Things to do in Marrakesh in 3 days
Marrakesh Medina I was super excited to stay inside the Medina of Marrakesh. it is part of the old city. A super concentrated residential place shared by old school urban infrastructure and aggressive encroachment by the tourists. Marrakesh Medina is also known as Red walled city. Named literally after the colour of the wall that […]
Guide to Gorilla Trekking at the Bwindi National Park Uganda
About this blog: Gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park is an experience of a lifetime, albeit at a steep price-point. Much of the park fees goes into conservation effort that safeguards the dwindling Gorilla populace of the Virunga region. I researched for years and visited Uganda to see the Gorilla. As an obese person, trekking […]
Why should Uganda be on your Travel Bucket list
About this blog: We visited Uganda in the middle of December, the short rainy season. This is an honest account of the first impressions I had about the country. From wildlife, to people, to the political landscape- Uganda was indeed fascinating. I also write about how I would do thing differently if I am to […]
Mountain Gorilla to Murchison’s Thunder: Uganda Travel Tips and Itinerary
About this blog: After traveling in Uganda for 10 days, I can tell you that the Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking experiences are worth all the hype! What if I tell you there is a land in east Africa where African Savanna meets the mystic Rainforest, where the swirl of Lake Victoria, the Inland sea […]
Is it safe traveling in Morocco- A Brown girl’s perspective
About this blog: We traveled in Morocco for 10 days during a winter break. For the most part we traveled by our own, did not arrange for any tour guide and felt absolutely safe in the country. I was mindful of taking some safety precautions so that the trip went smooth. In this blog post […]
Mint Tea diaries with the Amazigh: Cultural experiences in Morocco
Since I try to tell stories of people of every place I visit, and human stories are deeply intertwined with cultural nuances, it would be injustice to the series of my Morocco Travel Blogs if I do not mention the cultural exploration I was fortunate to experience in that land. Morocco, the land of Mint […]
Exploring Rissani Market- Authentic Local Market in Morocco
About this Blog: Exploring Rissani market felt an honest experience in Morocco. A place not plagued by tourist, not decked up by Instagrammy lantern spots. Rissani was raw and real, sometimes unnerving. Surprisingly, Rissani was where I met the maximum number of local women of Morocco, in their natural demeanor. I loved Rissani, and I […]
Traveling in Morocco in a Group Tour or a Solo Explorer: a Brown Woman’s perspective
About this blog: is Morocco safe to travel? Can I travel alone in Morocco? Should I opt for a group trip to Morocco? Is it fun? Are you plagued with such question at the planning stage of your upcoming Morocco trip? Here let me help you with a realistic paining of what is it like […]
How to spend 3 days in Fes, the ancient city of Morocco
About this blog– This is a detailed itinerary to explore Fes in three days and its Ancient Medina. Fes is an oft-overlooked city of North Morocco where time stands still. The donkey carts, the royal palace, the wooden workshops- all of them tell the tale of a time bygone. Unhurried and secure, Fes has witnessed […]
How to visit Chouara Tannery and others in Fes
While walking down the Fes streets, we found a bunch of other tourists heading towards an even narrower lane. Something of interest? We walked fast. Turns out, it was the Chouara Tannery, the one which has all the superlatives to its crown, largest, oldest and the likes. One of the men caught hold of S’s […]