From tea houses in Nepal to craft cocktails in Chicago... and everything in between
This is my perfect two day Casablanca itinerary. We spent one month living in Casablanca during the winter of 2019 and I’ve created the ideal itinerary for travelers who are passing through the city for a weekend to pack in all of the best sights,…
We wake up in the desert just after sunrise, it is still chilly and the views are not as spectacular as sunset, so we head into the heated tent for breakfast. Yidar planned to pick us up at 9:30am to begin the 5.5 hour drive…
The second part of our adventure starts after we leave the village of Merzouga in our 4WD Jeep and start off-roading to our campsite, Kam Kam Dunes. We had chosen Kam Kam Dunes out of literally dozens of options because 1) it was highly rated and–…
Visiting the Sahara Desert is likely a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. HOWEVER, just because you have made the trek to Africa doesn’t mean that access to the Sahara is easy or convenient. It is a 7-10 hour (or more)…
Morocco has a fast, modern, and affordable train system! We utilized it several times during our one month living in Morocco. I will explain the tips and tricks to make it an even easier experience, particularly if taking the train from Casablanca. ONCF is Morocco’s…
After finishing up our hike in the Albanian Alps from Valbona to Theth, we went to the Albanian capital, Tirana, to pick up our rental car and head down the coast (by way of Berat), with no plans other than to bum from one beach to another…
Mestia to Ushguli is a four-day hike in the Caucasus Mountains in NW Georgia, near the Russian border. These are actually the highest mountains in Europe, but the trek has pretty manageable elevations. Garan and I decided to do this hike in July 2018 after…
We all know there are different ways to travel for different people: all-inclusive resorts, seeing historically significant buildings and museums, and then there are the people eating at every dodgy, hole-in-the-wall restaurant and drinking local beers by the dozen. Well, if you are the last…
I’ve made it my personal mission to taste as many wonderful foods in Istanbul as possible. This is a list of the absolute best things I’ve had (and none of the bullshit tourist-y foods) and where to find them. See my map at the bottom…
Looking to gain a few pounds? You’ve come to the right place! Georgia is a foodie’s dream! With bakeries selling gooey cheese bread on every corner, and hidden wine caves lining each street, succumb to the fact you’re going to put on a few pounds…