St John in the US Virgin Islands has quickly become my favorite Caribbean island and one of my favorite vacation destinations. It’s an island full of colors, tropical flowers, beautiful sunsets, impossibly green forests, National Park Service protected beaches, and…
Finding the right place to stay in St John takes a lot of thought and planning. Prices can be high and inventory is low on this small and protected Caribbean island. You’ll wanna do some research. There are only a…
Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii are two of the most iconic places in all of Italy. While they are not as magnetic Rome nor as desirable for travelers as, say, the Tuscan countryside or the canals of Venice, the slopes of…
I had never heard of the town of Ravello before my trip to the Amalfi Coast. Sorrento was on my radar as I had traveled there with my family as a 14 year old, and it’s impossible to not know…
Carpet shopping in Istanbul is an intense experience. With an endless amount of styles, sizes, and colors to choose from, picking the right one from the right shop can stress out even the strongest of shoppers. But as intense as…
I found this peaceful scene in the Backwaters of Kerala, India For someone like me who has not yet ventured into the chaos of northern India, exploring the bayou/everglades-like backwaters of Kerala was a perfect and laid back introduction to…
Amalfi was not my favorite town on the Amalfi Coast. Despite having been the most important port in the region for centuries, and despite it being the one of the most popular towns amongst tourists, Amalfi and I never found…
Positano is one of the most colorful places I’ve ever seen. One of the things I loved most about Rome was its colors. The signature peaches and pinks of the plaster walls and the greens of the doorways and shutters…
In every direction I looked, I saw blue. Blue-tinted cliffs disappeared along the hazy horizon. The steel-blue sky was cloudless and the sea was a deep shade of navy, though it glittered with a metallic shine. I was standing at…
It’s that time again! Its been six months since my last post about life with our rescue dog Cambodia (aka Bodie) and it’s time for an update on what we’ve learned about life with a canine. Cambodia hails from the…
Sri Lanka has always enchanted me from afar. Between its lush tropical greenery, its strong Buddhist history, and its spicy colorful culture, there are so many reasons why traveling here was a dream of mine. This past month, I made…
I loved Rome. It’s that simple. Between Trastevere, the market and the sights and the food, I fell hard for this intoxicating city. The walls of every building are filled with stories. The people are filled with soul. The style…
Rome is a place of culinary dreams. The bread is warm, crusty, and toastable. There is delicious wine in every bar and restaurant. And there is PASTA. Lots of PASTA. Some of my most favorite Italian dishes are from this…
Buenos Aires’ San Telmo Sunday Market, held every week in the open spaces and streets of the historic San Telmo neighborhood, has one of the most lively atmospheres in the city (a lively place to begin with). The market brings…
That’s right, I’m a lefty. And in a few weeks time, I’m heading to India. India, the land of right-handed everything. The land of ‘The Right Hand Rule.’ The Right Hand Rule is the practice of only using the right…
Rome is a perfect city for walking. Nearly every street is picturesque and around every corner is a surprise… an unknown fountain, a local square, a cafe that begs you to order an espresso. Sometimes it makes sense to take…
While the black sand beaches, luxurious hotels, and local wines of Santorini lure thousands of travelers to the island each year, it’s the geography that is the most compelling reason to visit. Santorini is essentially the remnants of a massive…
Finding delicious, authentic, well-made food can be hard in touristy areas. I know this problem well as some of my past jobs that have had me hunting for a decent lunch in the middle of Times Square in New York…
One of my most favorite things to do when traveling is rent an apartment. While I love the charm and sense of community of guesthouses, and I do enjoy the spoils of the occasional luxury hotel, renting an apartment…
Visiting Chengdu, China was a highlight from my Round the World trip. (This is The Trip) Yes, I am somewhat panda-obsessed and yes, Chengdu is the home of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. But the city itself…
I could sense the excitement before I even turned the corner and headed into the square. People zipped around holding market bags filled with green, red, and purple surprises. Delivery men carried crates of freshly picked things that seemed to…
Like I’ve mentioned before, I don’t often repeat-visit countries. There are so many unique places on this amazing planet – I want to experience as many as possible. But there are a few, just a few, that require more than…
I think the neon art deco lights of Miami are cool. Even after years and years of visiting Miami, I still look at these historic hotels lit up in blues and greens and reds and feel like I’m in the…
There are so many marquee places to ski or snowboard in the United States, it’s hard to pick a favorite. California, Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, Vermont… I’ve spent much of the 27 years I’ve been on the snow visiting these states…
Browse Travelshus' photography gallery from Marrakech, Morocco
Summing up Moroccan food in one word is easy: COMPLEX. While Moroccan dishes may seem as simple as meat and vegetables, the detail hides in the flavor. Layered mosaics of exotic spices are made even more complicated by the sweetness…
I had always imagined Morocco as a high-energy place painted in desert-like warm colors. The pinks and peaches of the Marrakech medina, the deep golden yellows of the Sahara, the rainbow hues of scarves and fabrics, the warm yellow candlelight…
The seaside city of Essaouira is a complete departure from the constant hum of Marrakech. Wandering the medina can be lonely at times. The soundtrack of the square is simply the crash of the Atlantic Ocean on the rocks. The…
If you only see one place in Morocco, make it Marrakech. Between the history, the colors, and the style, it is exactly what you’d hope for in a Moroccan experience. The chaos of the main square, Djemaa El Fna, and…
The Milford Sound is an easy place to visit after completing the Routeburn Track. The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand’s most famous tramps and leads lucky hikers through both Mt. Aspiring National Park and Fiordlands National Park. If…