moulay idriss

A pilgrimage in Morocco

It’s a long walk to Moulay Idriss. As my feet pound the path, I think of why I’m doing this pilgrimage. Many others have taken this path before me.

Berlin Modernism Housing Estates, Germany

Housing the masses in Berlin

With social housing, Berlin proved itself to be ahead of the times. Check out these remarkable housing estates from a century ago – still used today!

Museum Island, Berlin, Germany

The best way to see Museum Island

On an island in the middle of Berlin, this remarkable collection of museums is not just about the amazing collections but about the very idea of culture.

things to do in chefchaouen

The city that blue me away

In the mountains of Morocco, away from the big cities, is an old city painted all in blue. To get lost in this maze of streets is a study in just one colour.

el jadida

The old fortified town

The enormous stone walls around El Jadida, designed to protect it from attack, have also protected the authenticity from the advances of modernity.

Hanseatic City of Lübeck, Germany

Things to do in Lübeck

This German city was once one of the wealthiest in Europe, and you can see this reflected in the grand historic centre.