After a few awesome days in Essaouira, Morocco, my boyfriend and I’s next stop was a hike in Paradise Valley, Morocco. I had no idea this plot of paradise existed in Morocco, a landscape I typically thought of as rocky or a desert. Instead, this park near Agadir is known for its...
Essaouira, Morocco is a surf and party destination like no other. When I was planning a vacation for my boyfriend and me in Morocco, I learned the surf in Essaouira is the best in Morocco for beginners and intermediates alike. I had never surfed before and wanted to learn, but always...
Don’t be like me when you want to see the world-famous Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. I wandered around for at least 20 minutes looking for the entrance, only to ask a security guard who pointed to an entrance so far that it wasn’t even distinguishable by the bare eye...
Although most of the world is on my bucket list, Morocco wasn’t high on my list. I knew I wanted to visit but didn’t feel compelled to make Morocco a priority. Then, the stars aligned for Morocco when I had 10 vacation days from work and found a 30 euros flight from my local...
Battle of the Bulge was Hitler’s last offense, his last attempt at dominating Europe. The fate of the war was decided along this front. This battle was documented intensely in the popular HBO series “Band of Brothers” due to its importance. Any traveler visiting Belgium...
There are meals that stick with you forever. My meal at Mission Masala in Ghent, Belgium is one of those meals! Jump Ahead My Connection to Indian RestaurantsThe Best Indian Food in BelgiumThings to Know Before You Go: Mission Masala My Connection to Indian Restaurants I didn’t have...
I found the coolest bar in Ghent, but first let me tell you how I got here… Jump Ahead An Unexpected Love Story with BelgiumBelgium Beer CultureReview of Dulle Griet: The Coolest Bar in GhentGood to Know Before You Go: Dull Griet An Unexpected Love Story with Belgium I love Belgium...
After seven months of teaching with Fulbright in Belarus, I was told to leave. It was March in Belarus, year 2020. I was living in an adorable 1950s apartment in a small town in Belarus, where I was trying my best to immerse into the local community and help locals learn English...
The energy starts to change in February in Belarus. You’ve gotten through the worst of winter, the days start getting longer, and the early beginnings of Spring start to show. Yes, there was still snow and I still needed my parka, but there was a sign of hope that we made it through...
Besides actually voting, the most powerful vote we have is how we spend our money. That’s why many environmentalists are deciding to donate 1% to the planet. In a capitalist society, how and where people spend their money ultimately determines what business leaders do. When...