When it comes to the street food Tripoli scene the city doesn’t quite have the same reputation as other North African locales like Marrakesh or Cairo. The city’s street food scene isn’t buzzing with the same intensity or variety you might find elsewhere in the region. But does that mean you should skip it altogether?…
Marrakesh is an incredible city—a whirlwind of spices, sounds, and sensory overload. But like any major tourist hub, it has its fair share of scams. From overpriced tea to elaborate cons, here are 10 scams in Marrakesh you need to avoid, counting down from 10 to the absolute worst. Click to read about YPT Western…
If you find yourself wandering the vibrant streets of Tripoli, with a hankering for a football shirt, you’re in for a bit of a wild ride. Football shirts in Tripoli are a unique part of the city’s bustling marketplace scene, and while they might not be the most high-end, they certainly come with their own…
If you’re a football fan and you find yourself in Tunis, buying a football shirt in Tunis is a must-do. The city’s football culture is strong, with two major clubs dominating the scene: Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Club Africain. Each club has a loyal following, and picking a side, as one taxi driver told…
How do you open a North Korean bank account? Well after now doing this for about the 5th time in 17 years I can confirm that not only is it very easy, but that in Rason and the Golden Triangle Bank at least it comes with a swell souvenir. Said outing was done as part…
The Imperial Hotel in Rason, North Korea was formerly not only the most deluxe in the country, but also the most infamous. Sadly though it seems that Covid-19 has managed to do what incredibly powerful politicians could not and that is close the place down. The building now sits as a stark reminder of what…
