desert

The knowledge and cultural experiences that were afforded us as a small group with our extraordinary local guide, Ahmed, were something we just couldn’t have created on our own.

I think I expected a cross between Jordan and the UAE, but after several days and messages of “What’s it like” coming over Facebook Messenger, I could only reply that “It’s like itself.” It has an individuality that is equal parts refreshing and intoxicating.

If you like adventure, culture and a generous dose of uniqueness then we don’t even need to convince you that our new 9-day Cycle Jordan tour is a must-do.

It’s a major bucket list item when in Morocco — you cannot deny the call of the desert. Here’s what visiting the Sahara is really like.

From the rugged dunes of the Thar Desert to the colourful chaos of Johari Bazaar, Rajasthan offers something for every type of traveller.

I’d made it to Huacachina, the only desert oasis in South America, and I was about to test my skills at sandboarding for the first (and maybe last) time.

If you watched Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote chase one another through the cartoon deserts as a kid and thought, ‘I’d like to visit there’, Utah is about as close as you’re going to get.