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Block printing in Bagru, India
On my recent trip to India I visited the village of Bagru to see the process of block printing. Sadly this tradition is being replaced by screen printing in many areas of India. Typically block printing is done by men who have passed the techniques down through...
Why visit Morocco?
Morocco is situated in Northern Africa and is characterised by rugged mountains, large deserts and a lengthy coastline. The capital is Rabat. However, the largest city is Casablanca. With a population of more than 33 million people, it is distinguished by its Berber,...
5 Reasons Chefchaouen will capture your heart
Chefchaouen is a town in the Rif mountains in the northwest of Morocco. It's known as the blue city of Morocco as most of the buildings in the old city are painted blue. Of course you are wondering why they are painted blue? There are a couple of theories; maybe the...
The Ultimate Sunset Restaurant in Jodhpur, India
Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is known as the blue city. The spectacular Mehrangarh Fort, built in 1459, towers over the city and is the number one tourist attraction in Jodhpur. I highly recommend visiting the fort during the day. An audio guide...
Who are our tours for?
We are a small Australian, female-owned company that attracts guests from all over the world. Travel is about connecting with people from other countries and cultures and we do this on tour with the friends we make and in the country through experiences. We welcome...
Exploring the Textiles of Morocco
Morocco has a long history of textiles with century old techniques passed down through the generations. The souks of both Fez and Marrakesh each have a dying area. Men can be seen dying clothing and textiles. These are then hung to dry. We stumbled upon...
Modhera Sun Temple
Our Gujarat textile tour is more than textiles! We went on an open jeep safari and saw lots of wildlife, met locals in villages and visited palaces and stepwells. On our final day in Gujarat we went to the Modhera Sun Temple. The Modhera sun temple is an...
When is the best time to visit Morocco?
Anytime is a good time to visit Morocco! Seriously, like all countries, there are things to consider when planning to visit. Public holidays, festivals and the weather need to be researched. I decided on November and our tour began in Casablanca on the...