travel & lifestyle
Last year I was sitting on a rooftop terrace at a riad in Marrakech when I had a realisation about the power of travel to fuel creativity. The sun was setting, the birds were singing and dancing across the sky, and the air was still warm from the heat of the day. I could hear… Continue reading Travel and creativity
Marrakech is a magical city. It's a place to dream and be inspired. A place to write stories and take photographs. It's a city shaped by travellers and nomads, with the spirit of wanderlust flowing through its streets. Images taken by Hayley Maguire in Marrakech, Morocco, in May 2019.
The definition of curiosity is a desire to learn or know about anything - pure inquisitiveness. I have always been curious. In my younger years I would jump from hobby to hobby, going to dance classes one month, then playing the violin the next. In my late teens and early 20's, my curiosity lured me… Continue reading Forever Curious
We all like to think of ourselves as discerning travellers - more concerned about the local culture, customs, fauna, and flora of the exotic places we are visiting than ticking off a bucket list and posing for selfies at iconic landmarks. We like to give the impression that we are care free and unconcerned about… Continue reading Travel Style
For anyone visiting the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, any trip to the region would be incomplete without making it to the top of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. Not only are the panoramic views stunning, but it's also a part of the local culture and a reflection of how the surrounding nature has influenced… Continue reading Mount Maunganui Summit Walk
The instructions from the manager seemed simple enough. Turn left out of the riad, then left again to find the main street.
Most yogis like to practice at their favourite studio, go to a particular class and learn from their best-loved instructors. It becomes a comforting routine. Going to the same place and seeing familiar faces.
Not many people plan to live a nomadic lifestyle. It's something that creeps up, gradually sinks in and becomes a way of life.
Morocco. An exotic land in northern Africa with desert dunes, a rich culture and a rugged coastline.
There is an art to a successful day trip. The destination has to be within easy travelling distance, but not too close so that it feels like home.
