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['July 20, 2019
Marrakech Podcast:
A Marrakech visit is an absolutely delightful way to spend your vacation!\xa0 \xa0Since this would have turned into a small novel if l decided to just write about it,\xa0 l added an accompanying podcast so as to squeeze in as much information as possible. Our journey started out a little rough when l realized upon getting to the airport that l had forgotten my luggage at home :-(. I only had my purse and toothbrush on me!
A trip to the souk fixed that upon arrival though. Marrakesh deserves your visit. Here are the reasons why l think more and more people are discovering a part of Africa that has long been a playground for the extremely rich and very famous people like The Beatles in their prime, The Rolling Stones, and Winston Churchill.
Reasons to visit Marrakesh:
* Majorelle Gardens
* Medina
* Cheap flights
* Ben Yousser Madrasa school
* Agdal Gardens
* Koutoubia Mosque
* Bahia Palace
* Favourable currency exchange making for a cheap holiday in Morocco
* Menara Gardens
* Saadian Tombs
* Hamaam Experience
Cheap flights to Marrakech: A great reason to visit Marrakech
There are lots of airlines offering cheap flights to Marrakech. These airlines include big companies like KLM and Iberia. Right along with them are no frills airlines like Vueling and Ryanair. Since we lived in Seville, our flight was less than $50 RT per ticket and we flew Seville to Marrakech on Ryanair. The journey time was just under an hour which was absolutely fantastic. To find great flights to Marrakech, I suggest using a website like Skyscanner to find the best routes and prices.
History of Marrakesh:
Turbulent history-\xa0 Marrakech went through so many power struggles and captures in it’s over a thousand-year history. It still managed to rise from the literal ashes and stands as a true testament in the face of adversity.\xa0 It was ruled at various times by the Almoravids, the Marinids and the Saadians. It ultimately became a French Protectorate and home to stars like Maurice Chevalier, Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker. Marrakesh became independent in 1956.
The new city (Ville Nouvell), now called Gueliz was formed by the French diplomats, and planner Henri Post was commissioned to design it in 1914 on the outskirts of the Medina walls. Marrakesh became a “hippie Mecca” in the 60’s and a lot of the rock stars and fashion designers made homes there. Moroccans launched a grand plan to rid themselves of the long-haired westerners and their drug culture, clearing them out by the mid 70’s. French expats then moved in and began renovating the old town. It became a UNESCO heritage in 1982. Gueliz is where you would find all the modern conveniences of life, like banks, ATM, mall, theater etc. I prefer the old town.
Connection to South Spain (Andalusia) and Seville in particular. The Koutoubian mosque minaret is actually a twin of the one at the Giralda. Same thing for the one at the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Since the Giralda was used as a model for\xa0 so many other church towers, like Moscow’s Red Square ones\xa0 for instance, you could say it’s influence is indeed far-flung.
Arabic is the official language, with French being the second language. It makes sense therefore that most of the tourists are French people. A lot speak English as well, especially the younger ones, so don’t let that stop you.
Protect your trip with the best\xa0Travel Insurance.
\xa0Where to stay in Marrakech:
Our fantastic Riyadh Farhan experience, right in the middle of the Medina. Don’t even think of staying anywhere else :-)
Find fantastically priced Kemkem 38:19 Podcast with Expats Episode 5 – Nicole in Omanhttps://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:34:22 +0000 https://nextbiteoflife.com/?p=6110 https://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/#comments https://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/feed/ 26 The latest Podcast with Expats episode features Nicole Brewer, a very dynamic woman constantly on the go. Nicole is an expat currently living in Oman, and has been there for the past 3 years. Prior to that, she was living in South Korea. She is an English teacher by profession during the day, and a burgeoning entrepreneur the rest of the time. This episode discusses life and expat living in the Arabian Peninsula.
Podcast with Expats Episode 5 with Nicole in Oman:
Nicole is one busy woman and l was so glad she found time to talk to me about her expat life. I have been a big fan of hers for a bit. She runs one of the bigger Facebook groups called iluv2globetrot along with her business partner Renee. It is a group full of seasoned as well as wannabe travelers. A gathering place to discover and ask questions about travel, be it for work purposes or just vacation. Nicole and iluv2globetrot have been featured in National Geographic, Huffington Post and other news outlets.
On this podcast, we talk about:
* Where the heck Oman is ;-)
* What prompted her decision to become an expat
* How she ended up in Oman
* Job credentials
* Her life now compared to her life in the U.S prior
* Cost of living in her new country ( I want that sort of arrangement…sweet!)
* Her current salary and how much of it she saves
* The employment visa and the length of time it took to obtain
* Her iluv2globetrot plans as a viable side to main hustle
* Her never diminishing wanderlust
* Plans for the future
* Her advice for anyone contemplating doing the same
It’s always cool to speak to someone who has clarity about their lives. Her story could have easily been just another statistic after things went sour. Instead, she pulled herself out of the funk and made lemonade from her lemons. Very commendable.
You can find past podcast\xa0 episodes on this page. Thanks for listening, and as always, we welcome comments here and ratings on iTunes.
You can find Nicole on social media:
iluv2globetrot website
iluv2globetrot on Facebook
Pinnable:
Thank you Nicole for joining me on Podcast with Expats Episode 5. It was a real pleasure. I wish you continued success with all your future endeavours. I will be cheering from the sidelines :-)
Do you have any plans on becoming a future expat? Does the thought of living in a foreign country excite or frighten you? If you want to be an expat, what steps are you taking towards that goal that you can share with the rest of us?
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Marrakech Podcast:
A Marrakech visit is an absolutely delightful way to spend your vacation!\xa0 \xa0Since this would have turned into a small novel if l decided to just write about it,\xa0 l added an accompanying podcast so as to squeeze in as much information as possible. Our journey started out a little rough when l realized upon getting to the airport that l had forgotten my luggage at home :-(. I only had my purse and toothbrush on me!
A trip to the souk fixed that upon arrival though. Marrakesh deserves your visit. Here are the reasons why l think more and more people are discovering a part of Africa that has long been a playground for the extremely rich and very famous people like The Beatles in their prime, The Rolling Stones, and Winston Churchill.
Reasons to visit Marrakesh:
* Majorelle Gardens
* Medina
* Cheap flights
* Ben Yousser Madrasa school
* Agdal Gardens
* Koutoubia Mosque
* Bahia Palace
* Favourable currency exchange making for a cheap holiday in Morocco
* Menara Gardens
* Saadian Tombs
* Hamaam Experience
Cheap flights to Marrakech: A great reason to visit Marrakech
There are lots of airlines offering cheap flights to Marrakech. These airlines include big companies like KLM and Iberia. Right along with them are no frills airlines like Vueling and Ryanair. Since we lived in Seville, our flight was less than $50 RT per ticket and we flew Seville to Marrakech on Ryanair. The journey time was just under an hour which was absolutely fantastic. To find great flights to Marrakech, I suggest using a website like Skyscanner to find the best routes and prices.
History of Marrakesh:
Turbulent history-\xa0 Marrakech went through so many power struggles and captures in it’s over a thousand-year history. It still managed to rise from the literal ashes and stands as a true testament in the face of adversity.\xa0 It was ruled at various times by the Almoravids, the Marinids and the Saadians. It ultimately became a French Protectorate and home to stars like Maurice Chevalier, Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker. Marrakesh became independent in 1956.
The new city (Ville Nouvell), now called Gueliz was formed by the French diplomats, and planner Henri Post was commissioned to design it in 1914 on the outskirts of the Medina walls. Marrakesh became a “hippie Mecca” in the 60’s and a lot of the rock stars and fashion designers made homes there. Moroccans launched a grand plan to rid themselves of the long-haired westerners and their drug culture, clearing them out by the mid 70’s. French expats then moved in and began renovating the old town. It became a UNESCO heritage in 1982. Gueliz is where you would find all the modern conveniences of life, like banks, ATM, mall, theater etc. I prefer the old town.
Connection to South Spain (Andalusia) and Seville in particular. The Koutoubian mosque minaret is actually a twin of the one at the Giralda. Same thing for the one at the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Since the Giralda was used as a model for\xa0 so many other church towers, like Moscow’s Red Square ones\xa0 for instance, you could say it’s influence is indeed far-flung.
Arabic is the official language, with French being the second language. It makes sense therefore that most of the tourists are French people. A lot speak English as well, especially the younger ones, so don’t let that stop you.
Protect your trip with the best\xa0Travel Insurance.
\xa0Where to stay in Marrakech:
Our fantastic Riyadh Farhan experience, right in the middle of the Medina. Don’t even think of staying anywhere else :-)
Find fantastically priced Kemkem 38:19 Podcast with Expats Episode 5 – Nicole in Omanhttps://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:34:22 +0000 https://nextbiteoflife.com/?p=6110 https://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/#comments https://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/feed/ 26 The latest Podcast with Expats episode features Nicole Brewer, a very dynamic woman constantly on the go. Nicole is an expat currently living in Oman, and has been there for the past 3 years. Prior to that, she was living in South Korea. She is an English teacher by profession during the day, and a burgeoning entrepreneur the rest of the time. This episode discusses life and expat living in the Arabian Peninsula.
Podcast with Expats Episode 5 with Nicole in Oman:
Nicole is one busy woman and l was so glad she found time to talk to me about her expat life. I have been a big fan of hers for a bit. She runs one of the bigger Facebook groups called iluv2globetrot along with her business partner Renee. It is a group full of seasoned as well as wannabe travelers. A gathering place to discover and ask questions about travel, be it for work purposes or just vacation. Nicole and iluv2globetrot have been featured in National Geographic, Huffington Post and other news outlets.
On this podcast, we talk about:
* Where the heck Oman is ;-)
* What prompted her decision to become an expat
* How she ended up in Oman
* Job credentials
* Her life now compared to her life in the U.S prior
* Cost of living in her new country ( I want that sort of arrangement…sweet!)
* Her current salary and how much of it she saves
* The employment visa and the length of time it took to obtain
* Her iluv2globetrot plans as a viable side to main hustle
* Her never diminishing wanderlust
* Plans for the future
* Her advice for anyone contemplating doing the same
It’s always cool to speak to someone who has clarity about their lives. Her story could have easily been just another statistic after things went sour. Instead, she pulled herself out of the funk and made lemonade from her lemons. Very commendable.
You can find past podcast\xa0 episodes on this page. Thanks for listening, and as always, we welcome comments here and ratings on iTunes.
You can find Nicole on social media:
iluv2globetrot website
iluv2globetrot on Facebook
Pinnable:
Thank you Nicole for joining me on Podcast with Expats Episode 5. It was a real pleasure. I wish you continued success with all your future endeavours. I will be cheering from the sidelines :-)
Do you have any plans on becoming a future expat? Does the thought of living in a foreign country excite or frighten you? If you want to be an expat, what steps are you taking towards that goal that you can share with the rest of us?
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['July 20, 2019
Marrakech Podcast:
A Marrakech visit is an absolutely delightful way to spend your vacation!\xa0 \xa0Since this would have turned into a small novel if l decided to just write about it,\xa0 l added an accompanying podcast so as to squeeze in as much information as possible. Our journey started out a little rough when l realized upon getting to the airport that l had forgotten my luggage at home :-(. I only had my purse and toothbrush on me!
A trip to the souk fixed that upon arrival though. Marrakesh deserves your visit. Here are the reasons why l think more and more people are discovering a part of Africa that has long been a playground for the extremely rich and very famous people like The Beatles in their prime, The Rolling Stones, and Winston Churchill.
Reasons to visit Marrakesh:
* Majorelle Gardens
* Medina
* Cheap flights
* Ben Yousser Madrasa school
* Agdal Gardens
* Koutoubia Mosque
* Bahia Palace
* Favourable currency exchange making for a cheap holiday in Morocco
* Menara Gardens
* Saadian Tombs
* Hamaam Experience
Cheap flights to Marrakech: A great reason to visit Marrakech
There are lots of airlines offering cheap flights to Marrakech. These airlines include big companies like KLM and Iberia. Right along with them are no frills airlines like Vueling and Ryanair. Since we lived in Seville, our flight was less than $50 RT per ticket and we flew Seville to Marrakech on Ryanair. The journey time was just under an hour which was absolutely fantastic. To find great flights to Marrakech, I suggest using a website like Skyscanner to find the best routes and prices.
History of Marrakesh:
Turbulent history-\xa0 Marrakech went through so many power struggles and captures in it’s over a thousand-year history. It still managed to rise from the literal ashes and stands as a true testament in the face of adversity.\xa0 It was ruled at various times by the Almoravids, the Marinids and the Saadians. It ultimately became a French Protectorate and home to stars like Maurice Chevalier, Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker. Marrakesh became independent in 1956.
The new city (Ville Nouvell), now called Gueliz was formed by the French diplomats, and planner Henri Post was commissioned to design it in 1914 on the outskirts of the Medina walls. Marrakesh became a “hippie Mecca” in the 60’s and a lot of the rock stars and fashion designers made homes there. Moroccans launched a grand plan to rid themselves of the long-haired westerners and their drug culture, clearing them out by the mid 70’s. French expats then moved in and began renovating the old town. It became a UNESCO heritage in 1982. Gueliz is where you would find all the modern conveniences of life, like banks, ATM, mall, theater etc. I prefer the old town.
Connection to South Spain (Andalusia) and Seville in particular. The Koutoubian mosque minaret is actually a twin of the one at the Giralda. Same thing for the one at the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Since the Giralda was used as a model for\xa0 so many other church towers, like Moscow’s Red Square ones\xa0 for instance, you could say it’s influence is indeed far-flung.
Arabic is the official language, with French being the second language. It makes sense therefore that most of the tourists are French people. A lot speak English as well, especially the younger ones, so don’t let that stop you.
Protect your trip with the best\xa0Travel Insurance.
\xa0Where to stay in Marrakech:
Our fantastic Riyadh Farhan experience, right in the middle of the Medina. Don’t even think of staying anywhere else :-)
Find fantastically priced Kemkem 38:19 Podcast with Expats Episode 5 – Nicole in Omanhttps://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:34:22 +0000 https://nextbiteoflife.com/?p=6110 https://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/#comments https://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/feed/ 26 The latest Podcast with Expats episode features Nicole Brewer, a very dynamic woman constantly on the go. Nicole is an expat currently living in Oman, and has been there for the past 3 years. Prior to that, she was living in South Korea. She is an English teacher by profession during the day, and a burgeoning entrepreneur the rest of the time. This episode discusses life and expat living in the Arabian Peninsula.
Podcast with Expats Episode 5 with Nicole in Oman:
Nicole is one busy woman and l was so glad she found time to talk to me about her expat life. I have been a big fan of hers for a bit. She runs one of the bigger Facebook groups called iluv2globetrot along with her business partner Renee. It is a group full of seasoned as well as wannabe travelers. A gathering place to discover and ask questions about travel, be it for work purposes or just vacation. Nicole and iluv2globetrot have been featured in National Geographic, Huffington Post and other news outlets.
On this podcast, we talk about:
* Where the heck Oman is ;-)
* What prompted her decision to become an expat
* How she ended up in Oman
* Job credentials
* Her life now compared to her life in the U.S prior
* Cost of living in her new country ( I want that sort of arrangement…sweet!)
* Her current salary and how much of it she saves
* The employment visa and the length of time it took to obtain
* Her iluv2globetrot plans as a viable side to main hustle
* Her never diminishing wanderlust
* Plans for the future
* Her advice for anyone contemplating doing the same
It’s always cool to speak to someone who has clarity about their lives. Her story could have easily been just another statistic after things went sour. Instead, she pulled herself out of the funk and made lemonade from her lemons. Very commendable.
You can find past podcast\xa0 episodes on this page. Thanks for listening, and as always, we welcome comments here and ratings on iTunes.
You can find Nicole on social media:
iluv2globetrot website
iluv2globetrot on Facebook
Pinnable:
Thank you Nicole for joining me on Podcast with Expats Episode 5. It was a real pleasure. I wish you continued success with all your future endeavours. I will be cheering from the sidelines :-)
Do you have any plans on becoming a future expat? Does the thought of living in a foreign country excite or frighten you? If you want to be an expat, what steps are you taking towards that goal that you can share with the rest of us?
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Marrakech Podcast:
A Marrakech visit is an absolutely delightful way to spend your vacation!\xa0 \xa0Since this would have turned into a small novel if l decided to just write about it,\xa0 l added an accompanying podcast so as to squeeze in as much information as possible. Our journey started out a little rough when l realized upon getting to the airport that l had forgotten my luggage at home :-(. I only had my purse and toothbrush on me!
A trip to the souk fixed that upon arrival though. Marrakesh deserves your visit. Here are the reasons why l think more and more people are discovering a part of Africa that has long been a playground for the extremely rich and very famous people like The Beatles in their prime, The Rolling Stones, and Winston Churchill.
Reasons to visit Marrakesh:
* Majorelle Gardens
* Medina
* Cheap flights
* Ben Yousser Madrasa school
* Agdal Gardens
* Koutoubia Mosque
* Bahia Palace
* Favourable currency exchange making for a cheap holiday in Morocco
* Menara Gardens
* Saadian Tombs
* Hamaam Experience
Cheap flights to Marrakech: A great reason to visit Marrakech
There are lots of airlines offering cheap flights to Marrakech. These airlines include big companies like KLM and Iberia. Right along with them are no frills airlines like Vueling and Ryanair. Since we lived in Seville, our flight was less than $50 RT per ticket and we flew Seville to Marrakech on Ryanair. The journey time was just under an hour which was absolutely fantastic. To find great flights to Marrakech, I suggest using a website like Skyscanner to find the best routes and prices.
History of Marrakesh:
Turbulent history-\xa0 Marrakech went through so many power struggles and captures in it’s over a thousand-year history. It still managed to rise from the literal ashes and stands as a true testament in the face of adversity.\xa0 It was ruled at various times by the Almoravids, the Marinids and the Saadians. It ultimately became a French Protectorate and home to stars like Maurice Chevalier, Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker. Marrakesh became independent in 1956.
The new city (Ville Nouvell), now called Gueliz was formed by the French diplomats, and planner Henri Post was commissioned to design it in 1914 on the outskirts of the Medina walls. Marrakesh became a “hippie Mecca” in the 60’s and a lot of the rock stars and fashion designers made homes there. Moroccans launched a grand plan to rid themselves of the long-haired westerners and their drug culture, clearing them out by the mid 70’s. French expats then moved in and began renovating the old town. It became a UNESCO heritage in 1982. Gueliz is where you would find all the modern conveniences of life, like banks, ATM, mall, theater etc. I prefer the old town.
Connection to South Spain (Andalusia) and Seville in particular. The Koutoubian mosque minaret is actually a twin of the one at the Giralda. Same thing for the one at the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Since the Giralda was used as a model for\xa0 so many other church towers, like Moscow’s Red Square ones\xa0 for instance, you could say it’s influence is indeed far-flung.
Arabic is the official language, with French being the second language. It makes sense therefore that most of the tourists are French people. A lot speak English as well, especially the younger ones, so don’t let that stop you.
Protect your trip with the best\xa0Travel Insurance.
\xa0Where to stay in Marrakech:
Our fantastic Riyadh Farhan experience, right in the middle of the Medina. Don’t even think of staying anywhere else :-)
Find fantastically priced Kemkem 38:19 Podcast with Expats Episode 5 – Nicole in Omanhttps://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:34:22 +0000 https://nextbiteoflife.com/?p=6110 https://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/#comments https://nextbiteoflife.com/podcast-expats-episode-5/feed/ 26 The latest Podcast with Expats episode features Nicole Brewer, a very dynamic woman constantly on the go. Nicole is an expat currently living in Oman, and has been there for the past 3 years. Prior to that, she was living in South Korea. She is an English teacher by profession during the day, and a burgeoning entrepreneur the rest of the time. This episode discusses life and expat living in the Arabian Peninsula.
Podcast with Expats Episode 5 with Nicole in Oman:
Nicole is one busy woman and l was so glad she found time to talk to me about her expat life. I have been a big fan of hers for a bit. She runs one of the bigger Facebook groups called iluv2globetrot along with her business partner Renee. It is a group full of seasoned as well as wannabe travelers. A gathering place to discover and ask questions about travel, be it for work purposes or just vacation. Nicole and iluv2globetrot have been featured in National Geographic, Huffington Post and other news outlets.
On this podcast, we talk about:
* Where the heck Oman is ;-)
* What prompted her decision to become an expat
* How she ended up in Oman
* Job credentials
* Her life now compared to her life in the U.S prior
* Cost of living in her new country ( I want that sort of arrangement…sweet!)
* Her current salary and how much of it she saves
* The employment visa and the length of time it took to obtain
* Her iluv2globetrot plans as a viable side to main hustle
* Her never diminishing wanderlust
* Plans for the future
* Her advice for anyone contemplating doing the same
It’s always cool to speak to someone who has clarity about their lives. Her story could have easily been just another statistic after things went sour. Instead, she pulled herself out of the funk and made lemonade from her lemons. Very commendable.
You can find past podcast\xa0 episodes on this page. Thanks for listening, and as always, we welcome comments here and ratings on iTunes.
You can find Nicole on social media:
iluv2globetrot website
iluv2globetrot on Facebook
Pinnable:
Thank you Nicole for joining me on Podcast with Expats Episode 5. It was a real pleasure. I wish you continued success with all your future endeavours. I will be cheering from the sidelines :-)
Do you have any plans on becoming a future expat? Does the thought of living in a foreign country excite or frighten you? If you want to be an expat, what steps are you taking towards that goal that you can share with the rest of us?
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