
Articles by Maria Laborde
Completely enamored with the Middle East and Africa, Maria Laborde is a twenty-something budget traveler that has lived, studied and traveled extensively throughout the region. Through tales, tips, travel guides, and everything in between, she shares her knowledge and love for the Arab world on Art of Backpacking and her niche blog Travel The Middle East. Moreover, Maria is the author of LatinAbroad, where she shares her tales, photos and advice after traveling to more than 20 countries across 4 continents. Follow her adventures on Twitter @latinAbroad and 'Like' her Facebook page.
mariaalexandralaborde has written 3 awesome articles for AOB.
Few tourists venture out the typical itineraries, which include the Great Pyramids of Giza, Islamic Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Sharm El Sheikh. For this reason, today I introduce you to some of Egypt’s hidden gems!
There’s more to Middle Eastern food than hummus and falafel! In this delicious photo essay, you will learn more about lesser-known dishes of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Being part of the AOB team is truly an honor and I can’t wait to share my love for travel, particularly the Middle East and Caribbean, with you. But wait…who exactly am I again? How and why did I start writing?