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Photo by Nick |
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Photo by Nick |
Photo by Nick |
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My couple days in Paris were lovely and while I actually prefer the city cooler and less crowded in other times of the year, it was a lovely visit to the City of Light.
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Check in – There is no check in desk here, but the Riad will send someone to pick you up at the airport. They then drive you to the end of a road, stop, unload your luggage and another person comes running with a wheelbarrow to take you down the narrow pedestrian alley to the Riad. The moment you walk in the Riad, the dust and chaos of the streets outside settles and it’s a place of tranquility.
Room – Our room was fantastic. 25 foot high carved wood ceiling, Moroccan tile across the floor, wooden doors 15 feet high carved in the most intricate design, we felt like we were in a palace.
Grounds – The whole Riad is immaculate, not just the rooms. The central courtyard where you eat is divine with the sound of cool water running from the small fountain and the palm trees soaring over you. Don’t miss the rooftop where you can lounge around and see over all of Marrakech and the mountains in the distance. We took in the sunset up here and it was magical. I also had henna on my hands done up here on the roof as we watched the world go by around us.
Design – This Riad is exactly how I expected Morocco to be and much much more. The decor was perfect and so right for the place. Moroccan lanterns light your way at every turn and everything was immaculate.
Food – Out of everything at Riad 72, the food was perhaps the best of all. Every morning, a breakfast spread is there for you, set up at your own private table. The night we arrived late, they had waited to set our table with rose petals to accompany our meal, some of the best food I’ve ever had. Fatima, the cook, goes everyday to the markets and buys what’s fresh, there are no menus but you don’t need them. Don’t forget to spend some time in the afternoon with fresh Moroccan mint tea and cookies.
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After our trip through New England at the end of May, the weather was less than predictable and ranged from the low 50’s to the high 70’s in just the 4 days we were there. Here’s everything that I wore and packaged for our trip when traveling through Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island in late Spring.
Red Striped Shirt | Madewell Denim | Navy Boden Jacket (sold out) |
White Oxfords (similar) | Tan Dooney and Bourke Purse (similar)
Paige khaki jeans | Navy Raincoat (similar) | Burberry Rain Boots (Similar) |
Madewell Scarf (similar) | Ralph Lauren Orange Cross Body Purse (similar)
Madewell Denim | Madewell Jacket (similar)| Ralph Lauren Orange Cross Body Purse (similar)
Topshop World Scarf (similar) | White Converse Low Tops
This hotel was truly a joy to stay in. The views from our room were incredible as was the design and style of the hotel. Location couldn’t be beat and the service was top notch. This was actually one stay that we used a free night (on hotels.com) for and while it was more than we generally spend on hotels, it was a splurge worthwhile since we got one night pretty much free and only had to pay for the second.This is the place to go and stay if you want a lovely modern hotel with service and views that can’t be beat in Nice. Here is my honest Hotel Review of Le Meridien Nice in Nice, France.
Food – We ordered room service one of the days we stayed here and enjoyed breakfast in our room overlooking the Mediterranean. The food was delicious and it came with a fantastic assortment of breads and pastries. The service was prompt and perfect.
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In a little break from New England posts, I’ve had this one in the queue for a while and thought today might be a good day to post it while Nick finishes editing all his beautiful photos of New England.
While I speak a lot about Portland on this blog and a bit about my childhood abroad in Saudi Arabia, I realized I haven’t really touched much on the other places that have shaped me into who I am and those places that I have called home over the years.
My brother and I in our front yard in Saudi in a rare rain storm. |
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Holding my first dog Maggie in Medford. |
Wandering around the Pearl District of Portland. |
The view from my apartment balcony in Honolulu. |