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Contemplating the Moon

Contemplating the Moon
By on August 30, 2010

Mint Tea, chickpeas roasted with Cumin, Berber whiskey on cold desert nights, headscarves and a very special discount for my neighbor from down in South Africa… A few weeks traveling through Morocco and these are a few things that have been imprinted in my mind

Surprising Tunisia

Surprising Tunisia
By on June 30, 2010

If you’re like me, Morocco and Egypt usually come to mind when thinking of exploring Northern Africa. But if you look just in-between Libya and Algeria you’ll find another little gem worth discovering- Tunisia

Going Where the Men Can’t in Morocco

Going Where the Men Can’t in Morocco
By on June 17, 2010

I studied abroad in Morocco for three months in the spring of 2008, and had a wonderful time there. I recommend Morocco to anyone who can get there. Morocco is home to an interesting intersection of cultures – Arab Islam from the Middle East, French cafes and fashion styles, and music and dance influenced by Sub-Saharan Africa, to name a few