Retirement Travel – Page 2

Morocco Accommodation Guide – Where to stay in Essaouira, Agadir and Marrakech

March 19, 2026

Morocco is a beautiful place, incredibly beautiful, and also captivating. – Fatema Mernessi It can be hard figuring out where to stay in a new city, especially in a sensory-rich destination that might feel overwhelming. More than a place of diverse landscapes with snow-capped mountains, wind-swept coasts and Saharan dunes, Morocco takes visitors across a … More Morocco Accommodation Guide – Where to stay in Essaouira, Agadir and Marrakech

Mystical, Mysterious Marrakech… Part 2: Finding serenity

March 12, 2026

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

What we did last month – January & February 2026

March 10, 2026

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

Mystical, Mysterious Marrakech… Part 1

March 5, 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

Shopping & cooking in Morocco

February 19, 2026

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

Desert Dreaming

February 12, 2026

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

Morocco impressions – scenic Essaouira

February 5, 2026

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

Mouthwatering Moroccan cuisine

January 29, 2026

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

How we lived on $53k as roving retirees in 2025

January 22, 2026

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

Morocco impressions – mysterious Fez

January 8, 2026

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