Morocco travel tips

Since we’ve finally left the country, I figured I’d put together my Morocco travel tips for folks.  Morocco is truly an amazing place (but not for food), and I really believe that it should be on everyone’s must-see list.  Out of the 12 countries we’ve been to as a family, Morocco is way up on the list of my favorite places.  Tigger doesn’t share my fondness for Morocco, but I can appreciate that as...

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Eats on the Cheap
Aug01

Eats on the Cheap

How can I save money on food while traveling? I see this question frequently.  It’s a great one really.  There are many ways to reduce what you spend on food while traveling, and saving money on food translates to being able to save money for other activities, or making it more affordable to take a trip. Road Trips When taking a road trip, getting snacks at gas stations and convenience stores can quickly add up to a lot of...

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Are guidebooks really worth anything?
May18

Are guidebooks really worth anything?

I’m sure you’ve seen them.  The people walking around with a guidebook in their hand, referring to a map to find the next landmark they seek, or perhaps that perfect place for coffee that was recommended.  Guidebooks such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Moon, and many others fill up endless shelves at bookstores.  In speaking with fellow travelers it isn’t uncommon to hear “Oh XYZ [book] recommended that...

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More Travel Tips
May09

More Travel Tips

In my last post I shared some travel tips on finding cheaper travel,getting discounts, etc.  Now I want to delve a little deeper and cover some of the things people don’t always think about or issues they don’t always know how to resolve.  And just so you know, I’m not receiving any type of renumeration for these recommendations.  They’re just things I’ve found to be helpful, and I wanted to pass them...

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