In need of a good book for your next trip? For all of the book-loving travelers, or traveling book nerds, here are my recent picks for what to read – from classics to new to coming-to-the-big-screen. These aren’t about travel per se, but they contain an element of culture, history, and exploration that most travelers will appreciate. I’ve read and…
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When we think of a winter getaway we’re usually looking at deals to the Caribbean. But your social feeds have probably been crowded with the charming winter pictures that look straight out of a European winter wonderland. But wait, it’s actually on our continent! Our neighbor to the north! Quebec is creeping up the lists on several blogs and travel…
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I recently visited some family that moved down to Lexington, Kentucky. It’s probably not a place at the top of most people’s bucket list, but it’s one of those cities that is a pleasant surprise of amazing landscapes, delicious food, and some of the friendliest people you’ll meet. My relatives planned an activity-filled weekend that was an excellent introduction to…
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I once explained the concept of Airbnb to some Gen-X co-workers. They were appalled by the idea. I argued with them – “It’s just like when you rent a beach house for the week with your family!” They weren’t having it. “You guys are the Uber generation,” one told me. “You’re always getting in each other’s’ cars, sleeping in each…
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Figuring out what to pack for a trip to Morocco can be quite challenging. As a female traveler, respect for the Muslim culture meant dressing conservatively, but traveling in the 80-degree weather in fall meant balancing that with being comfortable walking around outside (including a trip to the Sahara Desert). So, what, as a Westerner, should one plan to wear…
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Our 3 day tour came to end when our driver dropped us off in Marrakech. Here’s how it began … Since we were staying within the medina, in an area that had streets too narrow for cars, we were let out on the nearest road which was still about a ten minute walk through the medina to our hotel. Considering…
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After our Sahara Desert adventure, our 2-night, 3-day tour continued on through the ever-changing landscapes of Morocco. We exited the desert and traveled through the Atlas Mountains once again. We followed the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping at a few along the way. A kasbah in Arabic is the “central part of a town or citadel”, and in Morocco…
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