Plan your Valentine’s Day escape!

Don’t know how to surprise your loved one on 14^th February? Read Hanna’s latest story, just published by National Geographic Traveler and get some ideas.

Treasures of the desert

Even though we mostly run this travel blog from Laayoune, we rarely write about the desert in our blog posts. Unfortunately, what surrounds us on a daily basis are usually things we have a tendency to take for granted. But today we can change that. Yesterday Hanna’s story – Where “The Little Prince” was born – was published by National Geographic Traveler. It tells about the amazing desert, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and a spectacular lagoon. Enjoy!

Panoramic view of the Naila Lagoon (Khenifiss National Park).

Mmmm, Gran Canaria

Sandy beaches, cliff-hanging mountains, desert-like dunes,  you find it all in Gran Canaria – a volcanic island in the Atlantic that has been a magnet for tourists for decades. With postcard settings, a climate to kill for and fabulous food this island is simply a must to visit. Interested? Read more about what Gran Canaria has to offer in National Geographic Traveler.

Also check out our hotel and restaurant guide to Gran Canaria.

History Lessons in Geneva

Hanna’s latest blog post published today by the National Geographic Traveler: History Lessons in Geneva

24 Nice hours

This summer the Sam and the dunes team had a chance to visit Nice, Cote d’Azur. It was a short visit and we started to think – how much can you possibly see and do in only 24 hours? We gave it a shot and the end result you can read about in the National Geographic Traveler. We also want to share with you some pictures from our, how should we put it, frantic-fantastic trip. Voilà!

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Cannes Done Right

Where to look for the Man in the Iron Mask and numerous celebrities? Hot off the presses: Hanna’s contributing story to National Geographic – Cannes Done Right.

Rocky was here

For more information about Cannes, check out these links:
http://www.cannes.travel/?lang=en
http://cannesfrance.ca/

Marseille, Mon Ami

A classic Bouillabaisse from Marseille

Hanna’s latest travel story is now published in National Geographic. Read the full blog post here: Marseille, Mon Ami

Things to do in Oslo – on a rainy summer day

Earlier this summer part of the Sam and the dunes team went to Norway to spend a nice and relaxing weekend in the Oslo fjord region. Unfortunately, it happened to rain non-stop and the travel plan had to be revised. Read Sam and the dunes latest contribution to National Geographic and see what Norway’s beautiful capital has to offer during rainy summer days: Oslo – from under an umbrella. 

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Gothenburg – Sweden’s Cinderella City

We are happy, no, in fact we are  overjoyed. Ecstatic!! Sam and the dunes blog post “Sweden’s Cinderella City” has just been published by the National Geographic Intelligent travel blog. Read the full story here: Sweden’s Cinderella City.

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