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7 Best Tourism Villages in the Middle East and Africa

March 12, 2023 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The United Nations World Tourism Organization, or UNWTO, released its latest list of the World’s Best Tourism Villages. Thirty-two villages worldwide made it to the list; seven are in the Middle East and African regions, home to some of the world’s most unique and fascinating tourism destinations. These villages highlight

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Tips for When to Take out the Camera, and When to Put It Away, When on Vacation in South Africa

June 27, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There’s a lot you have to do when it’s time to get ready for your South African vacation. You have to research South Africa electronic visa requirements and obtain a visa, if necessary. You have to take precautions for your safety, and you have to pack your bags properly. One

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My Own Walking Tour at the Kasbah in Tangier

April 22, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I always thought that the likes of Paris or Venice were the world’s greatest destinations for avid tourists like me. But like other travelers who happen to evolve with time and finally find their nerves agreeing on visiting a relatively cheaper and distant destination, I found my solace in traveling

Morocco

5 Things to do in Tangier

April 10, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

One day in summer, my feet brought me to the streets of Tangier – the city which has influenced the people on their taste in arts, culture, and cuisine from around the world. Tangier is a mix of everything – partly because of the invasions of the Spanish, Muslims, Portuguese,

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Four Attractions Not to Miss in Meknes

April 6, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Meknes is an ancient place in Morocco that most tourists would pass by, in favour of the nearby Fez. Most tourists who go here are day trippers from Fez. They combine their day trip to Meknes with Moulay Idriss and Volubilis, an ancient Roman city. And that’s exactly what I

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Travel Recap – Where Did My Wanderlust Take Me in 2017?

January 1, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Where Did My Wanderlust Take Me in 2017? Happy New Year, Everyone! I hope you start 2018 with a loud bang of laughter, fireworks, clinking glasses, and oozing positivity of the year ahead. It’s day 1 of 2018, so, it’s always good to look forward to something unknown. Whatever your

Egypt

The Roman Amphitheater After the Upgrade

May 15, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

It’s no surprise if there’s a Roman amphitheater in the middle of Alexandria. It’s a city which was conquered, ruled and heavily influenced by Rome. The ruins were discovered during the excavation to lay the foundations of a government building. In fact, right next to the ruins is a heavily-guarded military

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Alexandria National Museum Was a Disappointment

May 14, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Alexandria is an ancient city and as any tourist would expect, its National Museum should be filled with great things. But, I was disappointed. While the objects were labeled properly, the museum is dead. Like a necropolis. I think it has something to do with the kind of too much

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Photos: Inside the Red Pyramid in Cairo

April 20, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Going inside the Red Pyramid in Cairo is an experience worth doing. It might be hard for those who have fear of closed spaces but you’d never regret it. You’ll reach the bosom of the Pyramid in your own time and emerge victorious. For some people, there’s “nothing to see there” but

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Video: This is What You’ll See Inside the Red Pyramid in Egypt

April 19, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

This is what you see inside the Red Pyramid in Egypt. It is said to be the world’s oldest true pyramids. This is located at Dahshur, 20 kilometres away from the famous trio of Pyramids in Giza. Don’t be fooled by its name though. The whole facade of the pyramid

Morocco

Photos: All the Moroccan Food I Ate in Morocco

October 22, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Here’s all the Moroccan food I Ate in Morocco. Ok, well, some of the food, actually. I didn’t literally took a pic of all the dishes I gobbled down but only the few which I mostly like. Let me start with the food prepared by the mother of my Moroccan

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Chefchaouen – Morocco’s Most Photogenic Blue City

October 21, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I have no doubt that Chefchaouen is Morocco’s most photogenic blue city. There are no skyscrapers here but mountains and there are no flickering light bulbs at night but stars. The houses aren’t made of steel and glass windows but of adobe bathed in blue. If you are in Tangier, it’s

Morocco

Medina in Fes Looks Eerie in the Morning

October 18, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The moment I entered the medina in Fes, I was met with a lot of annoyances. A simple “thank you” with a smile didn’t work, so I ignored the scammers and hawkers. The first scammer told me that the hostel I’ve booked had already been closed a week ago. He

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Bab Boujloud – The Gateway to the Medina in Fes

October 17, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Anyone going to the the medina in Fes must pass through Bab Boujloud. This is a huge blue gate built in 1913. Its impressive, delicate arabesque and knot work ornaments never fail to attract attention to anyone visiting the city. The ornaments outside is blue. And green on the inside.

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The Roman Ruins of Volubilis

October 16, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Roman ruins of Volubilis is a testament that the area was once a progressive city that held power and might. The imposing pillars and arches show grandeur of Roman architectural style. The ruins are reminders that the Romans were there, settled, conquered it – and vanished. Today, the Roman

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The Beauty of the Unfinished Hassan Tower

October 15, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

On the day we visited Hassan Tower in Rabat, we were not allowed to go farther beyond the gate. It was around Ramadan and the guard told us that it’s closed for the day because there was some kind of celebration inside. We managed to ask him permission to stay