The venue was unique: the rooftop of Bastion Bab Marrakech in Essaouira Morocco. The decor was appropriate: Moroccan carpets and dotted with colourful poufs for lounging about.… Read more “A special venue at the Gnaoua and World Music Festival”
Author: admin
Home for a rest!
I’m home. In Canada. For a rest. You see I’ve had a busy few months. More than busy. Exhausting. Waking up, day after day, to a miles-long… Read more “Home for a rest!”
Gnaoua World Music Festival – Opening Day
We stumbled upon the parade at just the right time. The colourful musicians were making their way through the old medina of Essaouira as the famous sounds… Read more “Gnaoua World Music Festival – Opening Day”
Mandy on Music – Oum
One of the best things about going to Essaouira are the little music shops and the friendly shopkeepers only too excited to share their favourites musicians. And… Read more “Mandy on Music – Oum”
Marrakech: tips from an insider
I often get asked what to see and do in Marrakech. So I’ve compiled a list of things to see both in the new city and the… Read more “Marrakech: tips from an insider”
Art fit for a King
Since moving to Marrakech I’ve been blessed to meet some amazing people. And I was delighted when one of those amazing people invited me to an amazing… Read more “Art fit for a King”
Village life
Perhaps because I grew up in a small town, I just love the little Berber villages scattered on mountain-sides throughout the Atlas Mountains. Colourful houses lead to… Read more “Village life”
A magical night at Badii Palace
It’s one of the sites in Marrakech I normally tell people to give a miss. Unless of course there is a special event. And the light… Read more “A magical night at Badii Palace”
Must-see Morocco
Since moving to Morocco, I’ve had several visitors and through writing this blog I’ve had several people contact me about what to see and do in Morocco.… Read more “Must-see Morocco”
Springtime
Ah springtime. My favourite season here in Morocco. The temperatures are just right. The days are getting longer. And it’s time to just enjoy life before the… Read more “Springtime”
Essaouira, my favourite city escape
What’s blue and white and filled with beauty? The old city of Essaouira of course. Located just two hours from Marrakech, it’s the perfect two-day escape from… Read more “Essaouira, my favourite city escape”
Andalusia: Pretty
Wine sampled. Tapas enjoyed. Architecture admired. And bags filled with beautiful Spanish designs. After all, how could we resist when walking passed beautiful windows adorned like this… Read more “Andalusia: Pretty”
Andalusia: Stop #3
Our last stop saw us arriving in Granada. For just a short visit. Two nights, one day. Not nearly long enough. But long enough to see the… Read more “Andalusia: Stop #3”
Andalusia: Stop #2
We arrived in the pouring rain. But it didn’t matter. The charming old Jewish quarter of Cordoba complete with winding cobblestoned streets lead to little tapas bars… Read more “Andalusia: Stop #2”
Andalusia: Stop #1
I have a confession to make. I’m a bit of a history and architecture geek. And so when my friend, an equal geek about that kinda stuff,… Read more “Andalusia: Stop #1”
The busy myth
STOP GLORIFYING BUSY That’s my wish. I see people updating their social media statuses mentioning how busy they are. Hyping up the latest gigs they scored. The… Read more “The busy myth”
City girl
I’m a city girl. Like a live in the heart of the city, shop locally, eat locally and live locally kinda gal. My worst nightmare would be… Read more “City girl”
Perspective
Someone recently asked me if my life is as great as it sounds on Facebook, Twitter and through my blog. The short answer is yes. But the… Read more “Perspective”
The end of another day
Despite living here for two years, watching the sun set over the old city as Jeema el Fna comes to life is still a magical experience with… Read more “The end of another day”
Yes We Can!
Oh Obama. Why can’t Canada have a charismatic, inspirational leader like this man? But never mind. Did you see Obama’s inauguration speech the other day? Wow I… Read more “Yes We Can!”