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Reverting to childhood…

After the warmth of India, last weekend’s snowstorm in Asheville (6 inches of the fluffy stuff) felt really cold. It prompted a deep nostalgia in Jeannie Ralston, who grew up not far from Asheville. She couldn’t resist throwing a few snowballs at Mike and making a snow angel in the untouched expanse of white on their front yard.

Besides trudging through snow and planning a wedding, Jeannie has been thinking of ways to celebrate NextTribe’s 9th anniversary on Feb. 15th. We already have events planned in a few cities on that date—so we’ll raise a glass in toast to our relative (and hard-won) longevity. We’ll also be announcing a new contest with lots of $$$ in prizes. Stay tuned.

Queen of the Desert

Jeannie Edmunds and her travelers are back in Marrakech after spending two nights in the Sahara learning how to make Berber pizza, dancing to local Gnuoua music, and riding camels in the dunes of the Sahara.

Tomorrow she’ll experience her first hammam. She says she’s looking forward to getting scrubbed and massaged, but “what we saw, felt, heard, heard, tasted and touched on this trip will stay with (and I think with all of us) for a long, long time,” she says..

Pssst! If you’ve been thinking about Morocco, we have some last-minute spaces on our February 21st departure. Plan your escape from the madness.

And now, enjoy the reads!

This Week’s Reads

In The Land of Seven Moles: Oaxaca and Its Many Delights

Julie Sucha Anderson couldn't even pronounce Oaxaca before she visited. Now, she can’t get it out of her mind. Especially the food!

And from the archives, more about food! We published this during another stressful time—the pandemic. All holds true today.

5 Anti-Stress Foods That'll Help You Keep It Together Right Now

While much is out of our control, we can still decide for ourselves what we eat and drink. Here we look at the best food for stress.

Want more? Check out our library of 1,600 articles.

Happy shopping, and safe travels—

Jeannie Ralston, CEO + Jeannie Edmunds, Chief Operating Officer

FEATURED FIND

WIFI Anywhere..Even in the Sahara

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Jeannie Edmund says this from Morocco, “One of our travelers here swears by this device, which we featured in our gift guide last December, and has used it on several trips. Although our luxury camp in the Sahara has WiFi the service can be spotty, especially when it’s windy. But Christine has an alternative right in her pocket! Jelly!!”

Bookings Closing Soon: Don’t Miss Out!

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View from the trail in Nepal…

All times: 6:30 pm ET. (unless otherwise noted)

Remember: Someone on each Trip Preview will win a $400 discount on the trip.

Tuesday, February 10: 11 AM ET Trekking in the Himalayas (Nov.) RSVP here.

Thursday, February 12: Iceland: Spectacle of Fire & Ice (Aug.) RSVP here.

Tuesday, February 17: Sacred & Sublime Turkey (Sept.) RSVP here.

Monday, February 23: Cultural Adventure in Oaxaca (Aug.) RSVP here.

Tuesday, February 24: Big Greece Fat Greek Adventure (Oct.) RSVP here.

Experience the NextTribe Vibe: Join an After Party

This year, we’re hosting an After Party (including live reviews) following every trip, where travelers can reminisce as they look through trip photos.

Plus, anyone curious about the destination or how the dynamics work in group travel can join in to ask questions and get a “real time” trip review.

Thursday, February 19th: Morocco RSVP here.

Last night’s India After Party was a real treat, with lots of photos and unvarnished reviews from travelers. Catch the recording here.