Today I’m blinded by the beauty of our planet and the people that reside on it. Today I am at Kasbah du Toubkal in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, about 60 winding, and steep kilometers outside of Marrakech followed by a 15 minute walk up a rocky trail. I’ve been looking forward to this stay…
After being stuffed in a closet-size room at our last hotel we were so thrilled when we arrived to Villa Maroc and they took us to the iconic lookout tower which stands watching over the city. We wound up the several flights of tricky spiral stairs and I felt like Rapunzel when I looked out…
We made the mistake of walking to Riad Zahra from Madada Mogador at 12 noon with our backpacks in the afternoon sun beating down on us. Why we constantly try to cut a few corners (especially when a taxi in Essaouira is only 70 cents) I’ll never know. Perhaps — at least for me — it’s…
It’s our first day in Marrakech, we’ve just taken the last sip of our coffee in the tranquil courtyard of the Riad. Ibrahim knocks on the door of the Riad at 9:01. His punctuality catches me off guard, I’m used to the languid mornings of Madrid and I am even more surprised when I open…
Last night we arrived into RAK airport around 10:30pm local time. Though we had been the first to board, we were the last to disembark. The line for immigration was very long but the wait was made more enjoyable by the multitude of people waiting around us. There was the scruffy guy wearing all of…
Entering the intricate golden doors of La Sultana the staff behind the counter greets me with a warm welcome. Before I know it I’m whisked away down the grand hall with hanging lanterns past the dining room with their magnificent statues and fresh flowers. Once in the spa the scent of fresh fragrances flirts with…
The room was dark even though it was already 9:30am. The wooden shutters of Riad Star kept out any clue of the sunlight and we had to dress and leave since we were signed up for the 10:30am cooking class at Dar Les Cigognes and I’d been looking forward to this for weeks. I found the…
While it’s usually southern Spain that gets the glory for flamenco, Madrid has several great places to catch a live and heart-pounding performance of the dance that brings all the bravado of a bullfight with none of the gore. One of the best places to see — and really, feel — flamenco in Madrid is…
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love the sleepy island of Langkawi. Actually, I can — brace yourselves, this is a long read which encompasses everything from scoring vegan food, transport, lodging, and the sights and sounds of Langkawi. First Things First : Slow Down, Way Down Having come from Koh…
In a city where ham is an acceptable form of ceiling it might be incredibly challenging to keep a vegan or even vegetarian diet in Madrid. Where’s one to turn when Museo del Jamon is on every street corner? Eat at Rayen Vegano Rayen Vegano is simply adorable. The decor is welcoming and humble, the…