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Daily Travel Snapshot: Asilah, Morocco

A blue Arabic gate in the seaside town of Asilah, Morocco.

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Daily Travel Photo: Marrakech, Morocco

Djemma el Fna market in Marrakech

Sheep’s head galore in the outdoor market of Djemma el Fna in Marrakech, Morocco.

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World’s Best Travel Secrets – Win a Trip to Morocco!

Every traveler has his/her own travel secret – be it a local hangout, best viewpoint in town, or somewhere off the tourist trail. Having done my fair bit of traveling, I’ve got tons of travel secrets to share especially from places that I’m extremely familiar with. Take for example, my second home – Granada, Spain. [...]

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Top Ten Travel Tips: Marrakech – Morocco

Visiting Marrakech for the first time can be an exciting and magical experience – from exploring its labyrinth-like bazaars to sampling its outrageous cuisine. Trying to cram them all into one holiday can be a stressful experience and its often hard to know which activities and sights you should prioritize: …

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Photoblog: The Moroccan Seaside in White and Blue

Panorama of Asilah

Approaching Asilah from far, we see a jumble of square buildings topped with blue domes, enclosed within the sand-colored Medina walls. Reflecting the colors of the balmy sea, the town of Asilah is bathed in a blanket of white and blue, dotted by the occasional brown brick houses and …

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Photoblog: The Colorful Labyrinth of Marrakesh

Djemma el Fna by night

Anyone who’s been to Morocco knows of its blinding colors and senses-assaulting smells. The Djemma el Fna souk in Marrakesh in particular, erupts with vibrant energy, chaotic beauty and characteristic fervor. In the day, get lost amidst its labyrinth-like market, picking out jewels and carpets. By night, the open-air food market roars alive with aromatic [...]

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7 Up-and-Coming Adventure Travel Destinations for 2010

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to dream about where you’ll be exploring in 2010 – there have been lots of changes in travelling trends over the past few years. Instead of popular spots like Italy and Thailand, travelers these days are searching for something different, something …

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