The Golden Bridge (Cầu Vàng)
The Golden Bridge (Cầu Vàng) isn’t just a stunning feat of design—it’s steeped in powerful symbolism and imaginative storytelling. At the heart of its charm are the two colossal stone hands that appear to lift the shimmering golden walkway skyward. But what’s the story behind these mysterious hands? 🌿 Designed to Look Ancient, But Entirely […]
Coconut Basket Boat Ride!!! Hoi An Coconut Forest – Enjoying the Basket Boat Rides on the River.
🌴 Spinning Through Serenity: My Coconut Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An Coconut Forest 🌊 If you’re heading to Hoi An, Vietnam, there’s one experience that perfectly blends culture, nature, and a bit of adrenaline: the Coconut Basket Boat Ride through the lush Cam Thanh Coconut Forest. 🚣 What Is a Basket Boat? Also known […]
Meknes’ Enigmatic Labyrinth: The Kara Prison’s Subterranean Secrets
Beneath the imperial city of Meknes, in the heart of Morocco, lies a haunting underground maze that whispers stories of cruelty, power, and mystery: the Kara Prison.Walled in silence and shrouded in shadows, this subterranean dungeon was more than just a place of imprisonment—it was a statement of absolute authority and an enigma that continues […]
Jews in Morocco: A Legacy of Faith, Migration, and Resilience
Morocco is a land of layered histories and cultural crossroads — a place where Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and Jewish legacies intermingle. Among these, the Jewish presence in Morocco stands out as one of the oldest and most enduring in the Jewish diaspora. Let’s explore the journey of the Jews in Morocco: from their ancient roots […]
The Art of Traveling Right
The journey matters more than the destination. The best adventures in life are not only about the destination but how you get there as well. “The World is a book and if we do not travel, we read only one page.” – St Augustine. It is my desire to share personal travel experiences around the […]
HE BEST OF MOROCCO in 30 days, bringing you the highlights of this beautiful country in North Africa!
So close to Europe – south across the Mediterranean from Spain – Morocco is another fabulous world altogether. It has the lot: remote landscapes and unforgettable culture, from the magnificent old palaces of imperial Fez to the faded-fabulous art deco architecture of Casablanca. The pulse of life in the city souks is irresistible and the […]
Attractions in Casablanca -CASABLANCA is the largest city in Morocco.
CASABLANCA CASABLANCA is the largest city in Morocco, not to mention the economic heart of the country. Although it doesn’t attract as many tourists as cities like Marrakech, Fez, and Tangier, Casablanca still offers plenty of great things to see and do. Enjoy ocean views and some of the best Moroccan tapas where you’ll get […]
All About Saffron – Saffron Harvest in Morocco
Moroccan town of Taliouine is the place to get the world’s most expensive spice! Taliouine, the heart of Morocco’s saffron-producing region, lies south of Marrakesh, and east of Taroudant. The city itself is small – just under 6,000 people – but produces more saffron than any other place in Africa. Every November, a festival is […]
Volubilis, Morocco (UNESCO): Roman Ruins in North Africa – The Last Roman Frontier
PRISON DE KARA, MEKNES (MOROCCO) Volubilis near Meknes in Morocco was an ancient Roman city. An impressive well-preserved UNESCO-listed site housing extensive ruins dating back to the 1st century BC. I missed this site during my first visit in October 2019 and I am happy that I made it on this visit in November 2021. […]
The Valley of the Roses, Morocco (Vallée des Roses Morocco)
KALAAT M’GOUNA, MOROCCO: A TOWN OF ROSES “A rose is an argument. It proclaims the triumph of beauty over brutality, of gentleness over violence, of the ephemeral over the lasting, and of the universal over the particular. The same rose bursts into bloom on the North Cape and in the Sahara desert.” Alan Meilland El-Kalaa, […]