La maison d'hôte marrocain
I had to run to catch up with my host mom, Laila, as she led me past a blur of colors and sounds through the heart of the medina. Every...
Orientation: Salam Rabat
Day 1: It was lucky that I checked out of the Hotel Darna early because the hotel only accepted cash payments (something I had asked...
Arriving in Rabat
The flight from Barcelona to Casablanca was over 45 minutes late. When we finally did arrive in Casa, I ran through the foreign airport...
Halloween in Barcelona
Hearing people speak Spanish seems so strange to me after spending a month in France. I find myself constantly saying “bonjour” and...
Gaudi Barcelona
Why have I never heard of Antoni Gaudi? I asked myself this while descending the steep spiral steps of the Sagrada Família, Barcelona’s...
French vocabulary
I like to keep a list of new or particularly useful vocabulary words I pick up while traveling. Sometimes these are technical or...
Museums in France
Through toppled monarchies and countless wars, France has managed to preserve its rich history, art and culture. Of course, I couldn’t...
What to eat in the south of France
France is known for delicious food. But as a pescetarian, I sometimes struggled to find dishes I could eat. Of course, I devoured the...
Lights, camera, Montpellier!
Montpellier is a city for the young! There are universities scattered all over the city that cater to various fields of study and...
The Jersey Shore of the Côte d'Azur
Juan-les-Pins is the Jersey Shore of the Côte d’Azur. I think this while wandering past the overpriced specialty gift stores lining the...
