Morocco On My Mind

Morocco On My Mind

On my last day in Morocco, with a heavy heart, I lugged my heavy suitcase into the airport at Casablanca. I had enjoyed two magical weeks in the breathtaking country, traveling over pristine mountains and through crowded bazaars, watching brilliant sunsets and...
In Praise of A Solo Staycation

In Praise of A Solo Staycation

The plan was simple. To take a week off from work and two days off from home. A solo staycation. Simply put, me time. I wanted to accomplish three things: Be silent Read without interruption Write without a break So I took my books, non-fiction and fiction, notebooks...
A Year-end List for A Very Unusual Year

A Year-end List for A Very Unusual Year

In retrospect, every year seems special – whether you count travels or achievements, weddings and graduations, outer goals or inner peace. What makes this year unique is the fact that it has been equally unusual for everyone. No place in the world was left...
Settling For A Staycation

Settling For A Staycation

Not long ago (or was it last year?), I was making a list of countries to visit, prioritising the ones I hoped to add in 2020. In the months since Covid-19, after being cooped up at home, working through weekdays and weekends, I needed a break; from my work, from home,...
Why I Travel And Why I Miss It Now

Why I Travel And Why I Miss It Now

I miss traveling.I travel often, sometimes with family, sometimes with friends. From the brainstorming of possible destinations, to the thrill of taking off, I enjoy the entire process. Much like the early stages of romantic love, the lure of travel obscures the pain...