What Living in Morocco as an Expat is Really Like

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For this fall’s Living Abroad series, our next stop is Morocco. Sinclair, an American elementary school teacher, lives in Tangier, Morocco’s third-largest city. Here, Sinclair describes Moroccan nut, date, and avocado smoothies, her experience dating in Morocco, and Tangier’s unlikely love for Birkenstocks… Sinclair’s background: I moved to Morocco in September 2019 and quickly fell…

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The Ultimate Chicago to New Orleans Road Trip on Interstate 55

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Wanting to do a Chicago to New Orleans road trip? Interstate 55 (I-55), is a major highway that stretches from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana on the Gulf of Mexico, to the bustling metropolis of Chicago, Illinois on Lake Michigan. Spanning over 960 miles, this iconic route passes through several states, each offering…

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I’m back after yet another hiatus…

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Once again I have had circumstances that have taken me away from being present here on Blogger as well as from moving forward with my “Imperfect Strangers” book project. I feel akin to Mooch, the cat featured in the Mutts comic strip atop this entry and I must confess, the longer I’m away from my…

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A little slice of paradise at Hillside — The Collyer Twins

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As seasoned travellers or if I’m honest, probably weekly travellers, I’d like to feel we have a reasonable idea of what would constitute as ‘a place worth ticking off your bucket list’. Obviously this decision will always come down to personal taste and generally, I’m more of a sucker for a beautiful setting as opposed…

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Why Middle-Aged Women Should Celebrate Their Journeys

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As a women’s mindset coach for middle-aged women, I’ve had far too many conversations about the fear and anxiety that often come with growing older and the idea that it’s a sure sign our lives are all but over or that we are somehow decrepit, feeble, or over the hill. Seriously? I’m not sure about…

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The Best Christmas Lights in Salt Lake City (Free Ones & Events)

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Last Updated on Oct 1, 2024 The holiday season in Salt Lake City is a time of wonder and joy, and nothing says Christmas quite like the dazzling display of lights that adorn the city. From twinkling street corners to spectacular light shows, the city’s festive lights are a must-see during the holiday season and…

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11 Magical Medieval Small Towns in Europe To Visit

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From forest-shrouded communities living in hilltop hamlets to coastal fishing communities that blossomed into trading ports, there is no shortage of beautiful small towns in Europe. Yet there’s one thing that Europe’s most magical towns often have in common: medieval roots. And I love them.  Half-timbered homes, hardy defensive walls and the Romanesque and Gothic…

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DISCOVER YOUR 6 TOP ENERGY DRAINERS – Lynda Field

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1 Negative thinking. You know that this is always bad news. As soon as you indulge in this you lose your calm self-assuredness and begin to sound like a loser, not a good image! When you catch yourself wallowing around in the negative cycle of defeat just ask yourself, ‘Do I really want to be…

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Reflections from the Road | Vol. 60 – Angie Away

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Hello friendos from soggy Florida, where the hurricanes and election commercials are as plentiful as the mosquitos. (If you were thinking about moving here… we should chat.) It has been a brat summer indeed, hot to go in all the worst ways, and so not demure and not mindful that I forgot to celebrate my…

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Discover South Seattle’s Romantic Side: Local Gems and Hidden Treasures

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Seattle Southside is so much more than a Seattle bedroom community or the halfway point between Seattle and Tacoma. It’s a vibrant, thriving community with a unique history and bright future. Whether you’re in for a day or staying for the weekend, there are so many romantic things to do and places to eat and…

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