Last April I had the opportunity to travel through Morocco. Throughout my trip I visited Casablanca, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the Sahara Desert. We scaled the Atlas Mountains by teetering bus and stared at the Milky Way for what will never be enough time. I gained […]
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Natotela Umunandi – Travelling Somewhere Truly Foreign
When looking to study abroad, look beyond the typical destinations. Natotela umunandi means “Thank you, friend” in Bemba, the language of northeast Zambia. I learned this phrase in a futile attempt one week before my departure for Zambia to learn key words in the Zambian […]
How To Get The Most Out of 5 Days In Marrakech
1. Learn some Arabic or French! While many people in Marrakech know English, it wouldn’t kill you to learn a little before you go. Americans don’t have the greatest reputations abroad so it wouldn’t hurt to practice a few words instead of assuming everyone will understand […]
5 Mouth Watering Places to Eat in Cape Town for Vegetarians
Authentic and meat-free South African options in Cape Town If you didn’t gain weight after your trip to South Africa, then you didn’t eat at the right places. The food is full of spices that you would never think of trying, and you won’t able to resist […]
Top 5 Less Obvious Things to do in Cape Town
Five things you will love to do in Cape Town (that aren’t a safari) for any lover of local life, adrenaline junkie or adventurous world traveler! Many students and travelers come to South Africa with a vision of seeing the big five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and […]
