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A Week Lost in the Medina of Marrakech
Every alley holds a surprise — a hidden riad, a spice merchant with stories older than the city itself, a courtyard garden that stops you cold.
10 min read·September 2026
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There's a moment just before sunset when the cliffs of Positano turn the color of warm honey. I've been chasing that light for three days.
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Hello, I'm Bobbie
I've been traveling the world for over 30 years, and I still get butterflies before every trip. This blog is my way of sharing the places that moved me, the meals that surprised me, and the hotels where I slept like a queen — and the ones where I didn't.
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