Destinations

We recently returned from Morocco where we successfully climbed the 4,167 metre high Mount Toubkal. If you book via a reputable tour operator in the UK, it is probable that you will receive full training information and a kit list. However, you can save a lot of money if you …

I sink my poles into the damp earth between huge boulders and hoist myself up a giant step. Balancing  precariously, I drunkenly weaving across the path. I feel dizzy, a sign of altitude sickness, and a scary reminder of the dangers of this challenge. In the inky depths of night …

We trundle across a rocky plateau, pebbles crunching underfoot, dust billowing around us. Google maps is jittery and the arrow is bobbing around like ducks in water. This is the second time we have ventured down this rocky road, little more than flattened gravel. Getting more frustrated, we peer across …

Ouzoud waterfalls are a popular day trip from Marrakesh. Tour agencies will sell you packages including transport, a guide, and an inclusive boat trip for less than £20 per person. However, if you have a car, it is possible to visit the Ouzoud Waterfalls independently which will save you money …

Vintgar gorge, north of Lake Bled is a steep canyon with cliff walls that rise dramatically from the raging waters of the Radovna River. As it journeys south towards Lake Bled, it squeezes through narrow canyons creating raging whirlpools and rapids. It is a thrilling 1.6 km walk along raised …