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…
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…
Solo Adventures: Venturing in Vienna
From Budapest, I arrived in Vienna mid-afternoon and was only able to give myself 2.5 days in the city. However, it definitely deserved more time and I will be going back! Vienna is a beautiful, classic city that has so much history, so many educational institutions, and places of historical significance. I was in awe…
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