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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 →
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.
