The advertising slogan touts India as “incredible,” but that description barely covers it.  India is magical, electric and totally insane. We spent over two months traversing the action-packed country and remained constantly amazed by what we…

Two backpacking Americans lost at sea as ferry sinks in the Strait of Gibraltar. That was the headline we envisioned in USA Today as another passenger fainted beside us. Though we spent nearly the whole day…

Known for its famous rock, Gibraltar is a fascinating place – a racial and cultural fusion of Britain, Spain, Italy and North Africa. Contrary to many assumptions, Gibraltar is not an island but a narrow peninsula.…

Once a haven for expat Beat poets, artists and musicians, Tangier retains a feel of yesteryear.  Set on the Maghreb coast on the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier has long been considered Europe’s gateway to Africa. Due…

Overview This itinerary offers the best of Morocco in 3 weeks. Start off your North African wanders in Marrakech, one of four Imperial cities in Morocco with its vibrant main square, Djema el Fna. Trade in…

We arrived in Marrakech on the first day of the Moroccan Arab Spring. Not the best timing. The series of anti-government protests began in response to oppressive regimes throughout the Arab world (North Africa and the…

Essaouira may be influenced by the Brittany region of France, but the laidback fishing village is unmistakably Moroccan. In a country known for land-locked cities and dramatic deserts, Essaouira reminded us that Morocco actually has an…

Chefchauouen is one of those places you now see all over social media and wonder, is that real? Nestled among the Rif mountains, home to the Berber tribes, lies Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl of Morocco. The…

Set in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Moulay Idriss is one of Morocco’s most important pilgrimage sites. The sacred Muslim town is named after the great-grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Facing persecution, Moulay Idriss fled…