Meknes is renowned for its vast historical significance and is one of the Imperial cities in Morocco. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Meknes is best known for its close links to Sultan Moulay Ismail. So what did I see; Bab El Mansour. This is the main gateway to the medina of Meknes. The gate is well preserved, if a little dulled by soot, with intricate mosaic tilework and inscriptions across the top. It was constructed in 1732. The gate features mas...

What a delight this city is, truly a sea of every shade of blue. Follow the endless, winding pathways of the Medina and enjoy the wonderful doorways, staircases, and buildings all painted in blue. Chefchaouen was built in 1471 by a descendant of the prophet Muhammad. At its inception, Chefchaouen was designed to defend against the Portuguese incursion into northern Morocco. Following the expulsion of non-Christians from the Iberian Peninsula in the Middle Ages,...

The start of my journey to Morocco started with a visit to Rabat. Rabat has been the capital city of Morocco since the French protectorate ended in the 1950's. Rabat is a modern coastal city, but the atmosphere is quite easy-going compared to Casablanca, a booming metropolis. The city's buildings and houses are painted white and are surrounded by beautiful gardens. Rabat has several wide boulevards and interesting historical sites and monuments. So what did I...

Our cruise has almost come to an end but we do have 2 days in Budapest before we finish. As we sailed into the city you could not miss the massive Hungarian Parliament building. Constructed in 1843, it is among the world's largest parliamentary buildings. Our included excursion here was Panoramic Budapest which gave us insight into Hungary's wonderful capital. Started with a drive-along elegant Andrássy Avenue, the Champs-Élysées of Budapes...

It is always a pleasure to return to Vienna the "City of Waltz". Our included excursion today was Panoramic Vienna a mix of bus and walking with our guide. Vienna's Ringstrasse is 5.3 kilometers long. State Opera (built in the style of the Neo-Renaissance), the Parliament, City Hall (Flemish Gothic), the Burgtheater (New Baroque), the university (Neo-Renaissance) were all sight to see as we drove this road. The Vienna State Opera is one of the leading opera ho...