Egypt is a land of dichotomies. A country whose contributions to modern society go unrivaled with architectural treasures and monuments that have captivated imaginations for centuries. But, to only talk about its monuments would do a disservice to the experience of traveling through the country.… Read More »Experiencing Egypt Part III: An Exhausting Experience
A visit to Morocco isn’t complete without visiting the blue city of Chefchauoen. Chauoen as the locals call it is located in the north of Morocco and it is situated in the Riff Mountains. Legend has it that it used to be white, but during… Read More »There’s Blue and Green to be found in Morocco
Do as the Romans do? Rome’s empire seems to have had no limit, no matter where you go in Europe you can be assured that there are probably Roman ruins nearby, but I never thought I’d find them in Africa. So when I heard of… Read More »When In….Morocco?
Like the rivalry between Barcelona and Madrid, I imagine Fes and Marrakech have something along the same lines. Depending on who you ask it’s one or the other and while I usually try to stay away from comparing cities I have to say that I… Read More »Fascinating Fes
I’ve never been to a Muslim country let alone talked to a Muslim person in my life. Stepping off the airport bus into the square Fna, one of the largest and most antique in the Arab world, is like stepping into the ocean during a… Read More »Souk it Up