Making travel stories we don't tell our mothers
Visiting Chefchaouen has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had in my travels. The city is stunningly beautiful, an amazingly affordable travel destination, and has one of the most lively backpacker communities I've ever encountered. It definitely belongs in any visitor's perfect itinerary. I'll start the guide with a quick run down of... Continue Reading →
When visiting Morocco, a lot of tourists worry about the rules and customs they might need to follow to avoid offending their hosts. While Moroccan people in general are incredibly kind and understanding, it definitely helps to know what you're signing up for before you arrive. This article will give you an overview of things... Continue Reading →
Morocco is a great option for budget travel, but figuring out how to get around can be daunting. Many tourists are unsure where to start planning their itinerary and navigating the many different modes of transportation in Morocco. Striking the perfect balance between expense and reliability can be complicated, and ultimately depends on your personal... Continue Reading →
Rabat is a lively destination for many reasons, but as a relatively conservative location with limited Western tourism, it can be difficult to know where to find bars and clubs that are safe to frequent. This list is perfect for students around Agdal and the medina looking for a regular haunt or dressy night out... Continue Reading →
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of anonymity, about the loneliness of being a stranger and the joy of being known. And I still have those feelings, to an extent. But something happened recently that made me consider the other side of those thoughts, the benefits of being anonymous: I accidentally got... Continue Reading →
There's an old song we used to sing in Girl Scouts that's been on my mind a lot lately. It goes: Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other's gold. It's been popping into my head as I round the four month mark of this trip, four months away from... Continue Reading →
I went through a rough patch recently. I found myself alone in a strange new city with all of my friends and family six thousand miles away. I was going through a heart wrenching breakup with my girlfriend, my travel companion had flown home to go back to work, and I was suddenly faced with... Continue Reading →
The pen is mightier than the sword, but this gun is mightier than your bureaucracy.
One of the most common questions I see about travel is whether it is safe for women to travel alone, particularly to countries in the Middle East and North Africa that have different standards for women’s rights. And I’m consistently torn about how to discuss it, because it’s a question that is grounded in negative... Continue Reading →
I recently took some time off traveling and studying to move back to San Francisco. As the city where I grew up, and a major tech hub, it’s a favorite place of mine when I’m trying to relax or get a bit of real work done for my startup job. But before I set off... Continue Reading →
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