Jardin Majorelle, a two and a half acre garden outside of the Marrakech Médina in Morocco, was designed in 1920 by the French artist Jacques Majorelle. For almost 40 years, Jacques cultivated 135 plant species from five continents within the garden complex. He also painted the garden’s buildings a deep shade of blue that he…
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Cambridge: My Top 10 Things to Do
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do in Cambridge, United Kingdom! 10) Stroll through Parker’s Piece, the birthplace of the modern rules of football. 9) Climb to the top of Great St Mary’s Church for views of King’s College and across…
Sydney: My Top 10 Things to Do
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do in Sydney! 10) Gobble down the catch of the day at Sydney Fish Market. 9) Hop on a boat at Circular Quay for spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. 8) Walk with…
Munich: My Top 10 Things to Do
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do in Munich! 10) Visit the Friedensengel (Angel of the Peace) monument. 9) Check out the Neues Rathaus’ (New Town Hall) famous glockenspiel, with two daily showings of a Bavarian knight battling a French jouster….