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Morocco always felt like an exotic destination in my mind. This was even before I saw any pictures or read anything about it. I got really keen to visit Morocco after seeing pictures and posts from a well-travelled friend of mine (Thanks Shiba!). I recollect being especially attracted by the pictures of the High Atlas mountains and the sand dunes. It also created an impression in my mind that the logistics of…
My family and I travelled to Morocco in Nov-2017. As usual, we did our research before going, reading blogs and speaking to a Moroccan colleague. Though we were aware of what to expect, I don’t think we were sufficiently prepared for the multitude of unique experiences. This post is a general overview of my impressions about Morocco. For more details about logistics, things to do, places to see etc., please read my…
Travel is fun, and so is collecting useful travel gear/equipment. Of course, needs of each travel and each traveller are different so below is a list of what I consider my travel essentials. As the song goes ‘”these are a few of my favourite things…” Disclaimer: I do not receive any benefit from the products/businesses below unless specifically mentioned. 1. Maps Whether I intend to drive or not, I always download Google Maps…
I am quite fortunate to work for a company that gives me a 4-week sabbatical (paid leave in addition to the regular paid time off) every five years. I took my sabbatical from mid-Nov 2017 to mid-Jan 2018, adding on all my expiring time off days, and we did a long 32 day travel across Europe and North Africa. A long travel like this, with kids, has its own charm and challenges…