Category: lodgings
Glamping Erg Chebbi, Morocco
Erg Chebbi is a small sea of sand dunes stretching 22 kms long and 5 kms wide and peaking up to 150 metres high. Formed by wind-blown sand, Erg Chebbi is known for its golden-orange sand formations that start at the most northern tip of the Sahara. We arrived at our camp just after 6…
Dead Sea resorts, Jordan
Chris attended a business meeting at one of the Dead Sea resorts in Jordan. It was the first time I visited that country. Jordan is sandwiched between Israel and Saudi Arabia while it shares a border with Syria in the north. Security is a major concern in this part of the world. Queen Alia International…
Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen, Oslo
Continuing with our visit of Oslo …, the Nobel Peace Center (see previous post here) is at the start of Aker Brygge. Aker Brygge is a part of the Sentrum area, just west of Oslo down town. It is known for its piers, where eateries with outdoor tables serve international cuisine, or casual fare like…
Château Grattequina, Blanquefort
For the last leg of our Alps-to-Atlantic Easter trip, we stayed in the Bordeaux-Medoc region for a few days. Fa and An stayed behind in Biarritz to do some more surfing. Our last minute searches landed us at the Château Grattequina in Blanquefort, just north of the city of Bordeaux. Click here for their website. Built…