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Mandy In Morocco

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

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    Author: Mandy Sinclair

    On how gratitude is getting me through these strange times

    I started practicing gratitude back in 2008, long before the marketing of such feelings and things like gratitude journals were even a thing. I was mid-twenties, had… Read more “On how gratitude is getting me through these strange times”

    August 26, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Why I’m not looking forward to going back to “normal”

    When Morocco relaxed its quarantine restrictions on 24 June at midnight, I wasn’t racing out to the cafes and restaurants, laptop in hand for a change of… Read more “Why I’m not looking forward to going back to “normal””

    July 12, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    My quarantine life in Marrakech, Morocco

    With just a few hours to go before the government announces the next stage of our lockdown and we may start to deconfine here in Morocco, I’m reflecting… Read more “My quarantine life in Marrakech, Morocco”

    June 10, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This life coach is helping me live my best life in Marrakech

    Well life certainly has taken an unexpected turn, hasn’t it? I think the week of 9 March 2020 will go down as one of the craziest weeks… Read more “This life coach is helping me live my best life in Marrakech”

    May 3, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This musician is bringing Moroccan Tapes to the world and you are going to want to tune it!

    If, like me, your routine has shifted in the last couple of weeks and you’re now settling in, but looking for something to listen to, I’ve got… Read more “This musician is bringing Moroccan Tapes to the world and you are going to want to tune it!”

    March 29, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Meet the woman who started the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair on episode 031 of Why Morocco

    The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Marrakech has wrapped up for another year. And what a fair it was. From the official fair at La Mamounia… Read more “Meet the woman who started the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair on episode 031 of Why Morocco”

    March 13, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    The area around Fez, Morocco is worth exploring. Helen Ranger tells us why on episode 30 of Why Morocco

    It’s no secret that I’m not a great fan of Fez. I feel like one is either more Marrakech or more Fez. And I fit in to… Read more “The area around Fez, Morocco is worth exploring. Helen Ranger tells us why on episode 30 of Why Morocco”

    March 7, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    There are two New Year’s Day celebrations in Morocco each January. Meryam Demnati tells us about the second one

    Now that January is outta the way and the new year, new me stuff on social media seems to have disappeared, I feel like we can finally… Read more “There are two New Year’s Day celebrations in Morocco each January. Meryam Demnati tells us about the second one”

    February 2, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Meet the architect working on a conservation plan for the Sidi Harazem thermal baths near Fez

    You may have noticed from listening to Why Morocco podcast that I’m rather interested in architecture. After all, Morocco is home to endless inspirational interior design and… Read more “Meet the architect working on a conservation plan for the Sidi Harazem thermal baths near Fez”

    January 9, 2020October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This map will help you explore the modern architecture of Casablanca on episode 26 of Why Morocco

    For the latest episode of Why Morocco podcast, architects Imad Dahmani and Lahbib el Moumni and I wandered around Casablanca, exploring some of the modernist architecture (residential,… Read more “This map will help you explore the modern architecture of Casablanca on episode 26 of Why Morocco”

    November 27, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This restaurant is reason enough to stop in Casablanca on episode 25 of Why Morocco

    For the latest episode of Why Morocco podcast I travelled to Casablanca to meet Justina Tulloch, the Aussie partner and one half of the duo behind Bondi… Read more “This restaurant is reason enough to stop in Casablanca on episode 25 of Why Morocco”

    November 3, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    This is how to gain access to an artist’s studio in Marrakech

    As a life-long learner, I’m a fan of spending my Saturdays in artists’ studios in Marrakech learning a new craft or trade. When travelling, it’s often an… Read more “This is how to gain access to an artist’s studio in Marrakech”

    September 25, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Richard Hamilton talks about writing Tangier: From the Romans to the Rolling Stones

    I’m back after a summer podcasting break, and while it wasn’t a true break as I was working on growth strategy, uploading the podcast to Spotify, preparing… Read more “Richard Hamilton talks about writing Tangier: From the Romans to the Rolling Stones”

    August 28, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Rose Buttons talks about why the hillside town in Morocco needs to be on your travel bucket list!

    If you’re the type of traveller who likes to get off the beaten path when travelling and do as the locals do, you won’t want to miss… Read more “Rose Buttons talks about why the hillside town in Morocco needs to be on your travel bucket list!”

    July 11, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Planning a summer vacation in Morocco on episode 019 of Why Morocco

    I don’t know about you, but I am seriously in summer vacation mode here in Marrakech. With just a week to go before I head to Canada… Read more “Planning a summer vacation in Morocco on episode 019 of Why Morocco”

    June 16, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    You’ll want to hear about this trek along Morocco’s Draa River on episode 018 of Why Morocco

    Ramadan is in full swing here in Marrakech and I have to say, I have more energy than I expected despite the fact that temperatures this week… Read more “You’ll want to hear about this trek along Morocco’s Draa River on episode 018 of Why Morocco”

    May 15, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    Why you should visit Morocco during Ramadan on episode 017 of Why Morocco

    As we’re gearing up for Ramadan in a few days, I sat down with Assim, one of my valued Tasting Marrakech guides, to chat about travelling to… Read more “Why you should visit Morocco during Ramadan on episode 017 of Why Morocco”

    May 1, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    When artist Christo came to Marrakech and recorded episode 015 of Why Morocco

    It was a rather cool, grey day in Marrakech when I had the opportunity to interview artist Christo during the opening of his exhibition Femmes at the… Read more “When artist Christo came to Marrakech and recorded episode 015 of Why Morocco”

    April 28, 2019October 26, 2020 by Mandy Sinclair

    There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech

    It’s one of my favourite places to retreat to in Marrakech. A wander through the permanent collection at the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech immediately puts me… Read more “There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech”

    September 19, 2018April 8, 2019 by Mandy Sinclair

    Episode 03 Why Morocco – Nargisse Benkabbou on Moroccan cuisine

    For the third podcast episode of Why Morocco, I reached blogger, chef and cookbook author Nargisse Benkabbou by phone at her home in London in advance of… Read more “Episode 03 Why Morocco – Nargisse Benkabbou on Moroccan cuisine”

    September 12, 2018April 8, 2019 by Mandy Sinclair

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    Typically more a fan of summer beach days, a dose Typically more a fan of summer beach days, a dose of winter sun meant a beautiful winter sunset down by the port where my favourite takeaway in the county is remaining open for business year-round. And I had a night off from cooking 🙂. 

#lakelife #fishandchipshop #portofGoderich #HuronCounty #sunsetphotography #winter2020 #sunsetlovers #Goderich
    The days are certainly getting longer, but the nig The days are certainly getting longer, but the nights are still even longer, so I've been soaking up the sunshine and winter light before retreating fireside with a good book for the evening.

#winter #sunset #outdoors #winterlandscape #ruralliving #HuronCounty #Canadianwinter #sunsetphotography #stayhome
    #tb to lockdown in Morocco when @andedyr snapped a #tb to lockdown in Morocco when @andedyr snapped a Polaroid just minutes before the 6 pm curfew felt rebellious. 

We're on day four of lockdown in Ontario and I'm so totally over it.

#lockdown #covid_19 #Polaroid #Marrakech #streetart
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    In between cozying up with a good book and @coasta In between cozying up with a good book and @coastalcoffeeco holiday blend, I've been hitting the nearby @g2grailtrail trails for winter walks and rural views this week.

#ruralliving #outdoors #hiking #g2gtrail #HuronCounty #ruralist #naturelovers #grateful #winterishere #winter #winterwonderland #ontarioswestcoast
    Country drives and country roads. #ruralliving #r Country drives and country roads.

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    Wandering in a winter wonderland ❄❄❄ #winte Wandering in a winter wonderland ❄❄❄

#winterwonderland #winterishere #December #hotchocolatetime #walkinginawinterwonderland #HuronCounty #Ontario #getoutside
    Here's hoping for snowy days and festive vibes aft Here's hoping for snowy days and festive vibes after some grey November days as we say hello to December in a few short hours. 

#November #countryroads #ruralliving #HuronCounty #ontarioswestcoast
#greyskies #countdowntochristmas #ruralist #amishcountry
    I'm writing about snowshoeing in the county for lo I'm writing about snowshoeing in the county for local travel magazine @stopsalongthewayhuron and that meant pulling on my (new) winter boots and exploring the nearby trails in the afternoon sunshine instead of moaning about how cold it is outside! Quite the change from previous winters in Canada! 

#winter #snowshoeing #getoutside #outdooradventures #hygge #sunshine #vitaminD #freelancewriter #writer #contentcreator
    A season of transformation is underway. Anyone els A season of transformation is underway. Anyone else feeling it?

#butterfly #monarchbutterfly #streetart #Goderich #autumn #transformation #HuronCounty #ontarioswestcoast
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