By all accounts I might as well have been in Italy as I stood amongst the Roman ruins of Volubilis with its eerie-looking cyprus trees swaying in the welcoming breeze. The day was intolerably hot but the ruins remained surprisingly well-preserved for they had been exposed to these elements and temperatures for centuries now…. [Read More]
The Fight for the Congo’s Virunga National Park
It’s a story that has been told countless times; one of corruption and murder, heartbreak and struggle between forces of good and evil. From a distance the characters of this drama are romanticized; if the world is indeed a stage then we have the brazen war correspondent, the swollen bellied impoverished locals, the greedy corporation and… [Read More]
A Quick Guide to Visiting Morocco
I’m sitting in my New York apartment and I can feel a palpable shift in the weather as August gives way to autumn and the need for air conditioning becomes increasingly obsolete. It’s hard to imagine that just a handful of days ago I was standing outside the medina in Marrakech, feeing as though… [Read More]
What it’s Like Spending a Night in the Sahara Desert
The Sahara is like a dream; the warm sand slipping through my fingers, the gentle ripple of the sand dunes like slow moving red waves as the wind shapes and molds them; the low grunt of a camel languidly chewing in the distance and the slow rising golden sun illuminating the desert. Spending time… [Read More]
The No Fly List: Royal Air Maroc, an Airline to Avoid
Let me preface this by saying I rarely write negative reviews as I am usually blown away by most of my travel experiences, but as I was sure I was about to die of a heatstroke because of this Godforsaken airline, here it goes. Royal Air Maroc–my own personal hell–was sitting there at… [Read More]
Tips for Traveling in Morocco
Many of you have asked me about safety in Morocco and whether I have felt comfortable–particularly as a woman–venturing around this North African country. They are fair questions and admittedly questions I too was asking before I boarded my Royal Air Maroc flight. To address your questions; I’ve created this video and post!
A Look at the Misperceptions of Islam
The mosque I am standing in is delicate and intricate, beautiful and austere; it seems to contradict every negative opinion and emotion that shrouds Islam and Muslim culture. It is one of the world’s largest mosques, Hassan II, nestled on the Moroccan coast of Casablanca it is made out of marble, gold and materials… [Read More]
Day One: First Impressions of Marrakech
The birds chirping and the sounds of crickets are the only noises I hear, interrupted only by a lone passing car at this early morning hour. I am sitting with a breakfast of coffee and olives–an unusual mix that I am learning to love as it is apparently the norm here in Morocco. Although it… [Read More]
Why You Should Add Namibia to Your Bucket List
Last year, travel blogger Vera Pujadas of the travel site The Flash Window, had an unforgettable experience when she visited the southwest African contry of Namibia. Located by the Namib desert, along the Atlantic coast; Namibia is regaled for its wildlife (it is said to be home to a significant cheetah population!). With a diverse… [Read More]
