Hello Reader,

I’m finally back after half a year of hibernation, and this time with an epic 7000 km road trip from the Netherlands to Morocco! From the vineyards of Saint-Émilion and Bordeaux to the sunlit streets of Seville, the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, the coastal cities of northern Morocco, the dramatic Rock of Gibraltar, and the sacred sanctuaries of Lourdes and Rocamadour, this journey became one of the most unforgettable adventures we’ve ever experienced.

But the road had its fair share of chaos too: a massive blackout in southern Spain, getting locked out of our accommodation at midnight in Seville, a six-hour ferry delay at Algeciras, a last-minute apartment cancellation in Morocco, and an outrageously expensive taxi ride in Gibraltar!

Yet between all the mishaps came incredible moments: golden sunsets over Plaza de España, wandering through Morocco’s blue streets, watching the Atlantic meet the Mediterranean, and joining candlelight processions beneath the cliffs of Lourdes and Rocamadour. The following set of articles is a complete day-by-day account of that unforgettable Europe-to-Africa adventure, packed with itineraries, practical tips, real travel experiences, and lessons learnt on the road.

So, enjoy them. And until we meet next time, I wish you merry traveling and happy shooting!

Top Posts From This Month

Where Europe Meets Africa | 7000 km Road Trip from the Netherlands to Morocco There’s something magical about crossing continents by car, witnessing Europe gradually give way to Africa, with every turn of the wheel revealing a new landscape, language, culture, or cuisine. Read article

Full Day Sightseeing and Wine Tour Itinerary for UNESCO World Heritage Saint-Émilion and Bordeaux Saint-Émilion is an enchanting medieval village situated in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region, a place where limestone houses, narrow cobblestone lanes, and terraced vineyards form a picture-perfect landscape. Read article

Visiting the Largest Underground Church in Europe - Monolithic Church of Saint-Émilion, France Welcome to the Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion, one of the most astonishing architectural and spiritual marvels in France and a highlight within the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saint-Emilion near Bordeaux. Read article

Self-Guided Seville Walking Tour Itinerary | 26 Best Places to Visit, Top Things to See and Do in Seville, Spain Welcome to the Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion, one of the most astonishing architectural and spiritual marvels in France and a highlight within the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saint-Emilion near Bordeaux. Read article

Essential Guide to Plan Your Visit to the Real Alcázar de Sevilla, Spain The Royal Alcázar of Seville is among the oldest continuously used royal palaces in Europe, and its story stretches across more than a thousand years of political and cultural transformation. The result is an architectural masterpiece where diverse civilizations coexist beautifully within the same walls. Read article

A Virtual Tour of Seville Cathedral | 12 Interesting Things to See and Know about Catedral de Sevilla, Spain Seville Cathedral is one of the most extraordinary religious monuments in Europe and the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Located in the historic center of Seville, this UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts millions of visitors every year with its immense scale, intricate artistry, and fascinating blend of Christian and Islamic heritage. Read article

8 Best Places to Visit in Northern Morocco Northern Morocco is where Africa meets Europe, where the Mediterranean kisses the Atlantic, and where history, culture, and landscape collide in vibrant harmony. From Phoenician traders to Roman conquerors, Islamic dynasties to Spanish and French colonial powers, each era has left behind its imprint in the architecture, art, and spirit of the north. Read article

29 Most Instagrammable Photo Spots in Chefchaouen (with GPS Coordinates) Chefchaouen, affectionately called Chaouen by locals, is a picturesque town nestled in the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco. What truly sets Chefchaouen apart is its iconic blue palette. Painted in calming shades of sky, azure, and indigo, the town’s medina is a maze of narrow alleyways, staircases, and doorways drenched in layers of blue. Read article

The Legendary Caves of Hercules According to legend, Hercules visited North Africa many times during his labors, like slaying the Nemean Lion (first labor), capturing the Ceryneian Hind (third labor), capturing the Cretan Bull (seventh labor), obtaining the cattle of Geryon (tenth labor), and stealing the Apples of the Hesperides (eleventh labor). Among these, it is the tenth and the eleventh labor that led Hercules to the Caves of Hercules in Morocco. Read article

13 Best Things To See and Do in Asilah on a Day Trip from Tangier, Morocco Tucked along Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Asilah is a town where history, art, and the sea meet in poetic harmony. Its whitewashed walls, accented by bright blue doors and colorful murals, make it one of the most photogenic towns in the country. Read article

1-Day in Tetouan Itinerary Nestled between the Rif Mountains and the Mediterranean coast, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Tetouan carries an identity shaped by its location, history, and cultural soul. Known as La Blanca or The White Dove, the city gleams with whitewashed buildings that reflect purity, elegance, and a deep connection to its Andalusian past. Read article

18 Best Things To See and Do on a Day Trip to Tangier, Morocco Tangier, perched at the meeting point of Europe and Africa, has always been a city that sparks curiosity and imagination. With Spain visible across the Strait of Gibraltar, the city has for centuries served as a natural bridge between continents. Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Portuguese, and Spanish all shaped its character, leaving traces of their civilizations in the streets, squares, and fortifications that still define the urban landscape. Read article

23 Top Attractions To See and Best Things To Do in Gibraltar on a Day Trip A British Overseas Territory on the southern tip of Spain, Gibraltar is a strategic gateway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Despite being only 6.7 square kilometers in size, it holds immense geopolitical and historical significance. Read article

14 Top Places to Visit, Things to Know, See, and Do on a Visit to Lourdes, France In 1858, at the age of 14, Bernadette reported seeing a “lady dressed in white” in the grotto of Massabielle. Over a series of 18 apparitions, the message gradually unfolded, shaping what would become one of the most important pilgrimage traditions in the world. Read article

23 Top Attractions, Places to Visit, Things to See, and Do in Rocamadour, France Rocamadour is one of France’s most extraordinary pilgrimage destinations, suspended between earth and sky in the Dordogne Valley. Its history stretches back to the early Middle Ages, when the hermit Amadour chose this cliff as a place of devotion. Read article

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