travel tips
No matter how much you plan, there are bound to be bumps in the road; tips to ensure the optimal travel experience.
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 Cohen13 days ago in Wander
Morocco Weather in April: When the Country Starts to Breathe Again
After the cooler winter months, the air softens, the sun becomes warmer without being overwhelming, and travel suddenly feels easier. When people ask me when Morocco feels most balanced, April is often the first month that comes to mind.
By Ariel Cohen13 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 Sikandar14 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 Cohen15 days ago in Wander
Morocco in February: Weather, Travel Tips, and What to Expect
February is one of those months travelers often overlook when planning a trip to Morocco. It doesn’t sound as glamorous as spring, and it doesn’t promise endless summer heat. But after years of welcoming travelers during this time, I’ve learned something important: Morocco in February quietly delivers one of the most balanced and comfortable travel experiences of the year.
By Ariel Cohen17 days ago in Wander
What Makes Boutique Stays in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country So Popular
Tucked away among the lush green hills occupying the heart of the island, Sri Lanka’s central region is teeming with charming mountain towns. Surrounded by tea estates and some of the country’s most popular cultural heritage sites, the hill stations of Sri Lanka are a world away from the island's congested coastlines and bustling capital. Whether it’s the region’s pleasant weather conditions or natural beauty, here’s why boutique layovers in the hills are a hit with locals and tourists.
By ameliarosanna17 days ago in Wander
Rissani Morocco Souk History
I didn’t arrive in Rissani expecting much. After days of driving through southeastern Morocco, it felt like just another quiet town near the desert. No crowds, no souvenir shops, no signs pointing to “must-see attractions.” But the moment I stepped into the souk, I realized I had walked into something far older and more meaningful than I anticipated.
By Ariel Cohen18 days ago in Wander
I Thought Coming Back to Sri Lanka Would Feel Familiar.
I had always imagined that returning to Sri Lanka would feel simple. After years abroad, the idea of coming back carried a comforting logic. Familiar streets. Familiar language. Familiar rhythms. I told myself that returning home would be easier than leaving it in the first place.
By Aaliyah Sheikh18 days ago in Wander
Family Morocco Tour Packages: What to Expect When Traveling Together
Traveling through Morocco with family changed the way I think about group travel. It wasn’t the destinations themselves that stood out the most it was how the experience shifted when everyone’s comfort, patience, and energy mattered equally.
By Ariel Cohen19 days ago in Wander
I Thought Leaving Qatar Would Feel Temporary.
When I first moved to Qatar, I believed the chapter had invisible brackets around it. I told myself it was a phase, a professional step, something that would quietly end when the timing felt right. I arrived in Doha with plans that were intentionally vague and timelines I didn’t want to define too clearly.
By Fatima Ali20 days ago in Wander
Alnif, Morocco: Fossils, Desert Silence, and Life Shaped by Time
Alnif is not a destination that shouts for attention. It sits quietly in southeastern Morocco, surrounded by rocky plains and desert horizons, known less for monuments and more for what lies beneath its soil. For travelers who pass through, Alnif often feels understated at first—but its story reaches back hundreds of millions of years.
By Ariel Cohen21 days ago in Wander
