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Stallions & Bourbon in Lexington, Kentucky
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 […]
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Lokal Hotel: a review of “invisible service”, a trend that may be here to stay
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 […]
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What to Wear (and Pack) in Morocco
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, […]
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Visiting Marrakech + Riad Farnatchi
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 […]
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Moroccan Road Trip
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 […]