On Patrick's most recent journey to Morocco, we jam-packed his itinerary with a wide variety of foodie experiences. From a daring street food tour through the Fez medina, to some of Marrakesh's top restaurants, to a Berber Couscous in the Atlas Mountains, he was open (and eager) to try everything.

As a universally recognized symbol of hospitality, tea is served to convey kindness, to celebrate a special occasion or simply to bring people together. Its presence in every culture takes on special forms that reflect people and their traditions.

With no destination in mind, we eagerly got lost amidst craftsmen’s workshops, open-air markets filled with locally hand-painted ceramics, fresh (and not so fresh) fish, and donkeys. So many donkeys.

A roundup of our all-time favourite novels to inspire your travels.