Africa – Flung

Great Works of Literature About West Africa

Sarah Stodola — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 22:48:06 +0000

In the past couple of decades, the amount of literature out of West Africa available to English speakers in the West has increased manifold, and in recent years it’s been expanding beyond the historical subjects of war and slavery to reflect the humanity of everyday life in the region. If you’re heading to West Africa, here are 10 great books that will help you better appreciate the visit… [columns] [column size=”third” last=”no”] [/column] [column size=”third” last=”no”] Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi […]

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4 Foods Morocco Does Better than Any Other Country

Sarah Stodola — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 11:58:52 +0000

Some conclusions are easy to make right up front, and this is one of them: Eating in Morocco is a delight. But on to the supporting evidence: The signature dishes tagine and couscous get their due praise, and desserts are varied and just right. Moroccans typically do but a few dishes, but they do them well. And while in this mostly dry country, it at first seems odd to dine out and not peruse the wine list, focusing on just […]

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An Afternoon Drink at La Mamounia Hotel’s Bar Italien

Sarah Stodola — Thu, 07 May 2015 17:27:30 +0000

The circumstances under which I found my way to the iconic La Mamounia Hotel for a cocktail on my last day in Morocco could not be accurately described as pleasant ones. Because of necessities imposed on us from beyond, my boyfriend flew home to New York a day before me, leaving me with one last solo afternoon and evening in Marrakech before my own flight the next morning. We’d left the coastal town of Essaouira at five that morning for […]

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