Kenya Safari Holidays: How to choose where to go
byYou’d think deciding where to go on a Kenya safari holiday would be easy. Just find somewhere with prowling lions, colourful warriors and a…
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Marrakech souks: Top Tips for Navigating Your Way Around
byMarrakech. A heaving, bustling, vibrant city where the honeycomb alleys of the old walled medina have changed little since the 11th century. We didn’t…
Kenya travel tips – know before you go
byThis post was originally written in 2018 and updated in 2021. Kenya is one of our favourite African holiday destinations, with world-class safaris, friendly…
Top 10 Scams in Marrakech, and how to avoid them
byWherever you go on holiday, there will always be someone willing to scam you. Whether it’s traffic officers in South Africa trying to fine…
Prowling lions and noble warriors
byThe fear was real, and so was the threat. No matter how many whispered assurances came drifting back from our safari guide, I couldn’t…
Ingredients for a perfect honeymoon in South Africa
byHubbie and I spent our honeymoon backpacking around South America. We snorkelled with sea-lions in the Galapagos, chewed coca leaves in Cusco and pretended…
25 Most instagrammable places in Morocco
byOne of our top reader questions here at Conversant Traveller is where are the most instagrammable places in Morocco. It’s tough to answer, because…
The best affordable luxury riads in Marrakech
byThe best affordable luxury riads in Marrakech We love Marrakech. It’s a city that entices and enchants all who visit, and we’re happy to…
The best restaurants in Marrakech – where to eat
byWe’re often asked about the best restaurants in Marrakech, and where to eat Moroccan food if you’re visiting the famous Red City for the…
What are the Samburu Special Five – on Safari with Saruni
byWhat are the Samburu Special Five? The Samburu Special Five are some of the more unusual animals you’ll come across on your wildlife holiday…
Saruni Samburu luxury lodge – Kenya’s most beautiful room
byA couple of years ago I came across a photograph in a glossy travel magazine. It showed a four poster bed with billowing drapes…
Air Kenya review – catching the bus, bush style
byI hate flying. Which is vaguely ridiculous considering I’m a travel blogger and spend much of my year hopping on and off planes. Hubbie…