Things to Do in Marrakech
Bahia Palace is beautiful to look at! Wood and plaster carvings, tilework, painted ceilings, colored glass, small gardens, a stunning courty
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Safety in Marrakech
In my first collection about Morocco I devoted a post to safety, describing how I felt in Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech. If I recall correctly,
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Morocco: The Sequel
Morocco! The first country I ever visited outside the U.S. and my most recent travel experience. If you’ve been following my posts for a lon
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¡Condesa!
The colonia I stayed in was Condesa, in the alcadia Cuauhtémoc. I wanted to write about Condesa, even if briefly, because the neighborhood w
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'Til Next Time, Istanbul
Now, that all that is laid out, let me conclude with this: Istanbul was colorful, dynamic, surprising, engaging, and fun. Yeah, I definitely
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Çay, Waffles, Döner, & Ice Cream
Food in Istanbul was easy to find, affordable, and versatile. There was something for everyone, which was very exciting coming from your res
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The Vibe in Istanbul
Istanbul is so unique in that it straddles two continents, split in half by the Bosporus strait and sandwiched between the Sea of Marmara &a
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We Broke a Bus
Our various attempts to get from Point A to Point B are some of the most vivid memories I have of Athens . . . for better or worse.
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The Atmosphere of Athens
Athens is a very old city and home to millions of people, which made it quite different than Richmond and Doha. Things like demographics, sa
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Toilets & Tampons
Toilets. If you’re human, you’re going to be using one. Thing is, every country does them a bit differently. Then when it comes to being a c