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
Below us, spread out like a map, was Essaouira – a brilliant splash of white between the sea and sky. – Natasha Edwards Essaouira on Morocco’s Atlantic shore is a charming, relaxed, coastal town known for its picturesque medina, fleet of blue fishing boats and impressive fortress that offers a stunning backdrop between the desert … More Morocco impressions – scenic Essaouira
Moroccan food dances on your tongue with spices that tell a story of the desert and the sea. – @living_with_a_cook I adore Moroccan food. The rich, aromatic blend of Berber, Arabic and Mediterranean influences characterized by slow-cooked dishes filled with fragrant spices, fresh vegetables, meat and seafood served alongside fluffy couscous and round loaves of … More Mouthwatering Moroccan cuisine
Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage. – Paulo Coelho With our first full year of this roving retirement officially in the bag, Robie and I were curious where we spent our money. So we took a deep dive into last year’s finances and are sharing what we learned. 2025 Budget We … More How we lived on $53k as roving retirees in 2025
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
Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. – Hal Borland 2025 marks the end of our first full year as roving retirees, and Robie and I learned a lot in the past twelve months. We learned that seven months … More Welcome 2026!
He who has not seen Seville has not seen a marvel. – Anonymous After Reid finished her 500-mile journey along the Camino del Norte she needed some much-deserved downtime so we plotted a three-week stay in Andalucía split between hunting for free tapas in Granada and Seville, a city we hadn’t seen in more than … More Seville Cathedral and Real Alcazar gallery
The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe in. – Christopher Columbus At the end of the 15th century Seville was already known for its rich culture and dynamic history. Located 55 miles up the Guadalquivir River from the Atlantic, Seville was founded by Rome, … More Center of the world
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. – Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz This week’s post comes from Robie. After writing a few articles while I was on the Camino, several people asked to hear more from him, and I wholeheartedly agree. -Reid Hi, Robie here. When I talk to friends back home some … More How to watch your favorite movies and TV shows around the world
Reid & Robie 