Make This: Moroccan Sweet Mint Tea

When visiting Marrakech, you can’t go far without running into a glass of sweet mint tea — this ubiquitous drink is served everywhere from cafes to carpet stores. We instantly fell in love with the soothing mint and tongue-tingling sweetness, and had to find a recipe so we could recreate it at home. Luckily for us, we didn’t have to search too hard. With a wave of a hand, our hostel manager invited us into the kitchen to observe while he made this super-simple... Read More

Postcard: Pit Stop in Brussels

While riding the rails in Europe may seem romantic, it’s also expensive. That’s why we opted to bus it on our recent trip from Paris to Amsterdam. What normally takes 4 hours by car took 9 and a half hours by bus. But hey, we got to see lots of blurred countryside out the windows and even stopped to stretch our legs once in a while. And it was on such a stop that we got our first glimpse of the mirrored glass skyscrapers that make up downtown Brussels. We’re... Read More

Postcard: Heineken Brewery, Amsterdam

While in Amsterdam last week, we visited the Heineken Experience. Fifteen euros buys you a ticket into the former brewery, where you can learn about the history of the company, become a beer on their 4D “Brew You” ride, and of course, drink beer. Visitors get three brewskis during their visit, making the cost of admission a little easier to swallow. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with... Read More

Postcard: Moroccan Mint Tea in the Sahara

After our camel trek out to our desert camp, we settled in with glass of sweet moroccan mint tea. It’s important to pour the tea from high in the air to properly mix the flavors of the tea, mint and sugar. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend  Read More

Postcard: A Quiet Street in Paraty

Taken in Paraty, Brazil on a quiet street of the city’s Old Town. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend  Read More

The Scrub on Moroccan Hammams

Even the most budget-conscious traveler likes to indulge in a little luxury now and again, especially when traveling through countries where the dollar is strong. During a recent trip to Morocco (where one dollar gets you nearly 8 dirhams) we were swayed by the opulent hammams and spas the country is famous for, and (not-so-reluctantly) gave in. Though it blew our budget for a few days, we recognized it as a unique experience, and a complete bargain compared to what we would... Read More

Postcard: Florence Street Market

Snapped while walking around the Central Market in Florence. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend  Read More

Video Postcard: Camel Trekking in the Sahara

A short video from our camel trek through the Sahara. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend  Read More

On Riding Camels

I traveled all the way to Morocco to ride a camel through the Sahara. And now that I was finally on one, I couldn’t wait to get the hell off. Before going to Morocco, I had talked to friends and even strangers about how I wanted to ride a camel through the desert. “Really? Have you ever ridden a camel before?” several of them said, smirking. “They’re mean, and they spit. And they stink,” a British man we met while picnicking in front of the Colosseum said before regaling... Read More

Postcard: Coffee in Rome

Sipping a cappuccino in Trastevere. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend  Read More