Apr 15th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Those who travel all the time can go to far away places as routinely as others might go to buy groceries. They have somehow managed to be employed in an occupation that requires travel as part of what they do. Commonly, we might think of sales people who hit the road to get face time with regular or prospective customers, and many do. People with the word "travel," or something like it, in their ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Travel All The Time With Jobs Like These
Apr 15th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Those who travel all the time can go to far away places as routinely as others might go to buy groceries. They have somehow managed to be employed in an occupation that requires travel as part of what they do. Commonly, we might think of sales people who hit the road to get face time with regular or prospective customers, and many do. People with the word "travel," or something like it, in their ...Photo Of The Day: The Bubble Man
Apr 13th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, titled "The Bubble Man," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member thetravelingteacher and was captured using a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi.
Captioning the image, thetravelingteacher (AKA Lauren Irons) says, "Found this guy in Taman Fatahillah, Jakarta, surrounded by local school children. He has an epic talent for making bubbles!"
This photo is one of 20 images in ...Spotted In Tangier: Sting And Bruce Springsteen Going Native
Mar 22nd, 2013 at 12:30PM:
This photo pretty much speaks for itself. I came across this interesting snapshot in a shop in Tangier, Morocco. Sting and Bruce Springsteen got to this shop before me and stopped for a photo with the owner.
I like what this image says about the three people. The owner is obviously pleased to have two music superstars in his shop, Sting is being his usual overly serious self and Bruce looks ...Video Of The Day: The Maghreb In Motion
Mar 18th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
"Morocco is a country that awakens in the photographer a desire for adventure," writes Spanish filmmaker Enrique Pacheco in his introduction to this short film. The title of the film, "The Maghreb," is a reference to the region of Northwest Africa that is highly influenced by the Middle East. Pancheco, who has been working in video production for more than 10 years, also noted his trip to the ...
Survey Ranks 'World's Most Unfriendliest' Countries
Mar 15th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
Have you ever been to a country that just seems to give tourists the cold shoulder? Now, there are some figures behind those unwelcome feelings; the World Economic Forum has put together a report that ranks countries based on how friendly they are to tourists.
The extensive analyses ranks 140 countries according to attractiveness and competitiveness in the travel and tourism industries. ...Ibn Battuta: The Greatest Adventure Traveler Of All Time
Jan 19th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
This humble little building in a back alley of Tangier is the final resting place of the greatest traveler in history.
Ibn Battuta was born in Tangier in 1304. In 1325 he left to go on the Hajj and ended up visiting not only Mecca, but crisscrossing much of the Middle East and sailing far down the east coast of Africa. Then he headed east, passing through central and Southern Asia and making ...The Anatomy Of A Perfect Hotel (In Tangier)
Jan 11th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
A hotel can make or break your vacation. We've all heard stories about crappy dives ruining someone's trip. Hey, we've written about plenty of them here on Gadling. But every once in a while we come across a hotel that exceeds our expectations.
Hoteliers, take note. This is how to do it right.
While fleeing the Spanish Christmas to Tangier, we took a relative's recommendation and booked a ...St. Andrew's In Tangier: A Church With Muslim Art
Jan 11th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
Being in Morocco, Tangier is a mostly Muslim city. Being a port, it's also a mixed city with a long history of Christian and Jewish influence. That interesting blend comes out in the language, music, art and cooking. You can see Tangier's mix of cultures everywhere.
Even in the churches.
The Church of St. Andrew is an Anglican congregation close to the Place du Grand Socco. The first thing ...The Allure Of Ancient Tangier
Jan 10th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
The whole Mediterranean rim has a rich history. The Minoans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and many others explored and settled these rocky coasts and islands. Tangier, just outside the Strait of Gibraltar and looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean, was considered the furthest point west by many civilizations. To the north, ancient travelers could see the Iberian Peninsula. South lay the coast of ...The American Legation In Tangier
Jan 9th, 2013 at 10:00AM: Tangier has some beautiful old buildings. Being inward-looking in the Moorish style, they don't generally seem like much from the outside. Once you enter, though, you'll find soothing tiled courtyards with bubbling fountains; elaborate latticework windows; and bright, open rooms.
The American Legation in Tangier is one of the most accessible of these buildings and has the distinction of being ...Tangier's Art And Cafe Scene
Jan 7th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
Tangier in Morocco is an interesting blend of European, African, and Middle Eastern culture. This has made it a longtime meeting ground and inspiration for artists and writers.
The city is best known in the West as the residence of many of the Beat Generation writers. William S. Burroughs wrote "Naked Lunch" here and Tangier's International Zone inspired his Interzone, a setting that appears ...Escaping Christmas In Tangier
Jan 5th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
The Christmas holiday in Spain is a classic case of too much of a good thing. Stretching from before Christmas to after Epiphany, it's a long haul of eating, drinking, socializing and getting nothing done. I have no problem with that except it goes on for way too long. My Spanish wife agrees, so we decided to escape for five days, a sort of holiday from the holidays.
She wanted to go to ...Tim Leffel On The World's 21 Cheapest Countries
Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:00AM: Tim Leffel's mission is to help skinflints like me find travel destinations they can afford. He traveled around the world on a shoestring with his wife three times and decided to write a book about the world's cheapest countries after realizing that there was no single resource out there for travelers looking for bargain destinations. The fourth edition of his book, "The World's Cheapest ...Marriage Traditions Of Morocco's Berber Tribes
Sep 14th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Every fall the indigenous Berber people of northern Morocco gather in the mountain village of Imilchil, about four hours from Fez, for the traditional Imilchil Marriage Festival. While the dates shift based on the lunar calendar, the three-day event will take place this year September 23 to 25.
At the Imilchil Marriage Festival, youths from different tribes get the opportunity to meet ...
Beneath The Almond Tree: A Moroccan Memory
Sep 5th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
"A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions,
and the roots spring up and make new trees."
– Amelia Earhart
Roses aren't supposed to let you down.
Neither are rose festivals, one of which had drawn my friend Liz and me to Morocco's Valley of Roses this May. There wasn't much written online about the festival, but what the guidebooks and websites lacked in ...Photo Of The Day: Chefchaouen Street
Jun 19th, 2012 at 6:30PM:
In this narrow blue-hued alleyway in the Moroccan town of Chefchaouen, a woman rests. Flickr user Mark Fischer captured this quiet, everyday moment during a recent visit to the town, a former fortress whose blue buildings, distinct architecture and proximity to Tangiers make it a popular tourist destination.
Does your favorite travel portrait belong here? Upload your travel shots to the ...Video: Highlining Across Morocco's Todra Gorge
May 29th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Far inland from the heavily toured bazaars of Marrakech and Essaouira lies a part of Morocco that many travelers know little about. The Todra Gorge, located in the remote High Atlas Mountains, is a sort of mini Moroccan Grand Canyon with 1,000-foot rock walls that have been carved out over thousands of years by the Todra and Dades Rivers.
In the video trailer above, we see an assemblage of ...
A Sensory Journey Through Morocco, Africa
Apr 8th, 2012 at 2:30PM: Morocco is a country in northern Africa that features unique sights and experiences for all travel styles. When I visited, I was amazed at how much there was to explore – the lively sounds of the markets, the tastes of flavorful spices, the feel of gentle hands during a neck massage and the spiritually felt at a sacred mosque.
More than just your average tourism trip, Morocco takes you on ...New Experiential Moroccan Hotel Brings Chic Luxury To Traditional Berber Style
Apr 5th, 2012 at 5:30PM: In Morocco, the indigenous people are Berbers, and their traditional architecture uses rammed Earth and wood. Aside from in big cities, the Berber-style is plentiful across the country. While this rooted design may be popular, however, the country has never seen it done in a modern and luxurious way – until now.
At the end of March, Max Lawrence opened a brand new experiential hotel, Chez ...A Traveler In The Foreign Service: Meet An Intrepid Diplomat
Apr 4th, 2012 at 10:00AM: In our ongoing attempt to demystify the Foreign Service, we're going to occasionally introduce you to diplomats living in various parts of the world. Amy Tachco is a 36-year-old Foreign Service Officer (FSO) originally from Southern California and Central Ohio who joined the Foreign Service just over ten years ago.
Amy and I joined the Foreign Service at the same time and were part of the same ...
