An Unexpected Encounter at the Meknes Train Station
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An Unexpected Encounter at the Meknes Train Station

Initially I was going to title this “Ripped Off In Morrocco: The Story They Don’t Tell You.” Perhaps it’d draw more clicks, but I didn’t like the negative connotation implied. Instead I opted for the above — inspired by an encounter that had me rapidly messaging my sis on a rail ride to Rabat one…

Meet Me in Marrakesh
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Meet Me in Marrakesh

The stench of urine is noteworthy. And beware of the motorcyclists, forever zipping past impossibly close through mixed crowds of locals andΒ tourists alike.Β Wind in their hair. Cross, if you dare. Pedestrians, take care! Marrakesh, the Ultimate Gritty City The streets are steamy, with smoke coming from grills and burners and kitchen exhaust pipes. Fumes from…

Black, Blonde, Asian, or Other — Gawked at While Traveling the World
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Black, Blonde, Asian, or Other — Gawked at While Traveling the World

This past Saturday, while scrolling through Instagram, I stopped in my tracks at a picture of Oneika Raymond. The picture was lovely, but the words are what lured me in and kept me reading (and replying) to comments for almost an hour. The topic? Oneika gave a candid recap of her experience as a black…