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The life and times of a Canadian PR girl turned entrepreneur in Marrakech Morocco

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    An interview with Saeida Rouass that left me inspired on episode 014 of Why Morocco

    For the fourteenth episode of Why Morocco podcast, I sat down with British-Moroccan author Saeida Rouass who has an obsession with serial killers, having grown up steps away… Read more “An interview with Saeida Rouass that left me inspired on episode 014 of Why Morocco”

    April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    Let me tell you a story on episode 013 of Why Morocco

    Ok, maybe not me, but rather Sarah Kchirid, a storyteller performing regularly at Cafe Clock in the hopes of keeping the tradition alive. Sarah stopped by recently… Read more “Let me tell you a story on episode 013 of Why Morocco”

    March 17, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    You probably know this Moroccan pop artist, but in just in case find out more on episode 012 of Why Morocco

    For the twelfth episode of Why Morocco, I sat down with pop artist Hassan Hajjaj, Morocco’s own Andy Warhol as dubbed by the press, to chat about… Read more “You probably know this Moroccan pop artist, but in just in case find out more on episode 012 of Why Morocco”

    March 3, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    Meet a couple who built a sand castle in the Sahara Desert on episode 011 of Why Morocco

    On this week’s episode of Why Morocco I traveled to the Sahara Desert to visit fellow Canadian Michelle Fletcher and her partner Kamal Yassine at their sand… Read more “Meet a couple who built a sand castle in the Sahara Desert on episode 011 of Why Morocco”

    February 10, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    You don’t want to miss this new restaurant in Marrakech on episode 010 of Why Morocco!

    For the tenth episode of Why Morocco, I sat down with Cassie Karinsky, co-owner of +61, Marrakech’s own Australian restaurant. Cassie’s an entrepreneur and has owned a… Read more “You don’t want to miss this new restaurant in Marrakech on episode 010 of Why Morocco!”

    January 30, 2019April 25, 2019 by admin

    2018: A Year in Review

    I’m sure I’m not alone when I say, I cannot believe another year has come to a close. And who’s with me when I say, what a… Read more “2018: A Year in Review”

    January 6, 2019April 21, 2019 by admin

    What you need to know about argan oil with Dana Elemara on episodeo 009 of Why Morocco

    For the ninth episode of Why Morocco, I’m joined in studio by my dear friend Dana Elemara, founder of Arganic. Dana and I share leaving our secure… Read more “What you need to know about argan oil with Dana Elemara on episodeo 009 of Why Morocco”

    December 6, 2018May 19, 2019 by admin

    Tamazirt by Amayour, or my favourite yoga retreat centre in Morocco

    As I get older, I find myself longing for life in the countryside where life is slower. And in many ways simpler. Where a walk to the… Read more “Tamazirt by Amayour, or my favourite yoga retreat centre in Morocco”

    December 2, 2018December 1, 2018 by admin

    Why you need to visit Meknes in 2019 with Lonely Planet’s Lauren Keith on episode 008 of Why Morocco

    For the eighth episode of Why Morocco, I reached former colleague and sometimes editor Lauren Keith. Lauren is Lonely Planet’s Destination Editor for the Middle East & North… Read more “Why you need to visit Meknes in 2019 with Lonely Planet’s Lauren Keith on episode 008 of Why Morocco”

    November 28, 2018April 8, 2019 by admin

    Exploring brutalist architecture in Morocco on episode 007 of Why Morocco

    I can’t believe it’s already November and I’m posting the seventh episode of Why Morocco. You see, I launched this podcast to capture the conversations with the… Read more “Exploring brutalist architecture in Morocco on episode 007 of Why Morocco”

    November 7, 2018April 8, 2019 by admin

    Chatting Tracing Morocco with Hendrik Beikirch on episode 006 of Why Morocco

    For the sixth episode of Why Morocco, I headed out to the Montresso* Foundation to meet with artist Hendrik Beikirch, the artist behind the Tracing Morocco project… Read more “Chatting Tracing Morocco with Hendrik Beikirch on episode 006 of Why Morocco”

    October 24, 2018November 4, 2018 by admin

    Stepping inside the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech on episode 005 of Why Morocco podcast

    For the fifth episode of Why Morocco, I stepped out of the studio and into the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech where I met with Mme Christine… Read more “Stepping inside the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech on episode 005 of Why Morocco podcast”

    October 18, 2018April 8, 2019 by admin

    Chatting design in Marrakech on episode 004 of Why Morocco

    When I was creating the Why Morocco podcast concept, I knew it had to be like listening in on a conversation between two friends. And that’s exactly… Read more “Chatting design in Marrakech on episode 004 of Why Morocco”

    September 27, 2018April 8, 2019 by admin

    Why Morocco podcast episode #2 is now available

    Episode two of Why Morocco with Mandy Sinclair is now online and and in this episode I’m chatting success and knowing when to quit with Sophia Bentaher… Read more “Why Morocco podcast episode #2 is now available”

    August 29, 2018April 8, 2019 by admin

    A must-read travelogue about Morocco by Martin Rose

    I was having a chat with my friend Cris one Ramadan evening about the state of travel writing and how it’s just not the same as it… Read more “A must-read travelogue about Morocco by Martin Rose”

    August 26, 2018August 25, 2018 by admin

    Street art in Casablanca, Morocco

    From 25 June to 1 July, three international and one national street artists took to the streets of Casablanca to brighten up the white city (Dar Beida… Read more “Street art in Casablanca, Morocco”

    August 22, 2018August 25, 2018 by admin

    Why Morocco podcast episode #1 is now live

    It has been months in the making and a process much longer than anticipated, but it’s finally here. The podcast version of Why Morocco. Hosted by me,… Read more “Why Morocco podcast episode #1 is now live”

    August 17, 2018April 8, 2019 by admin

    What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018

    It’s almost time for the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Festival to take over the laid-back town of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Held this year from 21… Read more “What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018”

    June 12, 2018 by admin

    Touda EcoLodge, looking finer than ever!

    Since reading a feature about the artisans and way of life in Morocco’s Ait Bougemez Valley in the High Atlas Mountains in Lonely Planet back in 2011,… Read more “Touda EcoLodge, looking finer than ever!”

    June 5, 2018 by admin

    Casamemoire’s Journées du Patrimoine kick off on 9 May 2018

    If you haven’t noticed from my Instagram feed that is filling up these days with Casablanca images, or the article I wrote for The Independent about architectural… Read more “Casamemoire’s Journées du Patrimoine kick off on 9 May 2018”

    May 9, 2018 by admin

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    Last night's sunset was rather spectacular. When Last night's sunset was rather spectacular. 

When @tastinghuroncounty launches next month, we will have food experiences that pair perfectly with watching the sun set over Lake Huron. We'll even share insider tips on where  to watch this spectacular light show in your own little corner of Huron County. 

#LakeHuron #lakelife #TastingHuronCounty #foodtourism #picnic #picnicinthepark #sunsetlovers #sunsetlover #ruralist #farmtotable
    Feeling relaxed, and like I got this, on set of th Feeling relaxed, and like I got this, on set of the @tastinghuroncounty photo shoot by @abbycampbelldesign recently. 

I'm in the home stretch with plans to  launch @tastinghuroncounty, curated food experiences featuring the best of Ontario's West Coast, by the end of the month. #staytuned 

#dreambig #TastingHuronCounty #foodtourism #HuronCounty #farmtotable #buylocal #OntariosWestCoast #pivot #foodexperiences #localsknow #smalltowncharm #smallbusiness #shopsmall #entrepreneur
    Easter weekend was glorious. Here's to new begin Easter weekend was glorious. 

Here's to new beginnings, rebirth and a change of seasons. 

#nature_perfection #Easter #outdoors #BlythOntario #ruralliving #spring #hikingOntario #hike #outdoorlovers #HuronCounty #G2GTrail #railtrail
    Things I love : sunshine flooding my bedroom while Things I love : sunshine flooding my bedroom while I sip my Americano with a splash of milk in bed, listening to the birdsong marking the change of seasons and admiring my orchid. 

Also, I'm furnishing my lakeside apartment largely with antique made in Ontario furniture given the building dates from the 1920s (I'm in love with the winding central staircase typical of the era). Having spent 10 years in Morocco where artisans create the most glorious crafts, I can't do mass produced imports anymore.

#home #homedecor #homesweethome #buylocal #Goderich #thriftstorefinds #morningsun #morningroutine #HuronCounty
    Snapshot from a wander in my small southwestern On Snapshot from a wander in my small southwestern Ontario town. 

#Goderich #churchesofinstagram #smalltown #ruralliving #smalltowncharm #Ontario #HuronCounty
    Take me to church 🎶 While we are in yellow zon Take me to church 🎶

While we are in yellow zone here and life rolls on, this modernist church has yet to reopen. But when it does, I shall be there checking out the modern interiors (I've heard they have great music).

#churchesofinstagram #modernism #architecture #architecturelovers #mcm #religiousarchitecture #Goderich #HuronCounty
    I'm planning a photo shoot for a new product I'm l I'm planning a photo shoot for a new product I'm launching (curated food experiences in Huron County) in advance of cottage season and this photo (and styling) by @karim.belouad with florals by @lekiosqueafleursmarrakech is giving me all the inspiration.

#tabledecor #foodtourism #HuronCounty #farmtotable #cottageseason #lakelife #entrepreneur #TastingHuronCounty #foodexperiences
    All wrapped up in love. One of the things I'm pr All wrapped up in love. 

One of the things I'm proudest of in my life are the relationships I have and the people surrounding me both near and far. 

This hand knit shawl arrived from a friend I worked with in banking back in the early noughts with a note that brought me to tears ... "I knit you this shawl to welcome you back to Canada and to wrap you in comfort after a really difficult year".
 
#thankyouforbeingafriend #friendship #grateful #gratitude #Canadianwinter #accessories
    About last night. The sunset over a partially froz About last night. The sunset over a partially frozen Lake Huron drew a crowd at Lighthouse Park. 

And it marked the end of a fabulous day filled with good friends, good coffee, good food and inspiring conversations. Every day I love my new Goderich apartment a little more (just blocks from the beach). More, @tasting_marrakech reopened and welcomed a delightful group of guests for a private tour and I cannot wait to return in a few weeks 🤞🏼.

To say I love having my weekends in the County would be an understatement. 

#grateful #sunsetphotography #sunsetlovers #LakeHuron #lakelife #winterwonderland
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