Rensina Van Den Heuvel organises tours in Morocco, Queensland and Mongolia – here she writes about a day in Marrakech
Mohammed came to pick me up in the Touristique van at 10.30am on the dot and the music that was wafting loudly from his stereo was very calming. The type of music which can make you relax and feel at ease. Thank goodness for that because Mohammed has a lead foot and he drove the three Germans and I, at breakneck speed, through thick traffic into the Souk in the centre of Marrakech. Read more
Gaz 66 Takes us Over the Atlas Mountains
The weather being cold and wet, got us moving to get over the Atlas Mountains in Morocco as soon as possible. We were looking for sunshine but could not forego an opportunity to visit the ‘blue’ mountain village of Chefchaouen along the way. We stayed in the campground high up above the village and I wandered the 600m down a zillion stairs to look for a hotel for next year’s tour. I found a lovely place right in the town with views looking down over the mountains.
More on Rensina’s Tour to Morocco 6-30 May 2014 Read more
Harem Retreat
Harem is a luxurious getaway for women longing to reinvigorate the body, mind and soul. Our guests are invited to escape into an oriental paradise where they leave behind the stresses of the world and let themselves be pampered with massages, facials, footbaths, hammams, body masks, yoga, meditation and deliciously healthy meals. The concept of a harem, which in Arabic means forbidden, or kept safe, has been turned on its head to create a unique experience that is both fun and fulfilling.
Read more
Guest Post by J. Suzanne Frank
Islamic countries are sometimes challenging for Western women to visit because the expectations for dress and behavior are so different. But with a bit of mental adjustment you can enjoy places and experiences that our fellow men just can’t imagine!
This is a realization that my hero in newest book, Laws of Migration, comes to after a series of challenges. Laws of Migration on Kindle
Guest Post by Estelle Page
Travelling alone can be both exhilarating and terrifying. Flying without a wingman (or woman) will force you to chat to fellow travellers and meet new people which is great, but can be a daunting prospect if you’re used to travelling in groups or with a partner.
If you want to have a short adventure on your own, these seven cities offer a wealth of experiences for the solo female traveller, from peace and contemplation to culture and history. All you have to do is pack your bag and pick a destination… Read more
When the chance to have a cultural experience comes along, I always take it.
So when I heard about the Wadi Zalaga camel race, there was no doubt in my mind that I had to go.
This Bedouin camel race, held high up in the desert of the Sinai peninsula, Egypt, was a competition between the Tarabine and Mzeina tribe. Read more
Phyllis Stoller
Phyllis Stoller has been associated with travel for women for years – she founded the well respected Womens Travel Club as a tour operator for womens trips. She sold it in 2006, and last year it stopped trading, leaving an opening for Phyllis to start something new.
Phyllis had maintained her passion for women and travel in the intervening years, and has regularly organised groups of women to travel. Now she has launched a new venture The Women’s Travel Group - Smart Tours for Women Read more
by Rensina van den Heuvel – Copyright 2013
3 Goats on a Jeep
Sitting just outside the marketplace in Olgii, in the far west of Mongolia, it’s as dry as dead dingo’s tongue. I can taste the dust lodging in my nose, sinuses and throat again. I feel as though, I am still trying to recuperate from the last dust storm and again, it becomes hard to breathe.
A cream colored, slightly battered Russian jeep is parked in front of our Land Rover. The sound of a loud engine interrupts my thoughts, as a man arrives astride another Russian gem, a Ural motorbike with a sidecar. A plump woman is perched on the edge of it.
Inside the sidecar, there are three adult goats all bleating away, tucked next to each other like sardines in a can. Allen and I both watch with astonished interest, as each goat is lifted out of their comfy transport and put into a big white bag, like one of those fertilizer bags. It’s then tied in, with just its head sticking out. Read more
| LINKS: Home Page Mongolia Morocco Queensland Healthy Water for Travellers About Rensina | |
Are you coming to Australia from Overseas? Would you like to see Queensland and all that this beautiful ‘Sunshine State’ has to offer?
How Many People can I take? Minimum 1 Maximum 4 |
 Fraser Island  Tree Houses at Montville |
In Queensland, the choices are endless…E-mail me, telling me of your interests and I will create an itinerary to suit your desires. I will make it happen for you so that your journey in Queensland is as special as it possibly could be.
Contact me and together we will create a tour of a lifetime Contact me to discuss your Queensland Guided Holiday rensina@womenstraveladventures.com.au or skype kraseevay1
|
 Explore the Great Rarrier Reef |
More about Rensina van den Heuvel
Rensina’s Latest Posts |
Contact me: Rensina van den Heuvel Skype: kraseevay1 |
| LINKS: Home Page Mongolia Morocco Queensland Healthy Water for Travellers About Rensina | |
Outline of your Moroccan Tour
Our accommodation will be authentic Moroccan with a mix of ancient mud brick Riads, B&B’s and sleeping under the stars in tents. Upcoming Morocco Tours: 6th to 30 May 2014Rensina is presently in Morocco working on this Itinerary Email
|
After some very successful and enjoyable overland adventures in Mongolia, Rensina van den Heuval has developed some overland tours in Morocco, some for women only, some are for women and men. |
|
|
Overland in Morocco
|
