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Liberation Through Bedbugs in my Backpack
I had one fear traveling. It wasn’t getting kidnapped, forcibly hooked on heroin and sold into the Russian sex trade. It wasn’t having everything stolen, stuck in a developing country alone and unable to communicate. It wasn’t sinking in a long boat trying to get to an island in Monsoon season.
It was bedbugs. Tiny little vampires that crawl into your bed like an uninvited lover and proceed to devour you in the exact opposite way you want to be ravaged in bed. Regular readers will know I do not have a fear of insects, reptiles, rodents. It was an unfounded fear and not one that was going to stop me from my journey. It was, however, an insidious little thought that would creep into my head, alone in the dark. Keep Reading…
Moroccan Travel Destinations in a Nutshell
Q~ I need some recommendations for a sample itinerary for a 10-12 day visit to Morocco. I’d like a combination of do-nothing beach relaxation as well as historical stuff. What are the must-visit cities?
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Awesome choice, Morocco was one of my favorite countries. Marrakesh is the obvious must-see. Pretty touristy, but great restaurants, traditional Riads (homes converted into hotels) and restaurants. That’s where you’ll find the snake charmers, spice stalls, trained monkeys and kiosk tooth extractions. The shopping is incredible, the souks (markets) go on forever. It’s a great jumping off point for day or overnight trips to see some great ruins or Sahara treks. You can wait til you’re there and book the day trips.
Confused Drive in Morocco
I met my friend Simo in a market in Casablanca. He approached me very graciously and asked if he and his friend could walk with me to learn about my country and practice English. I agreed and a beautiful friendship was born. He invited me to stay with his family, and I quickly adopted them all. This beautiful family opened up their home to me for over a week. They taught me to cook Moroccan foods, taught me the art of henna, trips to the markets, trips to the sea. In this video, Simo asks me some questions that I’m clearly not getting. We’re on our way to the beach at Mohammadean when this confused exchange goes on.
