Tag Archives: Morocco

Stepping Stones to Travel

by phyllis, June 23, 2016

When we created Her Mentor Center in 2000, our focus was on Baby Boomers in the Sandwich Generation. And way back then, before blogging was popular, women would email their personal, family, and travel stories to share on our website. Working up to the publication of “Whose Couch Is It Anyway?” our focus turned to Boomer Moms and their Millennials who had moved back home. And we discovered that, despite the financial and emotional stress of this transition, travel was still a high priority for both generations. According to Mark … Continue reading →

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Burma: A Country Poised to Flourish

by phyllis, January 30, 2014

I just returned from a fascinating trip to Burma, also known as Myanmar, one of the world’s last frontiers. It’s the second largest country in Southeast Asia, with a population of 60 million and over 53 million Buddhists. On water or land – walking, biking, hiking – gentle, friendly and kind people welcomed us.  I don’t know about you, but it feels like I’m always in a race against the clock. For the past three weeks I slowed way down. Of course we were on vacation so that says a … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Souks as a Way of Life

by phyllis, November 27, 2009

The souks and markets are a way of life in Morocco and you usually won’t have to go too far to find one. They are arguably the most exciting, colorful and enticing aspects of the culture. And one of the main aesthetic attractions is food, as indicated by this kiosk of olives. Open air food stalls offer big bowls of snail soup and dried fruit sellers line the countless alleyways. At every turn fruit and vegetable merchants are haggling over the price of their produce. Herbal medicines that will cure … Continue reading →

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Morocco, Thanksgiving and our Thanks to You

by phyllis, November 26, 2009

There are so many different ways that the Moroccan people creatively express themselves – through their carpets, jewelry, ceramics, wood carvings, leather goods. The winding alleyways of the souks are full of local artwork. The kiosks are colorful and the vendors thankful for your interest in what they do. And on this important holiday we have a lot to be thankful for even in these hard times. As always, members of the sandwich generation, we’re thankful to have you involved in the work we do. Our heartfelt wishes to you … Continue reading →

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