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Girls Trip in Fes

BELGIAN GIRLS IN MOROCCO

Charlotte5 min read1 comment

Friday. Started counting down the hours long before work ended, our excitement tangible. This was the night! The night we would fly to Fes, a city in northern Morocco.   Who’s this ‘we’ I speak of? Seven girls looking for sunshine, adventure, good food, new friends… and, of course, lots of shopping. I can’t conjure up  a more fun group even if I tried. It was already...

This right here is my favorite green hotspot close to my home. And it means more to me than you think. Amidst the daily hustle and bustle, this is my refuge… I come here and all worries instantly slide off my shoulders. It’s truly like magic. And that’s why championing sustainable travel is so important to me. How can we possibly grow from travel experiences when we’re unkind to the same Mother Earth that heals, soothes, houses and even nurtures us? So, rebels, what’s your fave green hotspot in or close to the city? Do let me know! PS: Can you spot little Oscar 🐶🐕? #greencitylife #natureneedsheroes #puppy #timberlandeu #timberland #travelrebel #sustainability #doglover #westie #thattravelblog #oneearth #gogreen #explore #greenspots @Timberland_EU
Why now, you may ask. Why am I advocating so fiercely for the rights of girls and women RIGHT NOW? Well, think about it. We have more knowledge and moral insight required to crack patterns of history than any other time in the past. We have brilliant allies -- men and women -- who are working tirelessly to make it a fairer world. We have the energy to bring everyone in. So if not now, then when? #thetimeisnow #timesup #girlsmatter #liftwomen #equality #senegal #planinternational #liveforthestory #canoneosr #canon #education #educationmatters #womenempoweringwomen #portraitphotography
Plan Belgium has truly opened my eyes to what kind of a difference women empowerment can make -- and now I want everyone to see it. They’ve shown me that people like you and I can bring about change -- and now I want everyone to know it. So, yep, that’s why I’m in Senegal: to share the stories of these fearless, amazing girls and women. Each meeting, each encounter has left me more and more in awe of these brilliant warriors. It’s true what they say: when you uplift women, you uplift the whole of humanity. Stay tuned, rebels. These stories are worth listening to. #planinternational #planbelgium #uplift #girlchild @planbelgium #womenempowerment #travelrebel #whoruntheworld #senegal
This photo I snapped at a Maasai Boma always gives me goosebumps. Why? Just look at those eyes! Those eyes of the adorable baby girl that contain so much wisdom, that say so much with just a glance. Let's break down what's happening: as a man holds out a hand, her deep-set eyes reflect the fear and suspicion and discomfort felt by all women of the region (and especially Maasai villages) because of how they're treated by men. They speak volumes about the ill treatment and oppression of women... and it's time we take this seriously. #timesup #womenarethefuture #travelrebelsupports #socialchange #ethicaltravel #tanzaniaunforgettable #tanzania #maasai #africa #girls #reizen #socialresponsibility
Want to escape during the dull and cold autumn days? 🍂🍁☁️ The Algarve is definitely the place to be. The weather is still enjoyable, the food outstanding & the fantastic beaches less crowded. You find our tips to travel the Algarve during #lowseason @algarvetourism #visitalgarve #visitportugal #traveloffseason #nomasstourism #noovertourism #algarveportugal #portugal_places #pontadapiedade #traveleurope #belgiantraveller #travelblogger #travelblog #belgiantravelblogger #exploremore #travelrebel #reizen #reisblogger
Are you a foodie on vacation? 😏 I guess you didn't think about Ireland as your next culinary destination! 🍀 There is a huge amount of local produce in Ireland which makes them one of the most self sufficient regions in the whole world! 🐑🐄🙌 And what a difference that can make. 🌍💚 📸 By TravelRebel @lemoens #Ireland #localfood #localfarmers #ierland #dublin #ontdekierland #foodie #travel #reizen #reisblogger #travelblog #localproduce #localmarkets #reisen #ireland🍀 #irelandtravel #ireland🇮🇪
The highlight of my trips to Africa is always the same: staying with the Maasai people of Kenya (and parts of Tanzania). I’ve always been fascinated by their language, distinct traditions and customs, living arrangements and dress codes… and I learn so much from them each time. They’re people of the soil, people truly at one with nature and, most importantly, people of immense heart. Staying with, and learning from, indigenous locals is absolutely the best way to know a place. But remember, rebels: this is their world, their land. If you can be respectful and reverent in their company, you’ll start to see the world anew. #africa #belgianinafrica #travelrebel #thattravelblog #maasai #local #indigenous #sustainabletravel #green #nature #respect #oneworld #campfire #goat #tanzaniaunforgettable #tanzania
Good news from Tanzania, rebels! Recently, the country’s Supreme Court of Appeal upheld a ruling that bans the marriage of girls as young as 15. This is a landmark ruling, because two out of five girls in this nation are married off before they turn 18. According to the UN, this east African country has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. It also has one of the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy. The position of women has been problematic in Tanzania, which is why steps like this ruling are so crucial. Just a few years ago, President John Magufulu said female students who became pregnant shouldn’t be allowed in schools. He also said there is no need for birth control and that those who use contraceptives are “lazy” -- yup, you just can’t make this stuff up! (Oh, and did I mention that the laws he’s implemented have also severely stifled independent media and NGOs?) So let’s have a big hurrah for this step forward. Here’s to more progress, here’s to working for the rights of girls and women! #timesup #tanzania #childmarriage #ban #stepforward #progress #thegoodfight #travelrebel #travelrebelsupports #ethicaltravel #awareness #womenempoweringwomen #girls @lonelyplanetnl @planbelgium @asadventure @unitednations @unicefbelgium @unitednationshumanrights
Amidst all this beauty, it’s hard to tell but Zanzibar/Tanzania actually has a greusome history of slavery, one that has seeped into its present. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it served as a center of the slave trade operations in the region and slavery as an institution persisted here till 1909! But here’s the part that really needs our urgent attention: modern day slavery is still very much a real thing, here and in other parts of the world as well. It takes many forms such as bonded labor, forced labor, child slavery, early and forced marriage, and descent-based slavery. Some of these forms are so cloaked that we may even overlook them as slavery, such as early forced marriages. But think about it: girls often have to enter these relationships without a choice and are then bound to a life of servitude (more often than not accompanied by violence). They have absolutely no way to leave. It’s time we take collective action. What do you think? Is this something you’d like to learn more about? Let me know! #travelrebelreflects #oneworld #change #timesup #africa #zanzibar #planetearth #sustainability #ethnicaltravel #history #tanzania #womenempoweringwomen #equalrights #genderequality @planbelgium
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