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! My Connection to Indian Restaurants I didn’t have my first Indian meal until I was 18 years old. My ex boyfriend and his family loved a local Indian restaurant and brought...
I found the coolest bar in Ghent, but first let me tell you how I got here… An Unexpected Love Story with Belgium I love Belgium. My first visit was to a small city called Mechelen to visit some friends. That’s where my unexpected love story with Belgium began. You see, I...
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...
Americans are widely known to be obnoxious travelers. While traveling, I try to be a positive representative of my country and set good examples for other travelers. My summer #safeathome left me plenty of time for self-education surrounding social issues in our country. I realized that I...