The birthday trip to Marrakech was a vibrant Moroccan adventure filled with unforgettable experiences. Highlights included exploring the souk, learning about argan oil, a cooking class, henna workshop, and belly dancing. Day trips to Essaouira and the Atlas Mountains added to the excitement, culminating in a sunset camel ride and fire show.
"Don't listen to what they say, go see" Full disclosure - when I say I’m taking a trip it generally means I’m crossing an ocean. I define travel as anywhere outside of the country where I reside - the United States. That’s not to say that the USA doesn’t have places of interest that I’ve... Continue Reading →
Face wipes, sanitizing wipes, and flushable wipes - at the bare minimum, buy a travel pack of each and make sure to pack them in your carry-on luggage. I can now say that I’ve been to 6 of 7 continents and here are a few essential things I’ve learned along the way: Not all bathrooms... Continue Reading →
I started my international travel journey back in 2000 before the airline restrictions due to September 11th, and when travelers checks and calling cards were still go to travel items. My first international trip was a thirteen day tour of Cairo, Egypt including a cruise down the Nile. Egypt is one of those countries where... Continue Reading →
”It isn’t how much time you spend somewhere that makes it memorable: it’s how you spend the time.” - David Brenner Venice is one of the easiest European cities to wander that I’ve been, even being a town built on water with various canals to get anywhere. Similar to Barcelona, the street names are posted... Continue Reading →
“At its best, travel should challenge our preconceptions and most cherished views, cause us to rethink our assumptions, shake us a bit, make us broader minded and more understanding.” - Arthur Frommer I’ve been a few places around the world - here are a few things I’ve learned along the way: Language doesn’t have to... Continue Reading →
A Memory and a Conversation 