Where has the time gone? I can hardly believe it’s been two years ago since I arrived in Marrakech with just three bags, two of which went… Read more “Two”
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Great views from around Morocco
With today’s #FriFoto theme being great views from around the world, I thought I would personalize it up a bit to my “world”, Morocco. And share some… Read more “Great views from around Morocco”
My Christmas wish for you!
My Christmas wish dear reader is that we forget about commercialism. And focus instead on creating memories that will last a lifetime. Like admiring beautiful Christmas windows.… Read more “My Christmas wish for you!”
The shortest day of the year!
Happy first day of winter. While I typically absolutely hate winter, but I didn’t mind a week of snow and cold while in Berlin. I absolutely loved… Read more “The shortest day of the year!”
Karl Lagerfeld’s Little Black Jacket in Berlin
It was the last day of the exhibit, and my last day in Berlin. So my style-conscious friend and I headed over to Potsdamer Platz in Berlin… Read more “Karl Lagerfeld’s Little Black Jacket in Berlin”
Marrakech International Film Festival: A week of films, food, friends and fun!
Oh it’s been a fun week with the Marrakech International Film Festival taking place. I’ve been sneaking out to catch as many films as possible. Films followed… Read more “Marrakech International Film Festival: A week of films, food, friends and fun!”
Marrakech International Film Festival: Una Noche
With the Marrakech International Film Festival taking place this week, I’ve been tryiNg to see as many films as possible. My interests tend to be in the… Read more “Marrakech International Film Festival: Una Noche”
Marrakech International Film Festival: Horses of God / Chevaux de Dieu by Nabil Ayouch
It was the first film I saw in the 2012 competition. And it was the first time the film was shown in Morocco. A special experience as… Read more “Marrakech International Film Festival: Horses of God / Chevaux de Dieu by Nabil Ayouch”
The week ahead
Oh I’ve had a trying week. One filled with relationship ups and downs. Nothing major, just tiring. So as I head back to the office tomorrow, I’m… Read more “The week ahead”
Arm candy
I’ve added another vintage Moroccan carpet to my collection. This time in the form of a clutch. (I *may* have a large collection of Moroccan leather handbags!)… Read more “Arm candy”
Oh November
I used to hate November. Gone are the pretty fall colours. Say hello to Daylight Savings Time. And rain. Or snow. And cold. Dreary. And the lack… Read more “Oh November”
The cost of living in Marrakech
I love life in Morocco. But the truth is I miss my family. And friends. And doing things together that you do when you live in the… Read more “The cost of living in Marrakech”
The feast is coming…
…and it’s time to pick out a sheep. And get it home… Eid Mubarak from Marrakech. P.S. For readers unfamiliar with the important Islamic Feast of the… Read more “The feast is coming…”
Happy autumn!
Oh it’s been a long summer. Temperatures above +45’C for weeks. Battling one illness after another. And add to this the holy month of Ramadan which was… Read more “Happy autumn!”
The cool sound of Hindi Zahra
It was a perfect evening. A perfect evening for an outdoor concert. And since I’d arrived early, I also had the chance to hear Moroccan chanteuse Hindi… Read more “The cool sound of Hindi Zahra”
Ramadan in Marrakech
As the sun was setting over the red city, friends were gathering for ftour, the traditional meal following a day of fasting. And while I was originally… Read more “Ramadan in Marrakech”
The beauty of friendships
I’ve just returned from a hike. In Switzerland. Where the valleys were filled with all kinds of beautiful wild flowers. And on my second day of hiking… Read more “The beauty of friendships”
A little imagination
Oh there’s a magical little place in Morocco. A place where the rock formations are like a storybook filled with fairytales. A place where these rock formations… Read more “A little imagination”
Story time with Richard Hamilton
It was like a story time for children. Only we were grown ups. In a chic boutique. Sipping delicious Moroccan wines. Sharing a love for the city… Read more “Story time with Richard Hamilton”
Le Loft, or a wonderful place to spend an afternoon
It was time to celebrate. The fact that we were no longer 30. But rather in our 30s. So the venue had to be somewhere cool. And… Read more “Le Loft, or a wonderful place to spend an afternoon”