My Favourite Travel Photos of 2016
My partner works in international development, which means I am fortunate to be able to join her from time to time in exotic locations and indulge my passion for photography. In 2016 I have visited Morocco, Bali (twice) and Timor Leste. With some difficulty, I have chosen my ten favourite photographs from these trips. I […]
Morocco: The Medersa Al-Attarine, Fès
A visit to the ancient medina of Fès should be near the top of any traveller to Morocco’s list of places to visit. The medina is a UNESCO World Heritage sight and is considered one of the most extensive and best conserved historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world. The medina contains several medersas (also known as madrasas), a type […]
The Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Morocco
Before visiting Morocco in May 2016, I had not heard of Volubilis, a partially-excavated Berber and Roman city in Morocco situated near Meknès, between Fès and Rabat. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mauritania. In addition to being an interesting visit in its own right, the journey to Volubilis, whether from Fès or […]
Chaouwara Tanneries, Fès el-Bali Medina, Morocco
The Chaouwara (or Chaoura) tanneries in the ancient medina of Fès should be near the top of any traveller to Morocco's list of places to visit. The medina is a UNESCO World Heritage sight and is considered one of the most extensive and best conserved historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world. The tanneries date back to the […]
Morocco: Light, Shade and Colour
During our week's visit to Morocco in late February/early March, we encountered an unexpected contrast of weather. On arrival, the north of the country was experiencing the first welcome rains in six months, which were followed by bright sunny days. The marked contrast provided opportunities for interesting photographic light conditions. Following a heavy shower, this relatively […]