My first train experience abroad was in Amsterdam in 2018. I bought a ticket at Schiphol, rode into Amsterdam Centraal, and walked confidently toward the exit—until the barriers wouldn't let me through. Turns out, the Netherlands uses a tap-in, tap-out system. A kind...
When someone mentions Morocco, Fes immediately comes to mind. As a child growing up in Armenia, I was captivated by the Brazilian telenovela O Clone, which beautifully showcased Moroccan culture and made me fall in love with this world before I ever set foot in it....
When most people plan a trip to Morocco, Rabat rarely tops their list. Marrakech gets the Instagram fame, Fes claims the medieval medina crown, and even Casablanca has that iconic mosque. But here's what I discovered during my 1.5 days exploring Morocco's capital:...
When we were planning our stop in Morocco's capital region, we made a decision that surprised some people: we chose to stay in Salé instead of Rabat. The reason was simple—it's cheaper, it gives you a chance to see another city, and it's literally one bridge away from...
I came to Uzbekistan for the turquoise domes and Silk Road legends, eager to walk where caravans once traded silk and spices, to photograph Registan Square at sunset, and to lose myself in the maze of Bukhara's old town. What I didn't expect was that a dying...
Lithuania may be a small country, but its film industry and scenic locales have made a big impact on cinema. From classic Lithuanian dramas to Hollywood productions set against its medieval streets and wild forests, these films offer a window into Lithuania’s soul....
When I first started planning my Morocco trip, I worried that traveling without a car would be complicated or limiting. Turns out, Morocco has one of the most extensive public transport networks in North Africa, and getting around without your own wheels is not only...
Morocco surprised me with its extremes: it has Africa's first high-speed train that competes with European rail standards, yet I also took one of the most uncomfortable train journeys of my entire travel life on a regional second-class service. After taking four...
I had doubts before visiting Morocco. Different travel bloggers shared completely different stories—some painted it as a hassle-free paradise, others warned about constant harassment and scams. The truth? You won't really know until you go there yourself, and even...