BlogHide Resteemsgiathebao (65)in travel • 6 hours agoThe Sultan's Royal Granaries & Reservoir - UNESCO Morocco - Meknes Pt.1Today, I continue my journey through Morocco with a visit to the old imperial city of Meknes. Located about an hour's drive from Fes, Meknes is easy to visit by bus or taxi. This city has a rich…giathebao (65)in gaming • yesterdayNew Beginnings - Getting Back into GamingSince the NES days, playing Duck Hunt and Contra with my dad, I have always enjoyed playing video games with others. Some of my favorite memories growing up were going over to a friend’s house to…giathebao (65)in travel • 3 days agoA Rest From the Chaos - A Trip to the Jnan Sbil Gardens in Fes's Old City - UNESCO MoroccoNavigating the endless maze of alleys in Fes’s ancient medina can be an exhausting experience, both mentally and physically. After a particularly tiring morning of exploring the medina, I was…giathebao (65)in travel • 6 days agoHistoy & Smells - The Chouara Leather Tannery in the Heart of Fes's Ancient MedinaIn Fes’s long history, it has been known for many things, including a religious capital, a seat of political power, impressive artisans, and an important trading hub. One craft that has been done…giathebao (65)in travel • 7 days agoGolden Gates & Holy Towers - Wandering Fes's Ancient Medina - UNESCO MoroccoToday I will take a walk through the ancient city of Fes, Morocco. This city is like a living museum with many bits of fascinating history sprinkled throughout the maze of over 9,000 alleys. My…giathebao (65)in travel • 9 days agoA Hillside Fortress & Ancient Tombs - Panoramic Views of Fes's Old City - UNESCO MoroccoI have just arrived in a new Moroccan city, the ancient UNESCO World Heritage site of Fes. This city was built long ago, when the complex labyrinth of narrow alleys was an architectural feature…giathebao (65)in travel • 10 days agoInto the Maze - Beauty & Shadow in the Ancient City of Fes, UNESCO MoroccoIn this post I would like to take you about 4 hours south of Chefchaouen, out of the mountains and to the ancient city of Fes, Morocco. The Medina (old city) of Fes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site…giathebao (65)in travel • 12 days agoFollowing Goats - Hiking to the Peak of Jebel El-Kelaa Mountain Overlooking Chefchaouen, MoroccoChefchaouen is a beautiful blue city perched up in the Rif Mountains of Northern Morocco. In my last post, I shared my experience taking a short hike out of the city to view the sunset. Today, I…giathebao (65)in travel • 14 days agoSunset Over Chefchaouen, Morocco - Leaving the City & Hiking to the Old Spanish MosqueIn my last post, I visited the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. After a few hours of wandering the streets, I thought it would be good to find a better vantage point to get my bearings in this…giathebao (65)in travel • 17 days agoExploring Chefchaouen, the "Blue Pearl" of Morocco - A Mysterious & Beautiful Mountain TownIn the last post I discussed my first day in Morocco, taking the boat from Tarifa, Spain to Tangier. The next day, I was compelled to leave Tangier and head 2 hours south into the mountains, where I…giathebao (65)in travel • 19 days agoMemories of Kong Pt.2 - A Return to Skull Island & Embracing the Change - Trang An, UNESCO VietnamHello, and welcome back to my adventure in Vietnam’s Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the set of the 2017 film “Kong: Skull Island.” So far, this trip has been completely different from my…giathebao (65)in travel • 20 days agoMemories of Kong Pt.1 - A Return to Skull Island & Embracing the Change - Trang An, UNESCO VietnamA few days ago I wrote about my first visit to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam’s northern province of Ninh Binh, and the set of the 2017 film “Kong: Skull Island.” This first visit…giathebao (65)in travel • 21 days agoFollowing the Wind - Morocco Part 1, Braving the Strait & Landing in TangierThere is a lot to say about my time in Morocco, and it was hard for me to choose where best to start, so I guess the most logical place would be Tangier. Tangier is a coastal port city at the…giathebao (65)in nature • 23 days agoBoars, Bears, and Crocodiles - A Day of Forest Fun In Cat Tien National Park, VietnamLocated roughly 150 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien is a vast natural preserve known for its biodiversity. Home to approximately 30% of Vietnam’s animal species, including sun bears…giathebao (65)in travel • 24 days agoDaydreams of Kong - A Journey Down River to Skull Island - Trang An, UNESCO VietnamRoughly 100 kilometers south of Hanoi, in Vietnam’s northern province of Ninh Binh is a place called Trang An. Trang An is a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized both for its natural beauty, but…giathebao (65)in travel • 26 days agoBefriending Deer & Ghosts While Visiting UNESCO Site Todai-Ji Temple in Nara, JapanWhen visiting Japan there is a place I think everyone should visit and experience for themselves. Located a short train ride from either Kyoto to the north or Osaka to the west, Nara is easily…giathebao (65)in travel • 27 days agoSearching for A Relaxing Surf Spot & Discovering Bali's Pererenan BeachToday I will take you back to Indonesia for a surfing trip I took in Bali. When you talk to people about Bali you find that different aspects of the island call to different types of people. Some go…giathebao (65)in travel • 28 days agoWandering the Ancient Champa Ruins at My Son - UNESCO Central VietnamVietnam is a country rich in a deep and complex cultural heritage, and there are many popular historical sites worth visiting. This is especially true in Central Vietnam, which boasts the royal…giathebao (65)in travel • last monthBeautiful Day at Bai Dinh - The Largest Buddhist Temple Complex in SE AsiaToday I will share with you one of my favorite places to visit in Vietnam, the Buddist temple complex of Bai Dinh. This expansive complex of temples, pagodas and gardens stretches over an area of…giathebao (65)in travel • last monthDevastation & Daring - A Motorcycle Adventure to Da Nang's Monkey PassSince first stepping foot in Vietnam more than 5 years ago, one of my greatest pleasures has been riding motorcycles down its beautiful open roads. There are many beautiful rides to be had in…
