Wandering Footsteps: Wandering the World One Step at a Time » A travel journal following a family on their overland trip around the world.

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  • Welcome to Wandering Footsteps, the travel journal of a nomadic family on an overland trip around the world. With thirty years of travel experience, a round-the-world trip already under our belt, a newly-converted bus, and a new baby in tow, this journey is bound to be interesting! Join us in our global wanderings - we've saved an extra seat just for you!

    - Brittany, Bruno, and Phoenix

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It’s amazing how six square kilometers of rock at the edge of a peninsula can be so different from the land it’s attached to. But this is not just any rock – it’s the infamous Rock of Gibraltar, a tiny British enclave surrounded by sea and Spain. And, unexpectedly, we got to visit for the day!

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  • ESS - I’ve been waiting to hear about your day in Gibraltar and your account certainly did not disappoint. I’ve been curious about this British enclave for years. I’m happy you and Bruno had such an enjoyable visit there and that it surpassed your expectations.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - It’s kind of cool to know you were anticipating a story of mine, and also that it didn’t disappoint! I can totally see you enjoying Gibraltar as well, and hope you’ll get there one day. xoxReplyCancel

  • Rcs - The Rock of Gibraltar has always been a popular landmark much like Perce Rock on the Gaspe peninsula in Quebec. Had I needed to guess I would have said that you and Bruno would have hiked a trail versus taking transportation.
    Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - I’ve never even heard of Perce Rock… Guess I’m going to need to work on my Canadian landmarks!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa Sharples - Once again I am loving your latest entry about Gibraltar and enjoying the pics which bing your narration to life. Wish I could transport myself to where you are at any given time if only for a day.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Please come for MORE than a day!! You’re welcome ANYTIME.ReplyCancel

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This blog post is about doing nothing – an art Bruno and I were very happy to continue perfecting after 2 months of non-stop excitement in Morocco. Here, in southeastern Morocco, Bruno and I settle back into “regular life” before heading north toward a ferry that would take us back to Europe. Goodbye Morocco, it’s been an amazing three months!!

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  • Grampa - Great stories, glad to know you are taking some “down” time and you will enjoy the beautiful coastlines of Spain. We were away in Fl. but returned to N.B. just in time for more snow and winter weather.Stay safe,
    Love, GrampaReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thanks for staying tuned with my happenings despite your own busy travel schedule. I hope the weather in New Brunswick isn’t too disheartening. Here in Europe it’s pretty cold, too, and is especially difficult to deal with in such a small living space! It’s time for spring, I must say.
      xoxReplyCancel

  • Micheline - Je vous rejoins pour le rendez-vous à Marrakech dans 10 ans 😜
    BisesReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Ca y est, c’est un “date”!ReplyCancel

  • Rcs - It will be both fun and interesting to revisit Morocco a few years ‘down-the-road’ to see the places you missed and to observe the changes over time. I would also like to revisit one day to do the same.
    Safe travels.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Thanks! That’s settled then – in 10 years, let’s meet in Marrakech! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Lisa Sharples - The more I read your blog the more I feel like I’m there with you. How do you remember everything? Do you write down everything you see & do at the end of each day? You must have an amazing memory for details. The way you describe the sights & sounds you make them come alive for me. Love it!!!ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Hi Lisa, thanks for the compliment! I journal most days, so if it takes me a while to write a post, I can use the journal to help jog my memory. I take a crap-ton of photos, too, which sometimes helps even more!

      Thanks for reading! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth S. - Just reading about your time relaxing makes me relax. We could have happily spent far more time in Morocco and were sad to leave. I, too, was fascinated by people and doors and took ample photos of each.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - I was sad to leave as well. Morocco was a fabulous host, wasn’t it? 🙂ReplyCancel

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I didn’t know a thing about Moroccan cuisine – but three months in a country can give you quite an education! In this post, I share my experiences and newfound knowledge of the most famous elements of Moroccan cuisines (tagine, couscous, and mint tea) as well as many lesser-known elements of the culture and fare.

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  • Louise Jones-Takata - Brittany, Great food shots! I have tagines at home which I actually use to serve my Couscous Royale. Some chicken, sometimes sausage but mainly veggies.
    I learned to love this food dating back to my fist trip to Paris. I introduced this to your grand mother and when she was in Paris in 1969? (in France for one month by herself) she sought it out and enjoyed it very much.
    YUMReplyCancel

    • Brittany - I didn’t know you could make a couscous royale! Wow, that’s so cool! And even cooler to hear about grand-maman loving Moroccan food… Guess I come by my love of food honestly, huh? 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth - Reading this blog post is making me soooo hungry for Moroccan food, but not just any Moroccan (although it could be tasty) but Hafida and Atika’s cooking. Now I understand why couscous had to be pre-ordered; I had no idea why it took so long to prepare. Your descriptions and photos are mouth-watering. Mmmmmmm.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - I’ve only been out of Morocco 2 weeks and I’m already craving a tagine!

      It’s fascinating to learn about the food culture of a country. I find it gives such a glimpse into the culture in general. I’m so thankful I had Hafida and Atika to guide me! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Rcs - Wow, what a detailed description of all the yummy foods. In Hafida and Atika you had two great teachers to show you the finer details of Moroccan dishes; and now you have two new friends.
    Got to go now, the fridge is calling.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - What Moroccan dish would you eat right now if you could?ReplyCancel

  • Micheline Grosjean - J’arrive à peine à avaler ma salive en lisant ton blog…. le souvenir de ces goûts me reviennent a l’esprit et mon repas de ce soir me semble bien triste.
    J’ai eu egalement beaucoup de plaisir à voir hafida et atika partager ces repas avec toi
    Je vous embrasse et à bientôtReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Je savais que ca te ferait un gros plaisir de lire cet article, de revoir Hafida et Atika, et de te rappeler de leur cuisine! Voila, c’etait ca mon but! 🙂ReplyCancel

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The final post about my parents’ trip to Morocco is all about my dad – his limited travel experience, the way he embraced Morocco, learned to love it, and became a true traveler. Included is a list of subtle differences between Morocco and Canada and a sentimental ode to my parents and the six-week trip we shared.

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  • Louise Jones-Takata - Love the photos of your dad (all of them) having it appears to be having the time of his life!ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - I think he did have the time of his life, and I was truly impressed with his attitude. He’s really fun to travel with – you should try it some time! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Amanda - Loved reading this. Thanks for sharing Britters 🙂 Miss ya xoReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Awwww thanks for reading Mandaaaa!!! Love you!ReplyCancel

  • Rcs - Whooopppiiieee Morocco. Ah yes, the camping car…and I like it too.ReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Is that ALL you have to say??!!?! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Lisa Sharples - Very touching to hear how special this trip was to you Brittany. Now mom & dad indeed see what makes you tick and feel relieved that you are truly living the life you love. I’m sure this was a life changing experience for your dad….all good. You all look so happy.
    xoxoReplyCancel

    • Brittany - I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful the experience of traveling together was! Can’t wait to do it again – and next time, with Nathan and Ara in tow! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Eric Et Valerie de Dubai - quelle belle expérienceReplyCancel

    • Brittany - Ouai, c’etait une vacance de famille innoubliable! 🙂ReplyCancel