This post is in partnership with Experience Morocco, a tour company highlighting unique, authentic Moroccan culture for visitors. After a fantastic conversation during Wanderful’s Virtual Meetings Day, we knew we…
Three Lessons I Learned from a Moroccan Feminist
Editor’s note: Our travels and interactions with people around the world affect our understanding of important issues. Learning about feminism through a different lens taught Imogen Kars invaluable lessons. Can…
Visiting a Mosque Embarrassed Me, but Not for the Reason You Might Think
I step into Sultan Ahmet Mosque, head covered, shirt sleeves and pant legs the required length for my gender, just one more tourist visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and…
Morocco Travel Fashion Tips: What to Wear in Fez, Rabat, and Marrakech
Heading to Morocco and wondering how to dress? Check out Lucy’s travel fashion tips! Image by Lucy Copp. This time last year I wrote my first blog post for Wanderful about driving cross-country with my…
The Power of Travel Nostalgia: How to Remember Memories
Lucy ponders whether travel nostalgia is always a good thing. Image by Lucy Copp. Do you ever wander off into the memory of where you were and what you were doing this…
Ode to Arabic: Language Learning + Long-Term Relationships
The notorious Al-Kitaab textbook for Arabic students. Image by Lucy Copp. How it began… I believe that languages are living, breathing things, and that it’s possible for any girl of an adventurous…
Fall Festivals Worldwide: Discover 5 Cultural Celebrations
Pick a pumpkin or dance with el diablo! Image by Flickr user Susan Sermoneta. The fall is always a great time to travel. The change in seasons usually means fewer crowds,…
A Picture of Gender Equality on a Short Trip to Morocco
Reflection in the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Clarke. I’m writing from a cafe in Fez, one chosen for the sole woman sitting in the window,…
5 Reasons to Train for a Marathon During the Winter
The frosty outdoor run…Â Image from www.sdri.net As winter both attacks and teases Boston, I find myself hibernating like a spoiled Californian. But when I think about it, I was so…
Berber Bites
Tagine: The Unofficial Dish of Morocco? Ask most people what kind of food they associate with Morocco, and they’ll doubtless mention tagines, couscous, tagines and… well, more tagines! These attractive…
A Day in the Life of Kate: Adventures of a Housewife in Morocco
Meet Kate. Kate is English and currently living in rural Morocco with her husband, Ben. After accepting a challenging job role in North Africa only weeks after they’d first met,…
Women to Watch: Canadian Travel TV Crew MISSADVENTURES
Give us the lowdown: your names, where you’re from and what you do. MISSADVENTURES is made up of four Canadian girls from Toronto: Ellie Geronikolos, Steph Chong, Hannah McLean, and…
Outcry in Morocco after alleged rapist marries his victim-could a change in the law be imminent?
When I heard about the plight of 16 year old Moroccan, Amina al-Filali, I felt angry, disgusted and ashamed to be associated with this country. There is outrage among many…
Adjusting my ‘friendly-o-meter’
I like to think of myself as being a pretty friendly person — that is to say that I’m approachable, chatty and generally pleasant to friends and strangers alike. While…
Top destinations for a winter cruise
It’s always tempting to escape the cold, dark nights of winter for warmer climes. And for a chance to enjoy all the mod cons you could ask for and travel…