Berlin is made up of different districts all with their own unique characteristics. We based ourselves in Friedrichshain in the east of the city, an…
Berlin by Night: Kreuzberg Bars to a Berghain All-Nighter
We had come to discover all the facets that Berlin has to offer however is was the nightlife and particularly a good dance that we…
Hiking Hadrian’s Wall Part Two: Tangible Pasts and Rugged Frontiers
Picking up the path at the Roman Army Museum we were excited to be back on the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail after being blown away…
Bountiful Omdurman Souq
Omdurman’s Souq is one of Sudan’s largest centres of trade, and should be seen as an entire neighbourhood rather than a contained market. Sitting on…
Khartoum
Sprawled around the confluence of the Nile this sweltering, dusty capital feels a million miles away from the one storey towns we had traced along…
Shendi
A small pit-stop town, Shendi is an unremarkable Nile-side habitation only frequented by tourists because of its proximity to the famous pyramids of Meröe. Even…
The Joy of Sudanese Friendship
One of the unexpected delights of diving with Red Sea Secrets was the way it’s owner, Mustafa, opened his arms and friendship group to us….
El Kurru and Nuri’s Ancient Secrets
The sites of El Kurru and Nuri are of great historical significance yet are quite hard to find. It is worth persevering though as you…
Everyone loves Jebel Barkal
Loved by all, the small mountain of Jebel Barkal is Karima’s sacred landmark. Considered a holy place since ancient times the zenith is thought to…
Karima
Karima greeted us with such a relaxed and friendly welcome that it became one of our favourites stopovers. In-spite of its seeming obscurity this town…