The Last Liquor Store in Marrakech

The title of this short story is incongruous. A contradiction. In Morocco where Islam is the official state religion, It can be nearly impossible to find a beer & liquor store. Which usually proves not to be a problem as the stunning scenery does more for your senses than any drink could. But on our last day in the country, Amanda and I wanted to mark three weeks wandering from Casablanca to Marrakech with a proper toast. This is where it gets interesting…

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Day trip to Bethlehem: 7 tips on making it happen

Here is a simple guide on a day trip to Bethlehem. We didn’t make it to every biblical attraction, and we didn’t see every piece of graffiti art, but we did have a full and rewarding day which left us with plenty to think about and remember. Hopefully, what we discovered along the way the way makes your trip even better.

For our visit, we decided to focus on The Church of Nativity, the Field of Shepherds, Banksy art and walking along the West Bank Wall.

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The Bed Bug Chronicles: Part Two – Bed Bugs and Beer

This is part two of a two part series about Amanda and I confronting bed bugs while in Morocco. To read part one first, click here

“I just wish they had something other than Heineken”, Amanda said followed by an exasperated sigh.

It was around 3pm in Tangier and we were looking to grab some liquid relaxation before hopping in a long-distance taxi to our next destination, Chefchaouen, “The Blue Pearl of Morocco”.

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