Episodes
Alice is in Saudi Arabia this week working on her potential next adventure. She is also going to the premier performance of "Zarqa Al Yamama" the first Saudi opera!
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/25/24
And...we're back! Having experienced the harrowing events of last September's earthquake, Alice brings us up to date on the course of recovery in Imlil, a new ambulance features prominently in the story! Alice has also been on the road working on a new super secret project and gives us a glimpse of what it might be about.
Published 04/11/24
Alice is safe and sound, but it has been a terrifying and difficult couple of days. We did this episode just to inform our listeners about the conditions in Morocco and to let them know how they can help relieve the suffering in Imlil. We will post information about the GoFundMe page as soon as I, Vic, can get it operational. Alice will post the link on her social media accounts.
Published 09/10/23
Alice has been to see her very pedantic, left leaning mechanic, who fixed her beloved Toyota Yaris. She also managed to lose two toe nails this week due to poorly executed lacing. Please remember to vote for the show at the British Podcast Awards! (link below in the notes)
Published 08/18/23
Happy and sad news from Imlil this week. Alice is suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous drumming, but there are lovely things to eat accompanying the noise.
Published 08/03/23
Another busy week has passed in Imlil, Squeaky the Cat had a run-in with an ornery tom cat, Alice hosted a party, and the local thirteen-year-old girls are being, well, thirteen-year-olds. Remember to vote for the show in the "Listener Choice Award" at the British Podcast Awards (URL in the show notes).
Published 07/20/23
There are Matrimonial, Capral, and Podcasting surprises in this episode! Alice is back in Imlil and has had quite a week with gooey marshmallow kisses, the coming union of the apothecary and constabulary, and an unlikely encounter with a gruff character. Also, please vote for the podcast in the British Podcasting Awards (URL in the show notes).
Published 07/06/23
Get a pen and piece of paper ready! To honor the International Day of the Camel, Alice is going to test your camel aptitude with a "Camel Quiz". Just guess who is the best camel of all time.
Published 06/23/23
Alice is down at the coast of Morocco in Essaouira where she is meditating on the meaning of life and how great the shopping is in the Medina. Alice's books, Adventures in Morocco, and Dodging Elephants are both on sale at Amazon for only 99p! See the show notes for the link. And, Rachel Bonkink's Meditation is also linked below.
Published 06/09/23
Looking for her next adventure, Alice embarks on her first journey to Saudi Arabia. What she experiences is at odds with her expectations.
Published 05/25/23
Alice was the keynote speaker at the 4th Dakhia International Congress on Desert Economy. In the company of many academic presenters, she spoke of walking with camels, and trekking in the desert.
Published 05/12/23
Alice is scouting out exciting and inspirational trails for her Intrepid Travel Women's Trek into the hills above Imlil. For more information see the episode notes!
Published 04/27/23
Alice is enjoying her new "Campal" unit as she car-camps along the Scottish coast. She also has some very useful do and do nots for us regarding book readings.
Published 04/13/23
After a week's delay (Alice's fault) we are back. Alice is in Scotland and had a rather unfortunate encounter with a sticky-fingered person just before leaving Morocco.
Published 03/30/23
During a hike and while sitting on a "bottom-shaped rock" high in the hills over Imlil, Morocco, Alice tells us about recently being on safari in her childhood home of Uganda. The story involves white rhinoceroses!
Published 03/09/23
This week, Alice takes us along on a journey to her childhood home in Uganda and tells us a bit about her "childhood interrupted". Don't worry, the story has a very happy ending...
Published 02/23/23
Following a difficult, but successful, summit of Mount Elgon, Alice is cooling her battered heels beside a beautiful lake in Uganda.
Published 02/09/23
Alice is back in her childhood home of Uganda. She is joined this week by Nicola and Stephen from Salve International. Salve International helps street kids from all over Africa recover their lives and finish their educations. And...they are beginning the long trek up Mount Elgon on Sunday!
Published 01/27/23
Alice is off to climb an ancient 4000 meter high volcano in Uganda! So, we have returned with Season Three...
Published 01/19/23
In this final episode of the Second Season, we talk about Alice's plans for the near term, and she relates her misadventures in Edinburgh. We will see all of you again in the Fall!
Published 06/02/22
It's been a quiet week in Imlil. Alice is enjoying the spring flowers, and the lovely juniper forests, but not descending 1000 meters on a sore ankle...
Published 05/19/22
Alice is hiking at Morocco's most popular ski resort high in the Atlas Mountains with a surprise guest.
Published 05/05/22
Alice and Vic have a lively discussion about, of all things, the similarities between Ramadan and life in small town Nebraska. However, life for both us will return to our everyday rituals when Ramadan ends in two weeks and Vic returns to Norway next week.
Published 04/21/22
After an exciting speaking engagement at the Royal Geographical Society in London, Alice is back in Imlil, where Ramadan has had a snowy start.
Published 04/07/22