My little Argan Oil Giveaway closed at midnight last night so I’d like to thank everyone who has entered, commented and liked. I’d especially like to thank everyone who tweeted about the Tighanimine Women’s Cooperative who produce the Argan Oil products. As said before Argan oil is rich in vitamins C and E it’s an … Continue reading »
I recently wrote about the inspirational women of the Tighanimine Fairtrade Argan Oil Women’s Cooperative who produce cosmetic and culinary Argan Oil using traditional Berber methods. The Benefits of Argan Oil The benefits of Argan Oil go more than just skin deep – production is creating a positive impact and empowering the women in this … Continue reading »
Whilst reading about International Women’s day (8th March this year), and researching my trip to Morocco and Agadir, I learned that there are many Women’s Cooperatives producing Argan Oil in the area. The Souss Plain in South West Morocco is the only region in the world where Argan trees grow and just outside Agadir is … Continue reading »
Agadir in southwest Morocco with its sun, sea and surf is perfect for a winter sunshine break but if you’re looking for traditional Moroccan style you won’t find it. The town has a distinct European feel as it was completely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake destroyed it in 1960 tragically killing 15,000 inhabitants. Agadir Beach … Continue reading »
I’m drawn to taking photographs of multiples and these feature frequently in my travel shots – I just can’t resist all those neat little rows. The souks in Marrakech were full of stalls and shops displaying multiples from food to footwear and leathers to lanterns. Here’s what I found… This is my take on Ailsa’s … Continue reading »
Ailsa from Where’s my Backpack? and host of the Travel Theme has chosen ‘Sunset’ as this weeks subject. I first saw it on Mahdu’s sunset post from The Urge to Wander and a comment struck a chord with me – no matter where in the world we might be we all watch the same sun … Continue reading »
The Desert Express is a brilliant way to travel from Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, to Swakopmund on the coast, without missing out on any of the wildlife or scenery… As the blue, lumbering Desert Express trundled through the surprisingly lush landscape outside Windhoek, we spent the journey eagerly searching out cleverly camouflaged wildlife through the train’s … Continue reading »
The Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia is one of the most incredible and memorable landscapes I’ve ever encountered. The Dead Vlei is a dried out clay pan where the parched earth resembles bleached cobblestones worn shiny by the blistering heat and the sand-filled shoes of tourists. Emerging from the cracked earth the scorched black skeletons of … Continue reading »
