Category Archives: travel

Top 10 Most Amazing Places on Earth: #1 Home

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

A little while back I wrote a series on the top ten places I’ve visited around the world, and I just realized I never post the last one. Coming home from Morocco reminded me of how much I love our … Continue reading →

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Fez was my favorite (outside the medina)

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

The old city of Fez can be very overwhelming and crowded (we were constantly getting touched and grabbed by strangers), so on our third day we left the city center and headed for the Merenid Tombs. This was only a … Continue reading →

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Fez was my favorite (inside the medina)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

If you want to visit a city that has everything, go to Fez. The old city can be pretty overwhelming but it’s a fantastic place to take a seat at an outdoor cafe and people-watch. There are over 10,000 small … Continue reading →

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Life’s a Beach!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

It’s really hard to remember how to spell and pronounce Essaouira (I settled on saying it like “I swear-a” with a thick Italian accent), but it’s well worth the trip. This old port city on the Atlantic coast was once owned by … Continue reading →

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How to visit Morocco, Egypt, Nepal, and Israel in One Day

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

We rode our trusty camels out of the desert and headed to Zagora, the date capital of Morocco (dates as in the deliciously sweet fruit, not the activity). We didn’t see much of Zagora because our hotel, Riad Lamane, was such an … Continue reading →

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The Stunning Sahara Desert

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

The first desert city we reached was Ait Benhaddou. The same eight families have been living in these ancient mud walls since the 17th century. If you visit this city, resist all urge to be friendly. Everyone who said hi … Continue reading →

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On the Road; Snow before the Sahara

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

As soon as we told the hotel owner from Riad Ajebel, Corinne, that we were renting a car to drive to the desert she freaked out. At the breakfast before our departure she told us she couldn’t sleep at all … Continue reading →

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It starts in Marrakesh

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

I’m back from my honeymoon in Morocco and tanner than ever! I will post some stories about our wedding as soon as I get the official pictures from our photographer, but in the meantime, I’ll let you in on some … Continue reading →

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Which planning style are you?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

As I think about our upcoming honeymoon (we’re going to Morocco for two weeks!) I’m torn between two modes of thinking: “Only in spontaneity can we be who we truly are.” “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” I’ve heard stories … Continue reading →

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A perfect time in Shanghai

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

I’m always a little jealous of tourists viewing Times Sq. for the first time. Actually I’m really annoyed by them, but deep down I’m jealous. I grew up with Times Sq. It was just a brightly lit corner of the … Continue reading →

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