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One of my unfinished business, as travel is concerned, is Africa.

I have not set foot on this fascinating continent where our species began to evolve. I have heard and read stories of travelers who have not done more than fan the flame of adventure that runs inside and increase the desire to step on that land chaotic, breathtaking landscapes, unstable governments – and, unfortunately, often bloody and cruel – temperatures and extreme conditions, people of thousands of ethnic groups, cultures and religions, and wild nature. In fact, my current book nightstand is The Long Way Down, written by Ewan McGregor – Obi Wan Kenobi for Star Wars freaks like me – and Charlie Boorman – the kid from La Selva Esmeralda for big film fans like me, I am fan of Antonio Gasset and Film Days program. In the book recount the bike ride from the northern tip of Scotland to the southernmost point of the African continent Cape Agulhas). For now I recommend it.

So if you too are you in love with Africa, or simply think you are curious and visit soon: here’s information on the requirements for entry and stay in some of the countries of the African mosaic. Soon we will try to cover the entire continent by facilitating the work to travelers. Read the rest of this entry »

And to close this overview of the Moroccan gastronomy I bring you the recipe for a dish truly delicious and if you are patient and prepare him fondly discover a great preparation that whenever you prepare yourselves be surprised.

To prepare you need the following ingredients:
- 1.5 kg shoulder of lamb
- 1kg of onions
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- A handful of cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cilantro beans
- 1 / 2 tsp paprika
- 2g saffron
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 lemons, lemon juice
- 100g black olives

First crush the garlic with the spices and on the other side will pot the pieces of meat, lemons cut into four pieces, two tablespoons of olive oil and lemon juice. Read the rest of this entry »

Sauces to find in the cooked meat dishes with contrasting perfectly with a good use of certain sweet raisins or plums and also one of the most popular nuts in this country, almonds, another of the ingredients used.

Couscous is, or at least that is considered the national dish and its preparation is really complex, but the result is truly delicious. It is steamed semolina hydrated different vegetables and meats and finally garnish with a sweet sauce and a spicy chili made with Sudania or cayenne.

The popular Moroccan Couscous

The roasts have its greatest exponent in the mechui of lamb, a meat that melts to the touch and much more in the mouth. They are also quite remarkable s skewers and grilled ground beef kefta, food easy to prepare and it is customary to take when there is not much time to stop and eat. Read the rest of this entry »

We left the beautiful northern Spain and after the long walk we have done since Poncebos to Bulnes, come very close to a country where they know the food and although it is not known or is too widespread, I can assure you that is truly delicious . We’re going to Morocco would you come with us?

The cuisine of this North African country is great and best of all, it is not very expensive. Dishes mainly based on meat and sweets and traditional foods are Bastila (pigeon meat pastry), harira (a stew that is often consumed during the time of Ramadan) or the popular Couscous, a drawing made with semolina, egg , chicken, lamb and various vegetables.

Aspect of popular bastel

It also stresses the baiser or mashed beans, which is usually very consumed by sailors in the morning and usually accompanied by a good dash of olive oil and cumin. But Moroccan restaurants also offer French cuisine, Italian and Spanish, but more often is that if we dedicate ourselves to that country’s national cuisine. Read the rest of this entry »

This city is like a big bazaar, as happens in the vast majority of Islamic cities. With many markets, shops and the typical central market, I’m sure you can find the best items at great prices.

In the north of the Jemaa el-Fna is an authentic narrow streets through which it will be easy to miss, are the alleys of the souk, an area distinctive for their cries, their smell and the movement of traders and visitors.

The souk is divided into several zones and each one specializes in something, such as in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Blacksmiths, tailors, carpenters and tanners offer their services in these areas. Here you can buy from a wide range of products, from carpets to typical water pipes, through jewelry, leather goods, clothing, metal objects and decorations.

You should always try to haggle, take your face and use your sixth sense to get the best prices. We recommend that you always provide one third of the value of what you want to pay. That is, if you plan to spend 50 euros at most, offer 15 euros starting the merchant. But do not rely, traders will know when to bluff and when not, so do not try to mislead you. Read the rest of this entry »