Sahara desert adventures: There were 15 people in my travel group and every one of us had decided on the trip to Morocco to escape grim winters in our home countries and trade them for sunnier skies in the North African country. Much to our dismay, on our long drive (10 hours) to the Sahara…
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Morocco: Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Fes
Ever since I visited Andalusia in Spain in 2022 and Turkey at the end of 2023, I have wanted to explore more of the Islamic world. The architecture, the languages, the friendly people and the flavorful food were some of many aspects that drew me towards dreaming about Morocco. I travel solo fairly often, but…
A weekend in Victoria, BC
Three months ago, I moved from Houston, TX to the PNW (the kitsap peninsula to be specific. near Seattle). What I love about living up here is the accessibility to a plethora of national parks, lakes, the ocean and of course, Canada. I had been to Vancouver in 2017 and really enjoyed it but since…
Mumbai Diaries: Day Trip to Elephanta Caves
With the limited time I had in my favorite city during this trip to the motherland, I wanted to have at least one day to explore something new. I had often heard of elephanta caves (ancient caves of Hindu origin) from my family and relatives, so of course I went on a search to find…
Mumbai Diaries: Tips to Explore the Vibrant City
Mumbai can be daunting for a first timer—it’s a crowded, hectic and humid city. But as intimidating as it may look at first glance, it’s just as welcoming once you give it a chance. I’ve often had the pleasure of spending a few days in Mumbai in recent years when I’ve been on family trips…
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