Ashley MateriMarrakech, a cultural experienceThere is something special about Marrakech. It is charming, colourful, and just the right level of chaotic. There are museums and palaces…Mar 5, 20191Mar 5, 20191
Ashley MateriMarrakech, day oneI’m sitting on the rooftop of a local restaurant on the edge of the medina, near my riad. The air smells like fire and mint tea, and it’s…Mar 2, 2019Mar 2, 2019
Ashley MateriA few “European-isms”Police officers playing on their phones and/or smoking while out patrolling on the streets. I understand that they’re humans, but police…Feb 20, 2019Feb 20, 2019
Ashley MateriSome random thoughts about BudapestOne thing that really makes me miss Canada is how difficult it can be to find the most simple things. I’m used to convenience stores and…Feb 16, 2019Feb 16, 2019
Ashley MateriBerlin: First impressionsOn January 18th, I flew to the city I've been most looking forward to (so far) on my travel itinerary, and Berlin lived up to the hype.Jan 21, 2019Jan 21, 2019
Ashley MateriTravel musing: VomitOne thing I can’t help but notice about the cities of Europe is all the vomit in the steets. Do Canadians just handle their liquor better…Jan 21, 2019Jan 21, 2019
Ashley MateriReconciling vacation bliss with real lifeI’ve been in Europe for five months now. Over this time I have traveled as extensively as my work schedule (and wallet) would allow, I’ve…Jan 21, 2019Jan 21, 2019
Ashley MateriDusseldorfThe Canadians at NATO are really lucky to have a delegation that brings them together on a regular basis in a social setting. On December…Jan 13, 2019Jan 13, 2019
Ashley MateriHamburgHamburg is a city I’ve never had any interest in and knew nothing about. I knew it was in Germany, but it was shadowed by Berlin and…Jan 13, 2019Jan 13, 2019