On my original Culture Trip series, Hungerlust, our Travel Editor takes viewers around the world by exploring the various cultures that call New York City home. Whether learning about a family’s Vietnamese pho that has been passed down from generation to generation, or a Colombian mother’s determination to open her own arepa restaurant; each episode shows the heart and soul… [Read More]
Why the Best of Morocco is Found Beyond Marrakech
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]
6 Must-See Destinations to Visit in 2016
When I look back at the places I’ve traveled to in 2015, I can’t help but feel incredibly lucky to have ridden camels in the Sahara, ventured into the medina of Marrakech, danced during warm nights in Cartagena, explored Death Valley and eaten farm-to-table cuisine in Jamaica. Every country has left a wonderful imprint… [Read More]
7 Natural Life Hacks I Picked Up While Traveling
I’ve just arrived in Jamaica and am absolutely aching to swap my jeans for shorts and my sneakers for flip flops and enjoy the warm weather. My room at the Round Hill Hotel is not ready when I arrive so I head for lunch by the ocean and decide to try an order of… [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]
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]
