I was tempted to write a “36 Hours in Calgary” post but then I realized I spent nearly the entire time in big sky country eating and imbibing so I wouldn’t have much insight to offer on topics beyond indulging. So, after four days in Calgary, here are my hot takes on must-visit restaurants and…
Travel
Fes & Chefchaouen: the Feast Continues
I made the 8-hour journey from Marrakech to Fes by train. I paid to upgrade to a first class ticket bringing the cost to only 310 Moroccan Dirhams – about $42 CAD. There were six people per compartment and it was remarkably comfortable. While I tried my best to avoid using the bathroom on the…
Marrakech: First Bites
I’ve landed in Marrakech. I’m staying at Riad L’Etoile D’Orient in the heart of the Medina. I’m surrounded by a maze of souks selling everything from Moroccan pastries to hand-painted pottery. The ochre-dusted alleys wind past all sorts of stunning craftsmanship, metal lanterns that cast constellations of light, leather goods hand-dyed at local tanneries, woven…
