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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 Cohenabout 14 hours ago in Wander
A Life in the Crossfire: Remembering Renee Nicole Good After a Minneapolis ICE Shooting. AI-Generated.
The call that came into Minneapolis emergency dispatchers on the afternoon of February 15, 2023, was, tragically, not uncommon. A woman was reportedly in distress, behaving erratically, and possibly armed with a knife near the city's Little Earth community. The response that unfolded, however, would end a life and ignite yet another complex debate about law enforcement, mental health, and the people who slip through the cracks of both systems. That woman was 35-year-old Renee Nicole Good.
By Saad 3 days ago in Wander
Bracing Beauty
The Quiet Vitality of a Winter Landscape Winter is often portrayed as a season of sleep, a time when the natural world retreats into a state of suspended animation. However, to stand in the middle of a snow-covered forest is to realize that winter is actually a season of intense, focused vitality. It is a period defined by the unique relationship between the cold, the terrain, and the water that binds them together.
By meerjanan6 days ago in Wander
What Is Morocco’s Currency?
One of the first practical questions people ask when planning a trip to Morocco is also one of the most important: What currency does Morocco use?
By Ariel Cohen7 days ago in Wander
How to Stop Chasing “Perfect Moments” in Umrah
Every pilgrim, while performing the sacred journey of Umrah, wishes for all the perfect moments. But in reality, Umrah was never meant to be perfect. It was meant to be sincere. Pilgrims arrive in Haram, carrying many expectations.
By Abdul Rahim Khan7 days ago in Wander
The Genius Idea of Stopovers in Warsaw
Normally I aim to spend anywhere from two to three hours between connecting flights at international airports before moving on promptly to my final destination. In the adventure my wife and I undertook, we had a stopover in Warsaw of a whopping seven-and-a-half hours **during the day**. There is no way any airport is so good to spend that much time there during the day, so we were definitely going to see the city. But was it worth it? Could we see something and get back to our connecting flight without being frazzled?
By Richard Soulliere7 days ago in Wander
10 Years Since... Snowboarding
10 Years ago I had my final ride in Freeride snowboarding, the sport I had given much of my early adulthood too, I had reached a semi professional level, sponsored by a European freeride snowboarding company, and I spent the most of my winters touring across Europe to compete in the Freeride World Tour.
By Malachai Hough7 days ago in Wander
Can I Drink the Tap Water in Morocco? By Morocco Family Vacation
One of the first questions travelers ask after landing in Morocco is a practical one: Can I drink the tap water here? The short answer is simple: most travelers should not drink tap water in Morocco, even though locals often do.
By Ariel Cohen8 days ago in Wander
Driving from North to South in Portugal
When my friends and I decided to book a trip to Portugal, we had a hard time choosing where we wanted to go. The choice between a city trip in Porto or Lisbon, or spending a week at the beach in Algarve was a hard one to make. Instead, we decided to cover it all. Cities, small fishing villages, and many opportunities for swimming in the atlantic ocean. We spent 10 days in Portugal and we visited in September. I recommend bringing warmer clothes alongside your swimgear and summer clothes at this time of year. Below you'll find our itinerary with tips and tricks along the way.
By E DM9 days ago in Wander
Morocco Weather in May: Warm Days, Long Evenings, and a Perfect Travel Rhythm
The country feels warmer, more social, and more confident — without tipping into the intense heat of summer. For many travelers, May ends up being the moment when Morocco feels most alive and easiest to enjoy.
By Ariel Cohen12 days ago in Wander
Madeira: The Island That Teaches You How to Slow Down. AI-Generated.
Madeira doesn’t rush to impress you. It doesn’t need to. From the moment you arrive, the island seems to operate on a different frequency — one that values patience, presence, and the quiet beauty of things that take time to grow. Known as the “Island of Eternal Spring,” Madère is more than a destination; it is an experience in slowing down.
By Sajida Sikandar13 days ago in Wander
Snow in Morocco: A Side of the Country Most Travelers Don’t Expect
When most people think of Morocco, they imagine warm deserts, sunlit medinas, and palm trees swaying under a blue sky. Snow rarely comes to mind. Yet every winter, parts of the country quietly shift into a completely different landscape one shaped by cold air, white mountain peaks, and villages wrapped in silence after snowfall.
By Ariel Cohen14 days ago in Wander