Carrying a Pause Home
It was one of those spring days, when nature blooms in full colors… where greens are lush, yellows are joyful, and whites are pure. The blue sky above made the whole scene so peaceful. We were walking around the Shoul…
Fatima Zahrae
Every Place Has a Feeling
Every year my friend who runs a travel agency (Shoutout to Houria Travels and events :D) plans a mystery trip. No one knows where we’re going or who else is coming until the journey has already started. This year took…
This Is How We Started the Year
I have a thing for gift-giving. Every new event or celebration, I jump on the occasion to surprise people with a little token — something tangible, something people can hold and keep. Not a digital message, but a real letter. I…
Neighbors
Every time our neighbor’s avocado tree gave fruits, he’d show up at the door with some for us. I don’t think I fully understand how privileged we are in front of that kind of generosity. A tree that gives, and…
Cure
Every winter, when one of us had a sore throat, my father made them a special tea: lemon, ginger, and honey poured over with hot water. We make it ourselves from time to time, exactly the same way, ingredient for…
Fear, Watercolor and What the Trail Taught Me
Art and travel vlog of my hiking trip to Ait Bouguemaz at the end of this post. I recently hiked through Aït Bouguemez (known as the Happy Valley) nestled in the Moroccan High Atlas Mountains. It wasn’t my first visit;…
On making art journal pages during difficult times
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” – Pablo Picasso For me, making art is a way to express myself and release emotion. Art journaling, in particular, has become my favorite practice; a quick and intuitive…