…artisan shops that come highly recommended.

I knew I would only need to stay 3 days. But then…

beyond Marrakech…

Boudin balls too, etouffee, a heavy brunch, but mainly beignets.

This place has some of the most well-decorated Airbnbs I’ve ever seen. And you’ve gotta stop at Czech Stop on the way.

The Naoshima read I enjoyed.

He taught us how they smuggled political papers and other documents back and forth from the prison to their contacts on the main land to keep the movement alive. Today he is 63 years old and is one of the many tour guides for the prison-turned-museum.

Turkish delights are very chewy, colorful, cube candies you can eat a whole box of before thinking they were stolen. And they have the nerve to give you two on a 12-hour flight…

I slept for 9.5 of the 10-hour flight. No clue why I was picked either because I was extremely casual. However, I still believe a very cute (and comfortable) outfit, and standing near the table to ask a question about your ticket should do it!

Pecan Lodge (line always down the street, and Texas people know BBQ) in Dallas was the best barbecue I had ever had from a restaurant.

The Louvre…etc.

Forums catered to new residents have everything the locals do on a weekend which will make your trip feel more authentic

If you find the city you’ve been eyeing listed in your results, that’s a great start.

I’m not sure that dinner spots requiring reservations are always really really good, but if I have to book two months out, I’ll make them.

I almost completed this route during Christmas but we ended up staying in Brussels the whole time. Christmas Markets, waffles, and things. We just had plans to make day trips.

This is my go-to because I need a deal.

Sedona, Page, and the Grand Canyon in two days is a blur and a waste of perfectly good outfits.