Making travel stories we don't tell our mothers
Study abroad packing lists can get excessive. Your program will likely send you one that’s outdated and full of extra items (mine recommended I bring my favorite cassettes!), your parents will sneak even more extras into your bag, and you yourself will be left with some tough decisions on what you can and can’t live... Continue Reading →
We've already told you about the best places to eat in the Rabat medina when you're looking for a sit-down cafe or restaurant. But you also can't miss out on Moroccan street food! The tantalizing smell will turn your shopping trip into a food rampage anyway, so go ahead and budget some time to scope out... Continue Reading →
Let me treat you to a little snippet from my old personal journal, dramatically written (please don’t judge me) in the Atlanta airport just before I took my first international flight ever: “One hour until I board the metal box that will take me across the Atlantic. It's not the flying that makes... Continue Reading →
The new travel trend that’s taking the internet by storm is minimalist packing—fitting your packing list into as little space as possible, usually to save on airline baggage fees. But it seems like what started as a call for more practical packing practices has become a competition to cut back on as much space and... Continue Reading →
Morocco is an absolutely gorgeous country. Unfortunately, it also has a bit of a reputation for having unreasonably high levels of street harassment. I really do wish this was another negative stereotype I could correct for you, but in keeping with our core promise, I have to be honest: it's pretty bad. It can become... Continue Reading →
Indie music makes the perfect travel music. Just the right balance of Wanderlust, adventurous beats, and upbeat tracks can get you pumped for exploring the world. So here are 20 of my top wanderlust tracks for your travel playlist: 1.Into the Wild-LP https://open.spotify.com/track/6lai3DmICTpH3ygJvteIGm 2. Crystals-Of Monsters and Men https://open.spotify.com/track/5wU6jk9kxYzFGUpeE6T2Q5 3. All We Ever Knew-The Head... Continue Reading →
There are so many things you will learn when you first visit Morocco, both well documented and completely out of the blue. It’s an incredibly vibrant country with plenty to discover for any type of traveler, from the budget backpacker to the luxury resort goer. If you’re looking for things that aren’t in the travel... Continue Reading →
Probably the most common question I hear from people considering going to Morocco, or who know that I’ve lived there, is “isn’t the street harassment supposed to be terrible there?” Whether earned or not, Morocco has a reputation for being one of the most unsafe countries for women traveling alone. Stories of being followed, inappropriately... Continue Reading →
Cairo is one of my favorite cities I’ve visited. It’s vibrant, full of history both recent and ancient, and is packed full of must-see sites. But with a city like Cairo, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the vast number of famous places and forget to enjoy the actual city. So here is my list... Continue Reading →
Moroccan cuisine is widely known for being incredible, and there are too many unique dishes to count. While you can never go wrong winging it with the street food, and Rabat is also full of amazing places to grab a drink, if you're in the mood for a traditional sit down meal, check out these... Continue Reading →
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