Streets & Spires
Outside of the Souk’s, the streets of Marrakesh are stunning. Ash and I were captivated by them, admiring them from both street level and rooftop vista cafes.
Entries by Tom Humphreys
Tagines & Mint Tea
I find talking about food pretty dull and especially wouldn’t read about it on another person’s blog. But sheesh the food in Marrakesh was amazing. Fresh olives and roundbread come with EVERYTHING. Towards the end of the trip we realised we could’ve saved a lot by ordering only starters that, on arrival of the ‘dressings’, […]
Military Issue Bivvie-Bag
More a personal tent than a sleeping bag, I’m leaning towards this durable waterproof sack proving itself as a multipurpose nice to have moreso than an essential piece of kit. I was gifted this by a old colleague who was a high-ranking military officer in his younger years. Its genuine military issue just like my […]
“Greener” Military Rucksack
I’ve opted for an authentic ex-military 1990 era “shorty” rucksack, previously owned by someone Greener. Serial number 978-5302, SL32A/4662. After reviewing (and often falling in love with) tonnes of different modern-day, featured-packed and ultimately more ergonomic rucksacks – I couldn’t deny myself the opportunity to pick up something unconventional and designed for hardcore expeditions. Plus I like […]
Jardin Majorelle
The Majorelle Garden is a two and half acre botanical garden and artist’s landscape garden in Marrakech, Morocco. It was created by the French Orientalist artist, Jacques Majorelle over almost forty years, starting in 1923, and features a Cubist villa designed by the French architect, Paul Sinoir in the 1930s. It was incredibly busy when […]
Morocco’s Souks
A little under an hour into our first wander through the city and – boom – duped by a savvy local into buying more (average) food than we wanted. 2 tagines, a bowl of chips, and a massive egg and vegetable salad frenzy each. Eat it anyway, go to settle up. “You have to pay […]
Yo! I’m Tom.
I’m not going to flog the whole “I never expected to be a blogger!” rhetoric, but it is true. Travel blogs are often a bit trite really. AshandTomdoone.com is a simple means of capturing exciting times and flexing some design and writing muscle to keep myself sharp, grateful and creative on the (dirt) road. I’m […]
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