Our last day in Valencia was spent bike riding down to the City of Arts and Science, where we soaked up the view of the incredible architecture around us. Photo: Talyn Sherer
After living in Salt Lake City for its entire existence, SLUG Magazine deserves a vacation from its day-to-day on the magazine rack in your favorite cafe. For this year’s vacation, SLUG Magazine took off to the streets of Valencia, Spain, where it spent time partying at La Tomatina and basking in a city of science near the beach. After a week in Spain, SLUG flew to Morocco where it wandered the medina of Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes and Rabat. Two weeks traveling the countryside of Morocco allowed SLUG to see the beautiful art and architecture of the ancient cities while smelling the delicious spiced dishes of tagine. While in Tangier, we explored the cafes that once hosted great writers such as Paul Bowles and William S. Burroughs. After a few days on the Northern coast, we headed to Chefchaouen, where we wandered the blue-painted alleyways that were home to Jewish refugees in the late 15th century as they fled the Spanish Inquisition. From Chefchaouen we headed to the Fes medina to wander through the world’s largest car-free urban area that houses the oldest continuously functioning university. After a few days in Fes, we made our way to Morocco’s capital city, Rabat, where we learned about the history of the country and filled our nostrils and pages with the smells of the Atlantic Ocean.
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On the way to La Tomatina, the world’s largest food fight where over 20,000 people will participate in an all-out war using tomatoes as their weapon of choice. Photo: Talyn Sherer
After a pre-soak by the water cannons spraying the crowd, SLUG Mag makes it out intact. Photo: Talyn Sherer
SLUG Mag makes one more appearance before it dives into the crazy world of La Tomatina. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Holding the SLUG journal closeby to take notes of the days festivities on the way to La Tomatina. Photo: Talyn Sherer
There was not a dry body or magazine in the house as the last cannon sounded off and La Tomatina came to its end. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The customary stripping of clothes and accessories takes place as we wander through town looking for a local with a garden hose to shower us down. Photo: Talyn Sherer
One participant shows a little skin and is rewarded with a mild soaking from the locals’ water supply. Photo: Talyn Sherer
As is customary with La Tomatina, the locals are kind enough to hose us down after we have painted their town red with the blood of the tomato projectiles. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The SLUG journal rests upon our soaked garments after having to bear witness to the crazy antics of travelers with a weird food-fight fascination. Photo: Talyn Sherer
In the town of Valencia, Spain, we wait patiently for the empanada shop to open up for breakfast. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The SLUG Mag on Tap sticker now finds its home next to some Spanish graffiti art. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Our last day in Valencia was spent bike riding down to the City of Arts and Science, where we soaked up the view of the incredible architecture around us. Photo: Talyn Sherer
At the airport on the way to Morocco, we wait to step out on the tarmac to board our plane. Photo: Talyn Sherer
SLUG Mag catching some rays out on the beach of Tangier next to a Moroccan camel. Photo: Talyn Sherer
In Chefchaouen, Morocco the blue city is greeted with a SLUG stamp of approval. Photo: Talyn Sherer
On the rooftop of the Aladdin restaurant in Chefchaouen, Morocco, SLUG Magazine overlooks the medina below. Photo: Talyn Sherer
SLUG Mag explores the streets of Chefchaouen, Morocco, doing its best to fit into the chill and relaxed vibe the city is emitting around every corner. Photo: Talyn Sherer
SLUG Mag delivered right to your doorstop even if you live in the mountainous town of Chefchaouen, Morocco. Photo: Talyn Sherer
A SLUG sticker finds a new home next to a Moroccan tagine in the city of Chefchaouen, Morocco. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The infamous steps in the blue city of Chefchaouen finds a SLUG Magazine blending into its colorful display. Photo: Talyn Sherer
In the city of Fez, Morocco, a SLUG Magazine rests in the shade next to a traditional Moroccan mosaic fountain. Photo: Talyn Sherer
In Morocco’s capital city of Rabat, we hit the beach in search of Fort de la Calette Lighthouse. Photo: Talyn Sherer
SLUG Magazine overlooks the Atlantic Ocean on a hot and humid Moroccan day. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Inside Rabat’s medina, a SLUG Magazine is photographed in the alleyway of the ancient city. Photo: Talyn Sherer
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