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As the sun set over the red city, the magical world of the Djemma el-Fna came to life with sensory spectacles from snake charming to ancient story telling. Sitting with a mint tea on the rooftop terrace of Café de Paris I was photographing the smokey haze rising up from the sea of food stalls below that were beginning their nightly trade within the Djemma el-Fna, Marrakech’s lively square which is comparible to an open-air theatre. From the terrace the majestic Atlas Mountains were showing off their wintery white snow peaks in the distance, satellite dishes dotted the skyline as far as the eye could see and the mosques echoed their call to prayer across the city. As I zoomed in to capture a mosque with the mountains behind I noticed four palm trees in the distance perfectly aligned and standing pretty against the pink dusky sky. Despite the bustling world happening before me and the maze of the medina enticing with its evening show, these four palm trees caught my attention and seeme...

Where to Stay in Florence NH Portra Rossa: Website for Bookings Via Porta Rossa, 19, 50123 Firenze, Italy Researching hotels in Florence left me a little spoilt for choice. Based in the historic centre with a room that had some character and a comfy bed was my check list. The only thing that made my choice difficult was that most hotels are in charming buildings, it is Florence after all and almost all have something special about them. Then I came across the NH Porta Rossa. A little gem amongst the endless list of options. I kind of fell in love with an image of this hotel more than anything else and to be honest this happens pretty regularly with me. The photograph showed a narrow alley leading toward the historic façade of the 12th century building, rustic wooden shutters and ornate detailing around the giant red doorway, it just looked so welcoming and I could instantly see myself walking along the street and right into this hotel. NH Porta Rossa boasts more than 70 rooms ea...