10 minThings to Do in MarrakechBahia Palace is beautiful to look at! Wood and plaster carvings, tilework, painted ceilings, colored glass, small gardens, a stunning courty
7 minSafety in MarrakechIn my first collection about Morocco I devoted a post to safety, describing how I felt in Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech. If I recall correctly,
16 minMorocco: The SequelMorocco! 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
4 min¡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
4 min'Til Next Time, IstanbulNow, that all that is laid out, let me conclude with this: Istanbul was colorful, dynamic, surprising, engaging, and fun. Yeah, I definitely
8 minÇay, Waffles, Döner, & Ice CreamFood in Istanbul was easy to find, affordable, and versatile. There was something for everyone, which was very exciting coming from your res
9 minThe Vibe in IstanbulIstanbul is so unique in that it straddles two continents, split in half by the Bosporus strait and sandwiched between the Sea of Marmara &a
8 minWe Broke a BusOur 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.
12 minThe Atmosphere of AthensAthens is a very old city and home to millions of people, which made it quite different than Richmond and Doha. Things like demographics, sa
13 minToilets & TamponsToilets. 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