North Africa & Arabia Team

Specialist areas: Morocco, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Syria

Armed with a toothbrush, torch and toilet roll, my desert adventure started in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle but quickly changed to the awkward rolling motion of an arrogant camel. The lush palm groves gave way to the ripples of dunes. A tagine was served under the stars before bed, which I feared I would share with every desert creature that moved but I slept surprisingly soundly!

Specialist areas: Oman, Morocco

I extended my last trip to Oman with a visit to Salalah where we collected a very smart 4x4 hire car (cars are something they do very well in the Middle East!) and explored this remote region at our own pace. Rugged mountains dotted with frankincense trees, deserted white sandy beaches lapped by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, as well as turtles and dolphins were all on offer. Camping in the rolling sand dunes of the Empty Quarter beckons next!

Specialist areas: Egypt

From my first morning in Egypt when I opened my curtains at The Mena House Hotel to reveal the pyramids right in front of my window, I was captivated. Egypt has so many sights to offer that I have since returned many times to uncover more of the mysteries of this wonderful country. This, combined with the generosity and infectious personalities of the people, make Egypt one of my favourite places to be in the world and when cruising down the Nile sipping evening cocktails, I don’t think life could get much better.

Specialist areas: Oman

Specialist areas: Oman

Specialist areas: Libya