2025 travel year in review: destinations, highlights and upcoming plans
As 2025 comes to an end, I’ve been looking back at a year that felt intense, grounding, and deeply meaningful. While I didn’t travel as far as in previous years, the trips I took these last twelve months felt more intentional: a mix of slow travel close to home, family road trips, reunions with friends, and a few unforgettable adventures abroad. From Morocco and the Austrian Alps to London, Spain and the French Atlantic coast, this 2025 travel year in review reflects where I went, what I experienced, and how travel shaped my year — both on the road and at home. Below, you’ll find my 2025 travel recap by month, along with destinations visited, highlights, and links to the travel guides I published throughout the year.
Things to do in Marrakech: travel guide + map
Located in the western part of the country, Marrakech is one of the top destinations to visit in Morocco. In this comprehensive travel guide, I'll walk you through the best things to do in Marrakech, including where to eat and stay as well as some day trip ideas. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here.
Top 6 cities in Morocco to visit (+ more for your bucket list)
When it comes to exploring cities in Morocco, every place has its own unique vibe — from golden beaches to ancient medinas. So far, I’ve had the chance to explore six of the country´s most fascinating destinations — Agadir, Casablanca, Essaouira, Fez, Marrakech and Rabat. In this travel recap, I’ll share the highlights of each including the best things to do, what to eat or where to stay. And if you’re already planning your adventure, stick around until the end for a handy map and a few more Moroccan cities that are still on my travel wishlist.
My ultimate Essaouira travel guide
Oh, Essaouira, where to start? This laid-back coastal city is a breath of fresh Atlantic air—a place where ancient medina walls meet bohemian vibes, sea-salted breezes, and golden sunsets over crashing waves. In this ultimate Essaouira travel guide, I’m sharing everything you need to know before you go (and you fall in love with it): what to do, where to eat, sleep, and even surf, how to get around, and the best day trips in the area. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here. Let’s dive into this Moroccan gem by the sea!
Things to do in Agadir: my travel guide + map
Agadir is Morocco’s chilled-out beach city and most popular holiday destination— perfect for ocean breezes, surf sessions, souk strolls, and scenic day trips. This complete post is your ultimate travel guide to what to do in Agadir, including where to eat, stay, how to get around, day trip ideas and even a map.
Things to do in Casablanca: a complete travel guide & map
Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city home to over 3 million people, is a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Known for its striking Art Deco architecture, bustling markets, and vibrant cultural life, it’s also the country’s economic powerhouse and a gateway for many international visitors. While often seen as just a stopover on the way to Marrakech or Fez, this destination has its own unique charm—where the Atlantic Ocean meets grand mosques, lively boulevards, and a cosmopolitan food scene. If you’re planning a trip to Morocco and wondering what to see and do in Casablanca, here’s a comprehensive post to help you make the most of your visit. In this travel guide, I'll walk you through the best things to do in Casablanca (often simply abbreviated as Casa), including what and where to eat, where to stay and some day trip ideas. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here.
Things to do in Rabat: map & travel guide to the capital of Morocco
When people think of Morocco, cities like Marrakech or Fez often steal the spotlight. But let me tell you a secret: Rabat was my favorite stop when I first visited the country in 2014. The capital has this calm yet fascinating mix of history, ocean breeze, Andalusian charm, and a lot fewer tourists. If you’re planning a trip, here’s my travel guide to the best things to do in Rabat, including key attractions, where to eat and stay, how to get around, suggested day trips and a map. In my opinion, the Moroccan capital is definitely an underrated gem you shouldn’t miss!
What to do in Fez: my complete travel guide & map
Visiting the Moroccan city of Fez is like stepping into another world — chaotic, colorful, and endlessly fascinating. When I first arrived here with my father during a Christmas trip, I honestly felt overwhelmed by the noise, the smells, and the labyrinthine alleys of the medina. But after a couple of days wandering, the spiritual capital of Morocco grew on me in ways I’ll never forget. If you’re planning your own adventure, here’s my travel guide to the best things to do in Fez, including where to eat and stay, travel tips, how to move around, and some day trip ideas. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can pinpoint all the locations mentioned here, as easily as possible.