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Block printing in Bagru, India

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...

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Why visit Morocco?

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,...

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Who are our tours for?

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...

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Exploring the Textiles of Morocco

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...

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Modhera Sun Temple

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...

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When is the best time to visit Morocco?

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...

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