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Winter Madness Journey

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Winter Madness Journey

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09/12/2024

I had a wonderful weekend in beautiful Bratislava ( December 7th-8th, 2024). It's a very peaceful and quiet city with many hidden spots to explore.
Places I visited:
- Bratislava castle
- Cumil statue: sewer worker statue.
- Old town
- Slavin: the monument of Soviet casualties that lost their lives during the liberation of Bratislava in WW2
- KGB pub: soviet theme pub

19/01/2024

Marrakech - Morocco 🇲🇦

I arrived in the afternoon and already felt more "peaceful" here than my experience in Fes. The souk area is so alive and fun in the evening with music, vendors, food, drinks etc till midnight. The food is so cheap and tasty here.

Restaurant recommendations: Cafe Des Epices (rooftop view amazing for sunset), Banachi Dabachi (fresh avocado juice mix only 7 MAD=0.7 EUR!), chef Hicham (freshly cooked meat sandwich)
I also went to Chef Lamine Hadi following a local recommendation but the mechoui lamb I ordered didn't taste quite good as I expected, too much fat and bones. If you like fat then it's a good option for you.

After the food quest, I went hunting for a Za3za3 here. It's basically an avocado milkshake with oreos, chocolate, and fruits toppings. Definitely need to walk a lot to burn calories after it, but yummy.
Another food highlight is trying snails. Especially drink the soup after finishing the snail. I had a small bowl of snails for 10 MAD.

During my stay in Marrakech, I also went for a day tour to hike up to the Atlas mountain to see the waterfall, and visited Berber family to drink tea with them and see their life and how women makes oil at home. Riding camel is also included in the itinerary. If you don't have much time, then it's a great way to see life out of busy Marrakech.

Leaving Marrakech, I will miss the food and the hospitality of people here. They really made Marrakech a popular destination for tourists over the years, and I can't wait to be back.

18/01/2024

Fes - Morocco 🇲🇦

I arrived at Fes after a wonderful time in Chefchaouene, but i had a bit of a rocky start. My hostel is located right next to the Medina, so I went straight to explore after checking in.

Old Medina is a great place to check out local products, souvenirs, and try local snacks and food. But one thing is the old Medina gigantic and is like a maze, with more than 7000 small alleys, very confusing to navigate, Google map won't help so you either need a local guide to show you around or just wander till when you find the way. My recommendation is to book an official guide from tour company/hotel recommendations, not some random guys on the street. Beware that there will be many young males approach you offering to be a guide and they will expect you to pay to use their services. Make sure you agree on a price right away or be prepared to stand your ground and pay the amount you are happy with after, don't let them scare you and pay more than you should. Or if you think you can go by yourself, say no strongly and don't talk to them or follow them, they can be VERY persistent. Have a printed map or download Map.me for better navigation.

Once you finally dive into the Medina, don't miss the rainbow street art with hundreds of beautiful pictures on both sides of the wall. It's just amazing. Also, Marinid Tombs on the hilltop overlook the town, and the
Mosque and University Kairaouine.
Or try some sweet local pastry, fresh fruits, juices, or soups . I was full when I left the Medina because I couldn't stop myself tasting new snacks whenever I saw one 🤤 Make sure you have a clear idea on prices, as some sellers can easily overcharge.

Restaurant recommendations: Veggie Pause (well homade vegetarian dishes), Al Oud (Traditional Moroccan dishes with small tables sitting in the middle of the old medina). Or you can just wander around and try anything that looks good cause it's just so cheap here. You never far from the delicious food in Morocco.

14/01/2024

Blue city Chefchaouene 🐈‍⬛🐕🗨 Morocco

"Blue everywhere!" was my first impression of this little town. Very artistic; I feel like every corner can be an Instagram photo! Some areas they charge money for photo, but it's up to you if you want to pay. I didn't do it because I think there are plenty cool spots for photos without paying 😋

Wandering around the Medina here is another great experience. Local shops sell very colorful wool hoodie clothes, magnets, hats, glasses etc I'm sure you can find something cool for yourself or your family. Thankfully the sellers aren't too pushy here.

Also for cats/dogs lover, there are many friendly dogs and cats around, pet them if you can 🐶🐈‍⬛

Some tips/recommendations:
- I successfully bought a local traditional wool hoodie shirt for 120 MAD while they asked 250 MAD for it (bargaining a lot is the way to go for shopping here, and also shopping around)
- Restaurant recommendations: Bab Ssour (very good price, tasty food and big portions, very nice terrace area to sit)
- Bars/cafe recommendations: Clock Cafe (live acoustic music in the evening), Oum Rabie (the only place in town that sells beers but beware they allow smoking indoors)
-Some sellers may invite you inside to drink tea. Of course they want to sell something, but even if you choose not to buy, many will enjoy a friendly chat

13/01/2024

Beautiful Tangier - Morocco

Even though I only had a day here, it has been a great experience wandering around the Medina, getting lost under the sun. I have been exploring the Kasbah museum (30 MAD per ticket), walking along the marina bay, tried tasty local snacks at the pastry shop. You can't miss the tasty mint tea ( don't forget to tell them no sugar or else they will make it quite sweet 🥲)

Some tips:
- There will be some people asking you to buy stuff, or go to their shop to check out souvenirs, etc. If you don't want to, just politely say no
- There are still many places just accept cash, so make sure you have cash with you
- Download apps like Careem or Indrive to book a car there, sometimes it can be hard to find one, then traditional taxi is the way but keep an eye on the meter in the taxi.
- Transportation between cities I used CTM bus. Tickets can be booked online or at their bus station

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As a travel lover and a travel expert in Vietnam, where I was born, I understand how difficult it is when it comes to a new country and a new culture. It can be quite a hassle for those who come to a country for the first time with no knowledge or travel plans.

“It is not down in any map; true places never are.” – Herman Melville.

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