Last week I was sitting down at a bar with an acquaintance and over a pint of beer we chatted about life overseas. Simultaneously, we hit each other with a broad yet hard to summarize question, “what are your favorite cities?” I stewed over that question for a little too long and my answers went in circles. Finally, I landed on my top five and rambled off versions of the following reasons. Tokyo I was…
All photos by Samantha Demangate What is Mexico City without tacos? Food cannot define a place, but tacos do their best. Global cities around the world take pride in their local working class delicacies and Mexico’s capital is no exception. From savory Suadero, to the Lebanese inspired tacos Al Pastor, anyone can satisfy their cravings no matter which neighborhood you’re in. Mexico City is a sprawling megalopolis of over nine million people with a…
No trip to Morocco is complete without visiting the blue city of Chefchaouen. The small community is only a short drive from the Mediterranean sea. Its surreal mountain charm, gorgeous scenery, and laid-back attitude attracts people from all over the world, offering visitors an experience similar to journeying into a lullaby or classic novel, with its narrow ancient paths and charming blue walls meandering up steep hillsides populated by friendly locals and beautiful fauna. Touristy-…