10 Things to Know Before Visiting Chefchaouen, Morocco
Chefchaouen – also referred to as the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco – is single-handedly responsible for inspiring many people to visit Morocco. Photos of...
Zanzibar Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days on the Spice Island
When it comes to traveling in East Africa, most people associate this part of the continent with safaris and mountains; Kenya is home to...
What to Wear in Morocco: A Complete Morocco Packing List for Women
When I was planning my first trip to Morocco, I spent time reading through tons of blog posts and packing lists about the country....
6 of the Best Places to Go on Safari in Africa
When it comes to travel bucket lists, “going on safari in Africa” is an item that appears on many of them. And understandably so...
East Africa Highlights: Kenya and Tanzania with Rock My Adventure
In the past 3 years, I've gone from never really feeling much of a pull to the continent of Africa, to visiting 9 countries...
How to Choose a Riad in Marrakech
When it comes to seeking out accommodation in Morocco, one option will show up in nearly every city: the riad. Read a handful of...
Escaping to the Moroccan Coast: A Day Trip to Essaouira
As soon as I stepped off the bus, I was hit by a blast of humid wind that smelled of the ocean. Immediately I...
3 Days in Marrakech: The Perfect Marrakech Itinerary for Your First Visit
Marrakech. The Red City. The Daughter of the Desert. Chances are that if you know anything about traveling to Morocco, you've heard of Marrakech....
Morocco Uncovered: The Best Morocco Tour with Intrepid Travel
Chances are you've read about or at least seen a photo from Morocco recently – it's a destination that's growing fairly swiftly in popularity,...
Camels, Dunes, and Drums: An Overnight Trip into the Sahara Desert
I was about a quarter of the way up the dune, my lungs burning and my boots slowly filling up with sand when I...
35 Dreamy Photos from Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Blue Pearl
You may think that you've never heard of Chefchaouen, a small town nestled into northern Morocco's Rif Mountains. But chances are you HAVE seen...
8 Things That Surprised Me About Traveling in Morocco
The most frequent question I get about being a travel blogger after the standard “what's your favorite country?” and “how do you make money?”...
The Private Game Lodge Experience in Kruger National Park
When it comes to traveling, a lot of people like to have adventures independently; they like to plan their own itinerary, avoid the typical...
Solo in the Seychelles: Visiting a Romantic Destination Alone
“Your water, miss,” the waiter said as he placed a gigantic bottle of sparkling water down on my table at the Savoy Seychelles Resort...
Exploring Egypt Safely with Intrepid Travel
As a really nerdy kid who loved history and books and things like mythology, I'm not sure there was ever a time when visiting...
What to Wear in Egypt as a Woman (+ Helpful Egypt Packing Tips!)
When I was preparing for my tour in Egypt, I had so many questions about what to pack for Egypt as a woman. This...
How to Spend 1 Week in the Seychelles
Located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, the Seychelles are a group of 115 islands that are basically the definition...