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Africa

A Journey Into Morocco’s Heartland: Fez

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Situated in a dry Mediterranean landscape tucked between the Riff and Middle Atlas Mountains, the ancient walled city of Fez has been at the center of Moroccan culture for centuries. Within the 13th century walls of the oldest and largest of Morocco’s imperial cities, lies a maze of crowded medieval alleyways full of enchanting architecture, fabled cuisine, and mysterious traditions. These ancient urban pathways are filled with souks selling everything under the sun, centuries old…

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Africa

Chefchaouen, Morocco

By wayfarersoliloquy | by wayfarersoliloquy

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-…

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Food

International Comfort Foods For the Home Cook

By wayfarersoliloquy | by wayfarersoliloquy

During the recent stay-at-home order, I’ve noticed many people on social media posting amazing photographs of creative recipes. Some, although visually stunning and most likely delicious, look hard to make and impractical to the average home cook. Standard home recipes get repetitive, and many people are actively searching for easy, yet exciting, new dishes to try that anyone with basic cooking skills and limited space and utensils can do. With this in mind, I’ve included…

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