About Matt Long
Who am I? I am a typical Gen-Xer and recovering cubicle-dweller 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...
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Organized Chaos of the The Djemaa el Fna Night Market in Marrakech
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Dinner Preparation at the Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech, Morocco
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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 | 13 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... -
There’s Nothing to do in Marrakech
Posted on February 14, 2011 | 16 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... -
Top Five Lunches From Around the World
Posted on January 30, 2011 | 19 CommentsFood and eating are integral aspects of any trip, more so in certain areas of the world. There are few cultural indicators as important as what the people who live there decide to eat on a daily basis. Throughout my travels, I have had some... -
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... -
Thankful Travel
Posted on November 25, 2010 | 1 CommentAs I sit here on Thanksgiving eve, watching loved ones snooze on the couch in front of a roaring fire, I find myself waxing poetic and thinking back on the past year. Thanksgiving is a great holiday not only for the opportunity to commune with... -
Four Cheap Street Food Desserts
Posted on July 28, 2010 | 14 CommentsOne of my favorite travel experiences is to sample an area’s best street food. Some countries are more adept at this culinary treat than others; Southeast Asia for example has elevated street food to a science. I love street food because it provides an honest,... -
Whitewater Adventure in Morocco
Posted on July 20, 2010 | 6 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... -
Tourist Restaurant or Moroccan Treat?
Posted on June 30, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe spiritual center of Marrakech’s old medina is undoubtedly the Djeema El Fna. An UNESCO World Heritage site, this square is the largest of its kind in North Africa and thrives in its anachronistic oddities such as fortune tellers and snake charmers. While the square... -
Bad Hotel! Bad, Bad Hotel!
Posted on June 29, 2010 | 5 CommentsI have a confession; I love hotels. I love almost everything about them, from their fancy toiletries to never having to make my bed. Maybe one of the reasons I love these last bastions of civilized travel is because I rarely have bad experiences. Perhaps... -
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... -
Experiencing Marrakech Through the Senses
Posted on May 18, 2010 | 2 CommentsTraveling 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... -
Mastering Moroccan Tagine Recipes
Posted on May 4, 2010 | 4 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 | 4 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... -
Photo Series – Souks & Night Stalls, Djeema El Fna, Marrakech
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Morocco Whitewater Tubing Photo Series
Posted on April 20, 2010 | 1 CommentWhile in Morocco, we did something slightly off the beaten track. Rather than take one of the common Berber village/camel ride tourist bus day trips we contacted a twitter friend for help. Andy Robertson of the Scotland based Splash Rafting Morocco offers a whole host...
