Happy summer. It's official. The Mermaid Parade is happening in Coney Island today, and Catherine has the scoop on the solstice in Alaska. Hopefully, you've snagged a travel bargain. Tomorrow, for starters, take Dad to a National Park for Father's Day--or take yourself.
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Gadling Take FIVE: Week of June 12--June 19
Happy summer. It's official. The Mermaid Parade is happening in Coney Island today, and Catherine has the scoop on the solstice in Alaska. Hopefully, you've snagged a travel bargain. Tomorrow, for starters, take Dad to a National Park for Father's Day--or take yourself.
...Life Nomadic: Beating The Moroccan Hustle
I have a lot of great things to say about Morocco, and I'll get to those soon. Today, though, I'm going to talk about an insane part of the culture that can be found everywhere from Tangier to Marakkech: the hustle. As a visitor who doesn't speak the language, I'm only ...Gadling's guide to Summer music
Summer. Music. Could any two words in the English language possibly go so well together? There's just something about warm weather that makes you want to be outside, bare feet touching soft grass and dirt underfoot, hands in the cool night air, eardrums fluttering to the ...5 study abroad destinations you've never considered (but should)
"I hate when people who have just studied abroad try to talk me into doing the same thing," a college friend of mine once told me. "Yeah, that is annoying," I told him after I had just returned from a semester in Morocco. "But you really should."
Studying abroad is not only ...Photo of the Day (5.24.09)
I can remember the first day I arrived in Morocco. The vibrant colors of painted doors, barrels of spices and textiles for sale. The smells of motor scooter fumes, freshly-cut wood, charcoal flames and sewage. The frantic energy of human beings headed in every direction. ...Eight Great Food Markets from Around the World
One of my favorite aspects of travel is visiting unique markets in foreign countries. These sometimes charming, sometimes chaotic, always fascinating and entertaining places offer up slices of local culture, unusual foods, and a variety of other goods, both common and ...Relax in style at the Hotel Hivernage
The greeting you'll receive at the Hotel Hivernage is pure charm, but it requires patience. Instead of tapping your toe at the front desk while the guy in front of you spills his life story, you'll be invited to sit in the lobby while you complete your check-in forms. The ...Adventure and Luxury in Morocco
Mountain trekking has become a favorite vacation for adventure travelers, with some jetting off to South America to tackle the Andes, others hopping a plane to Europe for a tour of the Alps, while yet another group will head to Northern Africa to experience the Atlas ...Get a guide for the Marrakech medina
When I hit the ground in Marrakech, Morocco, last week, I wasted no time in passing through the gate and heading into the medina (the old part of the city). After all, I'm a seasoned traveler, and I know how to read a map. If I did get lost, I reasoned, I could see the ...Where To Go To Truly Get Away From It All
Everyone has different reasons for why they like to travel, and their destinations of choice vary just as much. Some love to visit noisy, bustling foreign cities, others prefer the quiet tranquility of a secluded beach. Then of course, there are the travelers who truly like ...Discover Africa
Yesterday saw the launch of an amazing online image resource for anyone interested in traveling to Africa. (You can't see it, but my right hand is waving frantically above my head right now as I'm typing with my left). DiscoverAfrica.com plays host to some of the most ...From London to Timbuktu in a Flying Car
British adventurer Neil Laughton will begin a unique odyssey tomorrow. The former special forces officer will depart from London on his way to Timbuktu, located in the African country of Mali, and while a journey like this one is interesting in and of itself, it is ...One Day in Africa: Lives of six ordinary Africans
When I watched the trailer of One Day in Africa, the latest documentary of Brook Silva-Braga, the resonance of village and city life in most African countries was immediately evident. It's a resonance that often doesn't make headline news. It resides in the pattern of each ...Travel Read: 100 Places Every Woman Should Go
I never knew there could be a book so thoughtful and inspiring for women as this one. Stephanie Elizondo Griest's second travel book, which lists far more than just 100 Places Every Woman Should Go, is truly an encyclopedia for women travelers. It's the kind of book that ...Photo of the Day (12.26.08)
If you've never been to the Djemaa el Fna outdoor market in Marrakesh, Morocco, you're missing an experience unlike any other. As you can see from Luke Robinson's photo above, the large town square, which features food and drink stalls, snake charmers, magicians, and ...Ramadan fasting causes many to gain weight
Several years ago, I had the good fortune to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Morocco, and was surprised to see how devout Muslims made the sun-up to sun-down fasting more bearable.
At my university, students would stay up all hours of the night, eating, ...Photo of the Day (6/26/08)
If you are on the way to Essaouria, Morocco and you need to find a toilet, no problem. Could this sign be any more travel friendly? This shot by mce323 interests me for other reasons as well. See the man and the child in the background? Plus, there's the coffee cup painted ...Photo of the Day (06.22.08)
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Flickr user mce323's photos from Morocco are making me very nostalgic. It was around this time two years ago when I visited Marrakech myself, so I was excited to browse through the photos of his trip. This particular photo he took of a sign there happened to catch my eye. ...Photo of the Day (5/07/08)
Last night one of my Moroccan students gave me a long-standing invitation to visit there. "Sure," I said. "I'd love to." In the meantime, there are the lovely shots in Gadling's Flickr photo pool. This one by jonrawlinson is one of those perfect moments where the subject's ...Where on Earth? Week 52 - Casablanca, Morocco
After a couple wrong guesses-- Mecca, Vatican City-- several of you managed to identify the spot above as being the steps of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco.
The mosque, seen here, was completed in 1993 and is the second-largest in the world, next to the one ...
