Having spent the Christmas holidays in Canada, and now the credit cards bills are arriving, I’m realizing just how much of a workout my credit card received!… Read more “Moments that money can’t buy”
Category: Mandy in Morocco
Slow-travel Morocco, stops worth an extra night
One of my favourite places to holiday is Morocco. Beyond the hectic souks and big cities, nature awaits. Palm groves, mountainous deserts, beautiful mountain ranges and even… Read more “Slow-travel Morocco, stops worth an extra night”
Street art: Alec Monopoly
It was one of my favourite exhibits in Marrakech, and at one of my favourite galleries in Marrakech. The venue: BCK Gallery The artist: Alec Monopoly The theme:… Read more “Street art: Alec Monopoly”
The beauty of winter
I’ve just returned from a snowy, cold and blizzard-stricken Canada. We even had ice fog, something I’d never even heard of. It was so cold, it was… Read more “The beauty of winter”
What I learned in 2013
Though 2013 certainly had its highs and lows, moments of joy and moments of tears, and a sense of accomplishment often accompanied by a sense of failure,… Read more “What I learned in 2013”
Turkey: When to go
With Christmas and New Year over, it’s time to start planning the next holiday. If you need a break, especially after the holidays, I’d highly recommend a… Read more “Turkey: When to go”
2013, a fabulous year!
As 2013 comes to an end, I can’t help but think this has been an absolutely amazing year. Yes, I’m one lucky gal to be blessed with… Read more “2013, a fabulous year!”
Piles of rocks
As I wandered around the ruins of Heiropolis in Turkey, and reflected on my visits to a few other ruins, I couldn’t help but think that the… Read more “Piles of rocks”
Getting ready for the holidays!
Yikes! In just two weeks I’ll be heading home for Christmas. Two weeks until I am face-to-face with winter. Snow. Cold. And everything else I HATE about… Read more “Getting ready for the holidays!”
Missing Morocco
Having been in Turkey for five weeks now, and loving it, I do find myself missing Morocco. The vibrant colours. The hectic medinas. The landscapes – desert,… Read more “Missing Morocco”
Topkapi Palace vs. Alhambra
Upon arriving in Istanbul I started researching things to see and do in this incredibly amazing city. Topkapi Palace was highly recommended and featured on every travel… Read more “Topkapi Palace vs. Alhambra”
A Saturday night in Trabzon
For most, a trip to the Sumela Monastery is all there is to see in Trabzon, Turkey. Unless of course you like to head off the beaten… Read more “A Saturday night in Trabzon”
Looking up
Perhaps because I was always so busy. Perhaps because I always needed to respond to an email immediately. Or a telephone that rang non-stop. Perhaps because I… Read more “Looking up”
I heart Cappadocia
Oh I’ve found a little slice of heaven right here in Turkey. And it’s called Goreme. After extending my visit, I left the village. Only to return… Read more “I heart Cappadocia”
What is it about Istanbul…
Perhaps because it was sunny, I saw the best side of Istanbul. But I won’t deny that it may have been because of the amazing food. That… Read more “What is it about Istanbul…”
Just me
Oh dear readers, it’s been a rough few weeks. Weeks filled with major decisions to be contemplated and made. And rather than making an irrational decision,… Read more “Just me”
Fes: A few tips
Tiny alleyways. Donkeys pulling all kinds of goods. Locals going about their daily lives. Centuries-old architecture including the first university in the world, al-Karaouine. Mouth-watering specialties. The… Read more “Fes: A few tips”
Eid Mubarak from Morocco
The days leading up to the big feast, Eid Al Adha, are some of the most exciting and hectic here in Morocco as sheep are purchased and… Read more “Eid Mubarak from Morocco”
Morning person
After years of staying out far too late and dreading the mornings, spending Sundays in bed catching up on much-needed sleep, I have to tell you I’m… Read more “Morning person”
Driving Forces at TEDx Marrakesh
I recently spent a weekend filled with inspiring talk by fascinating people. Oh and good food and wine over interesting conversations. All at TEDx Marrakesh, one of… Read more “Driving Forces at TEDx Marrakesh”