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Our Journey to Merzouga’s Golden Dunes by Morocco Family Vacation
Before traveling to Morocco, the Sahara Desert felt like something meant for postcards or adventurous backpackers not families with kids. I worried about long drives, extreme heat, and whether the experience would be overwhelming for my children. But our family trip to Merzouga, deep in the golden dunes of the Sahara, became one of the most meaningful experiences we’ve ever shared together.
By Ariel Cohenabout 20 hours ago in Wander
Climbing Mount Masada
The sun had barely crested the horizon when my Canadian friend, Freddy, and I tightened the straps on our packs and set off toward the base of Mount Elazar. The air felt still and almost sacred, as if the desert was quietly breathing before the day began. My boots crunched over gravel and loose stone as we found an easy rhythm, our shadows long and lean in the rosy morning light.
By Chad Pillai3 days ago in Wander
Iron Lighthouse - Coastal Series: Part III (California)
California’s coast does not need an introduction... That’s the problem. It arrives with expectations already attached, sunlit cliffs, endless vistas, postcard pullouts engineered for awe. People come looking for the version they’ve already seen, and for long stretches, the coast obliges. It performs. It smiles. It sells itself back to you. But that’s not where the road gets interesting.
By The Iron Lighthouse8 days ago in Wander
5 winter tourist location in USA
1. Aspen, Colorado – A Paradise for Snow Lovers Aspen is one of the most famous winter destinations in America, known worldwide for its incredible skiing and snowboarding resorts. Located in the Rocky Mountains, Aspen receives heavy snowfall, making it ideal for winter sports. People visit Aspen for its four major ski areas: Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.
By USA daily update 10 days ago in Wander
6 Must-Visit Tourist Places in the USA.
1. New York City, New York – The City That Never Sleeps New York City is one of the most famous cities in the world. Known for its tall skyscrapers, bright lights, and nonstop energy, NYC is a dream destination for millions.
By USA daily update 10 days ago in Wander
Iron Lighthouse - Coastal Series: Part II (Oregon)
Oregon’s coast does not soften you on the way in. It tightens first. Trees crowd the road. The sky lowers its voice. The Pacific appears in fragments, between bends, through breaks in spruce and hemlock, across headlands that seem to rise only to block your view again. If Washington’s coast teaches patience, Oregon’s teaches commitment.
By The Iron Lighthouse15 days ago in Wander
Weather in Morocco in July By Morocco Family Vacation
When we planned our family trip to Morocco, July wasn’t my first choice. Like most parents, I worried about the heat especially with kids. I pictured endless sun, cranky afternoons, and constant searching for shade. But our schedule left us with July, so we adjusted our expectations and planned carefully.
By Ariel Cohen16 days ago in Wander
Merzouga, Morocco Golden Dunes by Morocco Family Vacation
Standing at the edge of the Sahara in Merzouga, watching golden dunes stretch endlessly into the horizon, I realized this was one of those rare travel moments that stays with you forever especially when you experience it with your children.
By Ariel Cohen16 days ago in Wander
Eating in Morocco With Food Allergies by Morocco Family Vacation
Traveling with food allergies is stressful no matter where you go. Traveling with kids who have food allergies can feel overwhelming. When we planned our family trip to Morocco, this was the part that worried me the most. I kept asking myself the same questions: Would people understand allergies? Would language be a barrier? Would I be constantly on edge at every meal?
By Ariel Cohen16 days ago in Wander
What I Learned Is Considered Disrespectful in Morocco by Morocco Family Vacation
Before visiting Morocco with my family, I read countless articles about customs, etiquette, and cultural differences. Still, I worried I’d make a mistake especially traveling as a mom with children who ask questions loudly, touch everything, and don’t always understand unspoken rules.
By Ariel Cohen16 days ago in Wander
Coastal Series: Part I (Washington State)
Washington does not introduce its coastline. It lets you find it... There’s no sudden reveal, no postcard moment engineered for the windshield. The coast arrives gradually, in pieces... Through rain-darkened trees, through logging towns that never rebranded themselves, through long stretches of road where the radio fades, and the sky lowers itself closer to the ground.
By The Iron Lighthouse22 days ago in Wander
Are Trains in Morocco Kid-Friendly? by Morocco Family Vacation
Traveling with kids often means rethinking everything you take for granted as an adult from transport to meals to pacing. On our family trip to Morocco, one question kept coming up: Are trains in Morocco kid-friendly?
By Ariel Cohen23 days ago in Wander
