In case you were wondering why I haven’t gone off an impassioned rant about the perils and pitfalls of the dating scene lately… it’s because I have a new man. While I’m sure many of you will be crestfallen at the lack of comedic canon fodder that came from my trials and tribulations as a…
Travel
48 Hours in Montreal
After spending the better part of 18 months cooped up in my 660 square foot condo and having my many shopping needs confined to the tap of an “Add to Cart” button, I leapt at the first opportunity to get out of town. When the provincial border between Ontario and Quebec reopened in late June,…
Calgary Tasting Tour
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…
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…
