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Holidays in Morocco During Ramadan
When we first realized our family trip to Morocco would fall during Ramadan, I’ll admit I felt uncertain. As a mom traveling with kids, I worried about logistics, food schedules, and whether we would unintentionally offend someone. I had questions running through my head: Would restaurants be open? Would my children feel restricted? Would traveling during such an important religious month feel uncomfortable for us as visitors?
By Ariel Cohen2 months ago in Wander
Hotels vs. Riads in Morocco for Families
Before our first family trip to Morocco, I didn’t fully understand the difference between riads and hotels. I’d heard the words riad, kasbah, riad but wasn’t sure what made them unique. As a mom, I cared most about one thing: what’s actually better for my kids?
By Ariel Cohen2 months ago in Wander
Getting Around Turkey (Turkiye) by Air and Bus
In an earlier article, I wrote about a nice little hack of getting to and leaving from Turkey by way of connecting flights in Warsaw - an absolute delight. Now, I am going to give you the skinny on traveling by air internally in Turkiye (Turkey) via AJet and Pegasus Airlines, Istanbul's two major airports (SAW and IST), plus a few tips on traveling between cities by bus all based on a trip we took in September 2024.
By Richard Soulliere2 months ago in Wander
The Ultimate Guide to Free Flight Upgrades That Work
Getting stuck in a cramped middle seat while watching other passengers enjoy spacious first-class cabins doesn't have to be your reality. Free flight upgrades are more achievable than most travelers think, and this guide shows you exactly how to score them consistently.
By LaMarion Ziegler3 months ago in Wander
Absolved of All Sins!
We went on a day trip to Armenia with my son and friend Katie to explore its apostolic monasteries. Our first stop, Akhtala Monastery, had a monument to Armenian-Georgian friendship in the form of two rings joined by a pomegranate, the national fruit of both countries.
By Lana V Lynx3 months ago in Wander
Coastal Series: Part I (Washington State)
Washington does not introduce its coastline. It lets you find it... There’s no sudden reveal, no postcard moment engineered for the windshield. The coast arrives gradually, in pieces... Through rain-darkened trees, through logging towns that never rebranded themselves, through long stretches of road where the radio fades, and the sky lowers itself closer to the ground.
By The Iron Lighthouse3 months ago in Wander
Are Trains in Morocco Kid-Friendly? by Morocco Family Vacation
Traveling with kids often means rethinking everything you take for granted as an adult from transport to meals to pacing. On our family trip to Morocco, one question kept coming up: Are trains in Morocco kid-friendly?
By Ariel Cohen3 months ago in Wander
Kudremukh Trek: Finding Simplicity on a Mountain Path. AI-Generated.
The Kudremukh trek is not the kind of adventure that overwhelms you with difficulty or noise. Instead, it gently pulls you away from the rush of daily life and reminds you how comforting simplicity can be. Set in the heart of Karnataka’s Western Ghats, Kudremukh is where green hills roll endlessly, forests whisper instead of roar, and every step feels unhurried.
By Aditi Khandelwal3 months ago in Wander
Kudremukh Trekking: Walking Through Nature at Its Calmest. AI-Generated.
Kudremukh trekking feels like stepping into a slower world. Tucked away in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, this trek doesn’t try to impress you with drama or difficulty. Instead, it gently invites you to walk, breathe, and notice how green the world can be when nature is left undisturbed. If your idea of travel is less about rushing and more about feeling present, Kudremukh is the kind of place that quietly stays with you.
By Aditi Khandelwal3 months ago in Wander
