Making travel stories we don't tell our mothers
While living in Morocco, I was having tea with a woman named Farah who had recently sent her daughter to study abroad in the United States. Having done her own graduate schooling there, she was perfectly familiar with what living abroad entails. Farah had a lot of truly incredible insights about study abroad and living... Continue Reading →
From Chefchaouen to Marrakech, there are plenty of mind blowing destinations to visit in Morcco. With so much beauty, it’s easy to overlook Rabat, the country’s administrative capital. However, as a top destination for study abroad students and a city packed with gorgeous architecture and rich history, it’s worth taking the time to appreciate some... Continue Reading →
In some countries, including many in the Middle East, haggling is the name of the game when it comes to shopping. But avoiding being taken advantage of isn’t always as easy as it looks. Remember that shopkeepers are professionals who have been doing this their whole lives, and know all of the tricks to get... Continue Reading →
When people think of the Middle East, they tend to think of two extremes—Either they’re test driving Lamborghinis in Dubai, or they’re getting kidnapped and killed in Syria. The truth is that the Middle East is so much more diverse than this and most countries can be safe, fun and even cheap to visit.
Travel can be dangerous. But this doesn’t necessarily mean the country should be take off your itinerary. Many of these trips are incredibly valuable and worthwhile, if you take the proper precautions.
As annoying as constantly talking about your travels can be, it’s true that travel transforms us, and wanting to share those new parts of yourself with people back home is totally natural. However, doing so without coming off as pretentious or making others feel bad can be a bit of a challenge.
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