This was the first picture I took after arriving in Brussels. This was on the train I took from the airport to my hotel in the city center. Obviously I look horrible after the 16 hour trip from LA! Belgium was never on my list of places to visit - until it became a place … Continue reading Suspenseful First Night in Brussels
The Not-So-Dreaded Layover: How many of you dread a long airport layover when you're traveling? The lack of food options or overpriced snacks and drinks, overcrowded waiting areas and crying babies can drive us crazy even during a short layover if you have to spend the whole time in the airport. But layovers don't always … Continue reading Lisbon Layover
Marrakech, the last city on our journey through Morocco, where you come to experience world class hotels and riads, delicious food, and a lot of shopping in the markets. Marrakech's Medina, just like the Medina's in the country's other cities, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marrakesh has the largest souk - traditional market - in … Continue reading Mesmerizing Marrakech
So you want to visit Morocco but aren't sure where to start. If you're traveling from the United States, Casablanca should be your first stop. Almost all flights to Morocco have a layover in Casablanca to switch planes. Therefore, if you plan to tour around the country a bit, it can save you time and … Continue reading Twelve Hours in Casablanca!
Have you ever been anywhere that was actually silent? Some of us like to escape the busy cities we live in for "peace & quiet" and usually escape to "nature". If you're in NYC, you go upstate. If you're in LA, you go to Big Bear. While it's still much quieter than the city, there's … Continue reading A Luxurious Night in the Sahara Desert
Part of my trip to Morocco included a visit to the Sahara Desert. My friend and I travelled for 8 hours by an overnight bus to a village called Merzouga. Merzouga is a small village on the southeast tip of Morocco - a little over 100km from the Algerian border. When we got off the bus … Continue reading A Day in Merzouga at Ksar Bicha
What is the one thing we all look forward to when traveling? FOOD!! And Morocco was no exception to that. I have never travelled to a country that had so many food options that I actually loved until I visited Morocco. One of my favorite foods is lamb and lucky for me, lamb is a … Continue reading One Word: Tagine!
An Afghan Abroad 