reputation as being Morocco’s biggest scamming hub, and after reading a few of these stories ourselves, we’ll admit we were a little apprehensive..

If you didn’t know, 2025 marks the beginning of a Jubilee, a holy year celebrated by the Catholic Church and a unique event that usually happens every 25 years, and is expected to draw anywhere from 30 to 40 million additional tourists to Italy’s capital..

What do you look for when choosing a new suitcase for your travels? For us, the qualities that we can’t compromise on are practicality, security and durability. Price comes second when I it comes to getting high-quality gear that we’ll keep for many years..

Edinburgh is one of the top locations in Europe to give yourself a fright. With hundreds of years of bloody history, every mysterious alley, gothic building and cemetery seems to have its own resident ghost or bone-chilling folk-tale..

Ever since we committed ourselves to ditching our suitcases, our backpacks have become the most essential part of our gear. It’s also for this reason that we’re always looking forward to upgrading our packs, and why we were so excited to finally get our hands on the Patagonia Mini MLC 30L..

Are you thinking of heading to Europe this fall to explore some of the most beautiful capital cities in their autumn colours? The whole continent is packed with historical capitals that offer incredible views and sights that are even more stunning during fall..

Heading to Africa for your first safari? Well, before you do, you better be sure you’re dressed the right way; and it’s not just a matter of fashion, wearing the right type of clothing can really make or break your trip..

Knowing how to properly use a compass and finding your bearings should be one of the first skills you should consider learning before venturing out on your own into the Great Outdoors; a lot of travellers and hikers, however, use their compass the wrong way..

Whether you’re travelling abroad and need to track multiple time zones, or enjoy spending time in the outdoors, a rugged and durable watch is a must-have. But how does the Suunto Core hold up, over 10 years after its initial release?

While the majority of hikers will make sure to pack a basic knife when heading out to the outdoors for an excursion, a whole lot will probably never consider adding a multi-tool to their load-out. However, this overlooked gear is more than just a good EDC carry..