Sicily was Greece, only with richer soil and more sources of seafood and wild game. – Michael Bennett Visiting Syracuse was like being transported to a Greek isle. Arriving in Sicily during the 8th century BC, Greeks brought democracy and Hellenic culture to the island along with their mythology, fishing techniques and a distinct ‘doric … More Finding ancient Greece in Italy and a whole lot more
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot, and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. – Charles Dickens, Great Expectations Another month has come and gone, and it’s now officially spring. One quarter of the year is already behind us. Where … More What we’ve been up to – March 2026
Travel is about going places from which you never entirely come back. – Pico Iyer In December I sat down to update the list of countries I’ve been to, adding Tunisia and the four Balkan countries Robie and I visited last year. The list includes my first border crossing into Canada at the age of … More The Travelers Century Club
I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery. – Luis Barragan When the busy souk and crowded alleyways of the Marrakech medina got too overwhelming, Reid and I set out to find serenity in the peaceful green spaces of the Red City. Le Jardin Secret Situated in the … More Mystical, Mysterious Marrakech… Part 2: Finding serenity
How did it get so late so soon? – Dr. Seuss Welcome to the first in a new series of posts, one that will provide an overview of what we did the past month. Inside these articles Robie and I will relate recent travels, provide glimpses into destinations we plan to cover in later posts, … More What we did last month – January & February 2026
Marrakech is more than a city, it’s a feeling – the warmth of the sun, the scent of spices, and the chatter of locals all come together to create a magical ambience. — Unknown Hello everyone, Robie here. After eighty days in Essaouira and a trip to the Sahara, Reid and I went to Marrakech for … More Mystical, Mysterious Marrakech… Part 1
Free speech isn’t just about speaking. It’s also about listening. – Tim Cook You’re standing at the site of the world’s oldest, public, internationally recognized, open-air, free speech platform. Once the site of gallows, for nearly six centuries more than 50,000 were given the right to utter a final, unedited speech here before they were … More Where are you now?
When the stomach gets full it tells the head to sing. – Moroccan proverb After getting a taste of Morocco’s mouthwatering cuisine, Robie and I couldn’t wait to find a market filled with exotic spice blends, briny olives, fresh vegetables and loaves of round bread to reconstruct some of the dishes in our rented apartment … More Shopping & cooking in Morocco
In the desert, in the pure clean atmosphere, in the silence – there you can find yourself. — Father Dioscuros Hello all, Robie here. When staying in one place long-term, Reid and I try and take one short trip a month. During our stay in Morocco, that included a visit to Agadir, a large port city … More Desert Dreaming
A little imagination goes a long way in Fez. – Tahir Shah Authors’ note: This post follows Reid’s travels in Morocco during college. The country, so vivid and exotic was unlike any she’d seen before. Mesmerized, she vowed to return but it would take nearly four decades before she rediscovered this wonderful country. Before delving … More Morocco impressions – mysterious Fez
Reid & Robie 