Things to Do in Marrakech
Bahia Palace is beautiful to look at! Wood and plaster carvings, tilework, painted ceilings, colored glass, small gardens, a stunning courty
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Nia’s Favorite Foods: RVA
This first post in my mini collection about things to do in Richmond is all about food. In case you didn’t know, I am a pescatarian with a p
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Another Cactus Taco
My food experience in Mexico City was unique in that even though there wasn’t really much for me to eat, I still had a fun time exploring th
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Çay, Waffles, Döner, & Ice Cream
Food in Istanbul was easy to find, affordable, and versatile. There was something for everyone, which was very exciting coming from your res
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An Athenian Food Experience
I’m always down for trying local food—whether it’s something completely new or a familiar favorite in another country—but the catch is that
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What the Heck is a Hypermarket?
I know, grocery shopping and sad college budget meals isn’t the most exciting topic, but before I left the country I remember asking a lot o
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Turning 21! (7,000 Miles Away in a Foreign Country with No Alcohol)
When I left for Qatar, there were a lot of things on my mind, including the fact my 21st birthday was just two weeks away. Yep, I would be t
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The Restaurant Scene in Doha
Some people at home evidently thought Qatar was a fledgling developing country buried halfway beneath the sand without a fast food option in
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No Beer, No Bacon
The consumption of alcohol and pork in Islam is haraam, which means it’s a big no-no. Having that Qatar is a Muslim country, it makes perfec
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We GOTTA Talk About the Food
The excitement I felt eating Moroccan food for the first time blew my American mind. Sure, I come from a family of foodies, but there's
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