Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Continuing the trip from Marrakech to Fez by train. Visiting the Mellah, Ibn Danan Synagogue, Dar el-Makhzen, Karaouine Mosque and University, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Museum, Chouwara Tanneries, Merenid Tombs, Borj Nord, and staying at two different riad accommodations. To get to Fez, we were recommended … Continue reading Fez
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A review of Riad Zamzam for a two night stay during a stay in Marrakech, Morocco. Highlights Chic and luxurious rooms featuring traditional Moroccan designs. Excellent service to insure the best stay possible. Great terrace overlooking the medina. Restaurant meals are created with daily fresh … Continue reading Experience: Riad Zamzam Marrakech
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in Morocco and spending two days in Marrakech with visits to Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Souk, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, and experiencing a hammam at La Sultana, a cooking class at La Maison Arabe, a belly dancing show at Dar Essalam, and staying … Continue reading Marrakech
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in country 61, Portugal. Touring the main sites of the capital Lisbon in a day with stops at St. George’s Castle, Palace Square, Jeronimos Monastery, and Belem Tower. Travel to Portugal With an evening flight from Newark, I arrived in Porto for a short … Continue reading Lisbon The City of Seven Hills
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Planning and Itinerary of a trip through the north of Africa with a layover in Portugal. Through the grapevine I found out an old friend was planning a trip to Morocco. Why not? I asked myself. I have yet to travel to the countries in … Continue reading Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria
Antigua and Barbuda A review of Blue Waters for a two night stay during a weekend retreat in Antigua. Highlights Opulent chic rooms with incredible ocean views. Friendly attentive service throughout the resort. Fine selection of restaurants and bars available around the resort. A varied selection of included activities to entertain guests. Experience The welcome … Continue reading Experience: Blue Waters Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda: A weekend getaway to Antigua and Barbuda at Blue Waters and a visit to Fort James and the capital St. John. The weekend before the start of my Atlas North trip, I somehow ended up taking a spontaneous trip to Antigua. The opportunity was there and I couldn’t help but grab it. … Continue reading Antigua and Barbuda
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 16: Departing Colca Canyon for Arequipa by shuttle and arriving in the city center for some sight seeing at the Monasterio de Santa Caterina. The group convened for a well presented a la carte breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Right after, the hotel helped arrange an … Continue reading Arequipa The White City
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Las Casitas Del Colca for a one night stay during a visit to Colca Canyon. Highlights 5 Star property set with a view of the Colca valley. Luxurious rooms with private hot tubs and fireplaces. Excellent discreet service and concierge. Educational and enjoyable onsite … Continue reading Experience: Las Casitas del Colca
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 15: Witnessing Andean condors soar in the Colca Canyon, relaxing in hot springs and taking a cooking and cocktail class at Las Casitas Del Colca. Colca Canyon is famous as the third most visited site in Peru and for its depth at 13,650 ft (4,160 m), … Continue reading Colca Canyon Peru