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South of Spain and Gibraltar lies timeless Tangier, Morocco. Where the waters of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic mix. Where Europe and Africa almost touch. A haunt of writers, artists, and expatriates. Magnet to celebrities and eccentric millionaires. Home to narrow streets, busy markets, and café’s serving mint tea with sugar in a haze of incense smoke. Nearby beaches and resorts glitter, while the historic city holds an air of mystery.

Tangier has passed through many hands. It has been controlled by the Berbers, Romans, Arabs, French, and Spanish, and has long been one of the gateways wanderers pass through when coming from Europe to Africa. Travelers today looking to add some spice to their European journeys may do well to consider a visit to this city – a crossroads of the world where Muslim, Jewish, Christian, and immigrant communities have rubbed shoulders for centuries.

RealTraveler Karen Watkins writes of this singular city: Read the rest of this entry »

Paris, France. What else can you say about it? With sites like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Musee De Orsay and many more to see, this city in France is a must-see. Stroll down the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triumph or enjoy a glass of French wine at the Sacre Cours. See Napoleans tomb or the church of the hunchback of Notre Dame. Read the rest of this entry »