While you might usually associate Tooting with Wolfie Smith and his popular front, I was about to discover that this quirky South London neighborhood had another hidden gem—Sri Lankan cuisine at the iconic Apollo Banana Leaf. Said establishment was recommended to me after what can only be described as a rather productive day—first securing a…
I wasn’t expecting much when I walked into Chesterfields Pub in Marrakesh, but I certainly wasn’t prepared for what I found. This place feels like a warped time machine back to the 1980s—a British pub that’s been left to decay and now smells like stale beer, old cigarette smoke, and regret. You know the kind…
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?…
Tagine is one of those dishes that seems to define Moroccan cuisine, but it’s actually bigger than Morocco. You’ll find versions of tagine all over North Africa, from Algeria and Tunisia to Libya. In each place, the dish has evolved slightly, influenced by local ingredients and culinary traditions. The big question, though: is tagine really…
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…
When you think of Ramadan in Tunis, the first thing that might come to mind is the idea that food is scarce. After all, the whole country is fasting during daylight hours. But the truth is, there’s more food around than you might expect—if you know where to look. Ramadan in Tunis is a special…
