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
In this noisy world there are two places where one may yet go to do some quiet soul searching. Museums and public libraries. – Alice Childress On a bus from Essaouira to Marrakech, Robie and I couldn’t help overhearing a frantic phone call from a fellow passenger to her travel agent. “The flight you booked … More Exploring London’s Best Museums for Art Lovers
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
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
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