Spencer Scott Archive

Tourism and Travel Writing

The Tiger's Tale

Tigers are the most magnificant of the 'big cat's. They are elusive, graceful and clever. Legends of folk lore and tales of magic, contradict and over-shadow the truth about the tiger.

Tangier seen through the eyes of Matisse

Tangier remains an intriguing and special place, as Matisse discovered. It's chequered history and reputation prevails in the people, the diplapidated architecture and the extraordinary adventure you can have if you delve deep enough in to it's spirit.

Why the Masai Mara is one of the best wildlife places on earth

Excerpts from our recent Big Cat safari to The Masai Mara in Kenya

Kathmandu revisited in 2019

A discovery trip to see if Kathmandu still holds its magic appeal and how the restoration programme of its heritage buildings is progressing.
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Morocco – The Most Exotic Painting Destination Closest to Europe

Essaouira is a great painting destination because it offers a taste of the exotic and desert life, a sense of adventure, a long history of trading and all the colours and mysteries of another world.
Watch Brown Bears in Finland

Extinct British Wildlife

Much of the UK's wildlife is now extinct and the clock is ticking if you want to see wildlife in their natural environment in other countries. Globally 28,000 species are threatened with extinction.

Is the fate of figurative artists to record the historical, religious and cultural heritage of places?

The World is always changing. Some destinations are now off bound like The Yemen, Syria and Kashmir. Others fluctuate like Egypt and Tunisia and some have emerged and opened their doors to tourism like Cuba, Vietnam and Nepal. Painting holidays can end up being an important historical record of places.

The Real Serengeti

The BBC’s new dramatisation of ‘A Year in The Serengeti’ has some excellent footage but it misses the point of enjoying the moment and the Serengeti for what it is.

What are the differences between a tailor-made holiday and a regular escorted packaged holiday?

Be informed about the many differences between a tailor-made holiday and a regular packaged holiday - they are not always transparent. Also things to be aware of if you package your own holiday
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