As we were packing to go to Morocco, I was convinced that I would either 1) suffocate in the 90+ degree heat in layers of clothing or 2) deeply offend someone. In my mind there was no in-between. But once I emailed my Moroccan friend Aziza and did a little research I found a perfect middle ground. What […]
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Our Morocco Reading List
Here’s our pre-trip Morocco reading list. As we noted in our post on keeping kids riveted, previewing learning before a trip helps to create a meaningful and lasting impact for kids…and adults. The book covers link directly to Amazon. Any purchase you make supports our efforts! Morocco reading list for Kids Beija really loved The Scorpions of […]
Choosing a tour group when you don’t like people
Ok, yes, I am exaggerating. I do like people, but I’d rather not travel with a group. Hanging out, not by myself, but with family, friends, or a couple new people is best. I call myself an introverted extrovert. Jay, on the other hand, is an extroverted introvert. He likes being alone but when in groups he […]
Beija reflects on a bonfire in the Sahara Desert
Get a kid’s-eye view of the Sahara desert. “The Sahara desert’s night sky surrounded us like a blanket, engulfing the world in darkness.”
8 ways to deepen travel connections
Do you ever feel distant from the real (insert place name here) when you are traveling? Like a tourist rather than a traveler? Deepening your travel connections to people will make all the difference. As an introvert, I often feel like I am on the outside of the action, but doing some of these things has made a huge difference. Human beings are wired to connect with one another, creating social, emotional, and even physical, well-being.