Artisans of Morocco 😍

If you’d like to learn about local arts and crafts in more detail, there are numerous places to do so in Morocco!

🔹For instance, at the venues like Art d’Argile, with pottery and ceramics workshops, you can witness the whole process of tableware and tile-making from the very first step of choosing the right clay to the painting and then preparing the final product in the oven by baking.

🔹In a traditional Berber pharmacy in Fez, we were shown how the argan oil – liquid gold of Morocco – is traditionally extracted from the nuts. Did you know that argan nuts/fruits are collected after being digested by goats who climb the argan trees?

🔹Of course, Chouara Tannery is probably the most famous spot in Fez! It’s the ancient and still-operating tannery where you can learn about the traditional ways of treating leather in different liquors to remove unwanted parts, make it softer and cleaner, and dye it. All the processes take place in large stone vessels.

The tannery is surrounded by taller buildings, and you can witness the process from them. As I understand, you can even ask to walk among the tanners, but I presume it’s going to be super smelly: the ammonia-filled liquids stink even when you’re on the rooftop, not to mention the tannery itself! To overcome this aroma, visitors are provided with fresh mint stalks.

🔹Eventually, in the atelier of embroidery (Atelier de Broderie et de Tissage), we saw how the colourful fabrics are produced from agave and cotton and how the traditional embroidery looks like.

Important: be aware that after showing you some skills, people are most likely to push you to buy, albeit less aggressively. Some of the products in such places are overpriced, and you have to bargain for better prices, but still, it can be quite educational.

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ad Colder weather calls for some comfort food, and what could be better than a ramen! And now @shoryu_ramen has a special ramen available till the new year- it’s Jiro Ramen!
Jiro ramen is a cult Japanese dish created in Tokyo in 1960s and it’s different from all the ramens you’ve ever tried.
Pork meat, hearty pork stock, futomen noodles clicked up to your taste (as any noodles at Shoryu), lots of bean sprouts and garlic - what a feast!
If you’re brave enough, you can participate in the 5-minute speed eating (I would’ve failed miserably🤣)

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London will look like this in just one or two weeks!🥹🥹🥹 ...

Wrocław is an ancient city established in the 10th century as Vratislavia and later known as Breslau because it was German for an extended period. Chances are high you haven’t been there – but it is definitely worth a visit!
I was truly impressed by how many treasures are hidden here; you’ll need at least 2-3 days to explore them!
Throughout its complex history, Wrocław has been destroyed by the Mongols and has been under the rule of the Bohemians, Habsburgs, Prussians, Napoleon, and the Weimar Republic until it became a part of Poland in 1945, after the end of WWII.
You can see the remnants of all these periods here, including the influences of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union.

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Do you know what the symbol of Wrocław is? It’s a dwarf, or Krasnal in Polish!

The Solidarity political movement arose in 1980, and the story of the dwarfs began in the 1980s as well: anti-communists started painting dwarfs in protest against the government.
They were dearly admired, and in the 2000s, the first bronze figurine appeared.
We even bought a map as a souvenir that marks some of the most famous dwarfs in the old center.

However, it’s more fun to spot them independently – sometimes in the most unusual spots!

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Looking for a hotel to stay in Wroclaw, a hidden gem of Poland?👇🏻
📍 @doubletreewroclaw
We’re staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Wrocław’s top hotels. Our room, like the rest of the hotel, is modern and part of the OVO Wrocław complex – just a 10-minute walk from the historic city center.
What a view we have over the small courtyard and the rest of the building! The breakfast was quite decent, with a good selection of kiełbasa and various egg dishes and local vegetables. Although the service had room for improvement, overall, we enjoyed our stay there.

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Denmark for Halloween? Yes please 🍁🧡🎃 ...

We stayed there three times and would gladly return there again!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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Without doubt, the Marina Bay Sands is one of my favourite hotels in the world.
And there is a good reason behind that! It’s stylish, it has amazing views, an observational deck and the world-famous infinity pool, Gardens by the bay is super close as well as the Shoppers.
For one of the stays we opted for a family suite – and George had his own room! Additional perks were the super stylish interior of kid’s room with double bed, and some presents such as activity books, backpacks with Rori the lion,a symbol of the hotel, bath toy and soft toy and so on
Oh, and did I mention that if you stay at MBS and get a Family Explorers pack, you get unlimited sampan boat rides, access to the ArtScience Museum and Canvas area, plus one limousine transfer, complimentary breakfasts, some credit to use in restaurants, and other perks?
The swimming pool area has special section for kids too – and of course, the views from there are unbeatable!

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Hidden gem of the Changi airport no one knows about👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

The Canopy bridge - you’ll need a ticket to see the famous Jewel from the very top of the building!

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Have you ever heard of this Singapore landmark?
📍the Haw Par Villa

This cultural theme park is dedicated to Chinese folklore, mythology, and religions such as Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.
Previously known as the Tiger Balm Garden, it was founded in 1937 by Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, two brothers who invented Tiger Balm, the herbal heating cream everyone knows in Asia.
This rub is said to treat where it hurts! The brothers brought this recipe with them to Singapore from Burma in the 1920s and turned it into a very prosperous pharmaceutical business.
The original villa was bombed and occupied by the Japanese during WWII and was eventually destroyed but later rebuilt.
Now it may not be that popular, but it’s still a very good spot to see, especially because they have a unique Hell Museum!
Here you can explore the afterlife beliefs in different religions and walk through the dioramas of the Chinese Ten Courts of Hell! Of course, it’s a bit scary but educational as well.
There is also Cafe 1937 where you can try traditional kopi served in an old-fashioned cup along with Kaya toast.

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