The great coastal city of Alexandria sits just 2 hours outside of downtown Cairo. One of the most important cities of the Hellenistic Civilization, it's now the largest city on the Mediterranean. As a coastal city, one can imagine the
Guide to Egypt's Siwa: Oases, sand dunes, springs, salt lakes and history. The Siwa Oasis has been increasing in popularity in recent years. This goes for both Egyptians and foreigners. Many flock to visit the plethora of cool and hot freshwater springs
Here’s to your first few hours in Morocco! Whether you’re spending a few hours or days in Casablanca, this city has so much to offer. We’ve found ourselves wandering Casablanca over long layovers a handful of times. This guide is
In an attempt to grow our stateside travel guides, we decided to visit Austin, Texas. And what a winner Austin was! The city’s motto is #KeepAustinWeird – and yes, things were weird but they were also super fun. Here are
Tips to Visiting Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon felt like the New York of Portugal. Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of this city is the architecture, but there’s more to it than that. It’s the detail of the smallest things to the largest
Ready to visit Seville, or Sevilla in Spanish? Here’s a breakdown of how to spend a holiday in Seville. Let us start by saying that this was our first visit to a Spanish city, and the bar has now been set
We’ve said it once before, Beirut truly is the Paris of the Middle East – but there’s so much more to see and do in Lebanon. Here are four of our favorite day trips from Beirut, from stunning hikes to
Porto, Portugal: While its history began as a pre-Roman settlement named Portus Cale (which is where the name Porto originates from) it quickly grew to a major trading port in the 15th century and most recently for its wine commerce. This bustling historic