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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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    This author is helping me to travel at a time when we’re told to stay home

    A new year and another month in quarantine. I’m remaining hopeful that I may be able to return to Morocco soon. I was originally planning to travel… Read more “This author is helping me to travel at a time when we’re told to stay home”

    January 24, 2021January 22, 2021 by Mandy Sinclair

    On being vulnerable and pressing publish

    I’ve reached the end of my lockdown to-do list. Back in March as the world began to shut down initially, I met with my life coach to… Read more “On being vulnerable and pressing publish”

    November 1, 2020February 10, 2021 by 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, 2020January 22, 2021 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

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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 

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    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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