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About Matt Long
06 July 2011 8:08 PM | No CommentsWho am I? I am a typical Gen-X professional who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I living off of a trust fund. I am...
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Passports with Purpose 2011 – How You Can Help Build Libraries in Zambia
Posted on November 30, 2011 | No CommentsI am pleased to announce that LandLopers is once again joining the massive online fundraising effort known as Passports with Purpose. This year the goal is lofty but simple: raise $80,000 to build two libraries to help the children and communities of two villages in... -
Three of the World’s Best Walking Tours
Posted on September 5, 2011 | 12 CommentsEven though I love unique and sometimes unusual ways to experience new travel destinations, one of the best ways to learn about a new place is through a classic walking tour. Organized tours can highlight a neighborhood or entire city, while self-guided walks offer precious... -
Travel Spotlight – Visit to Saadian Tombs in Marrakech
Posted on July 12, 2011 | 1 CommentLocated next to the Kasbah Mosque in the Marrakech medina rests the hauntingly beautiful Saadian Tombs. Built in 16th century, the ornate tomb complex is the final resting place of Sultan Ahmed el-Mansour, who gained his wealth through the sugar and slave trades. The tombs... -
Getting Naked in Marrakech
Posted on April 26, 2011 | 12 CommentsI have a love/hate relationship with spas and related treatments. I really like the idea of them; being pampered and emerging from the den of relaxation in a Zen state of mind. I almost never enjoy them though, instead I stress out about whether or... -
Palm Tree, Happy Tree
Posted on March 3, 2011 | 6 CommentsWhen people are asked to name a dream travel destination, a majority usually select fantastic tropical locales featuring swaying palms. Work, family obligations and the general routine of normal life makes many of us dream about exotic travel; windy beaches, margaritas by the pool and... -
There’s Nothing to do in Marrakech
Posted on February 14, 2011 | 13 CommentsIt may sound contrived, but we decided to tour Marrakech after looking at a map and deciding it seemed as good a place as any to visit. Our trip was in two stages, we first visited Madrid and then flew down to Marrakech to spend... -
Egypt Unrest, Tourism and What it All Means
Posted on January 31, 2011 | 2 CommentsUnless you’ve been in forced isolation for the last week, then you undoubtedly have been closely following the civil unrest currently underway in Egypt. As I write this, President Mubarak is still in power, the people are organizing a million person march and foreigners are... -
Leopards and Luxury at Phinda Private Game Reserve
Posted on January 3, 2011 | No CommentsToday I am pleased to share a guest post written by the remarkable Dave Dean, the man behind What’s Dave Doing? - a terrific resource for travel information and inspiration. Dave was good enough to do this guest post about a country to which I... -
Lopers Award for Favorite Experience of 2010
Posted on December 28, 2010 | No CommentsEvery day this week I will be highlighting a favorite travel experience from 2010 with something I call the Lopers Awards. Today I want to share with you two of my favorite travel experiences from the year. I love anything to do with the water,... -
Favorite 2010 Travel Photos: Day 1 – Marrakech Night Market
Posted on December 26, 2010 | 2 CommentsMy first favorite 2010 photo was taken while visiting Marrakech, Morocco. Marrakech is a fast paced and slightly confusing city, especially in the ancient square – the Djemaa el Fna. Every night this largest square in North Africa plays host to a large night market,... -
Lopers Award for Best Travel Food Experience of 2010
Posted on December 26, 2010 | 6 CommentsEvery day this week I will be highlighting a favorite travel experience from 2010. I’ve explained the Lopers Awards here. Today, the first day of Awards, I want to share my favorite food experience from the year. While I have had some great meals and... -
Apothecurious – Adventures in Marrakech
Posted on December 21, 2010 | 2 CommentsI can honestly say that I have never tried to find the closest apothecary. Drug stores, supermarkets, yes; apothecaries, not so much. Of course that was before my trip to Marrakech, where seeking out the best apothecary suddenly became a must-do travel experience. The old... -
Whitewater Adventure in Morocco
Posted on July 20, 2010 | 5 CommentsWhen I was planning our trip to Marrakech earlier this year, I made it a point to include a more active pursuit. After copious internet research, a Twitter referral introduced me to Splash Morocco. Oddly enough, this Scotland based company recently began whitewater tour operations... -
Inspiring Design
Posted on June 20, 2010 | 7 CommentsWhenever I travel, I always pay particular attention to architectural and design detail. I have no background in either graphic arts or architecture and I usually don’t know what I’m looking at, but for some reason I am drawn by them. Whether it be using... -
The Perfect Vista – Marrakech
Posted on June 13, 2010 | 3 CommentsWe were lost and there was no sugarcoating the fact the driver had left us nowhere near the location I had in mind. Maps were useless; the fact that any exist for the Marrakech medina must be a joke amongst map publishers. Finding... -
Never Again in Nigeria
Posted on June 8, 2010 | 14 CommentsToday’s guest post is written by two Australian lads on a trip of a lifetime. Benny and Harty began their travels in Berlin and are slowly making their way to South Africa for the World Cup. In this post they detail the sometimes randomness... -
Experiencing Marrakech Through the Senses
Posted on May 18, 2010 | 1 CommentTraveling through Marrakech’s medina is a journey back through time. One of the Royal Cities of Morocco, Marrakech combines modernity with the eloquence of 1,001 Nights. While the city can be confusing at times, there are certain things every visitor must experience. If a city... -
Leaving the Island and Traveling the World With LOST
Posted on May 17, 2010 | 4 CommentsSince the first episode of LOST premiered on September 22, 2004, viewers from around the world have been captivated not only with the storyline, but with the destinations featured. While most of the episodes have centered around the mysterious, moving island (actually filmed in Hawaii),... -
Mastering Moroccan Tagine Recipes
Posted on May 4, 2010 | 3 CommentsIf you spend any amount of time in Morocco, then you will become indoctrinated into the cult of tagine enthusiasts. This delightfully simple yet delicious meal seems easy to make, but I soon learned that mastering the art of tagine recipes and Moroccan spicing is... -
How to Navigate the Djemaa el Fna Night Market
Posted on April 28, 2010 | 2 CommentsDjeema El Fna We had been through Marrakech’s famous square, Djeema El Fna, many times in the few days we were there. However, we were a little hesitant to explore the famous night market found every evening in this huge open air circus. Unable to...
