1. Last holiday
I spent two weeks in Brazil last September. I began with Rio de Janeiro and did all the thrilling touristy things.
2. A book or film that gave you a new insight to a city
Two in fact. Bad Times in Buenos Aires, a book by Miranda France, is of course about the vibrant Argentine capital. An Iranian film, The Lizard, is a hilarious portrayal of the privileges the clergy enjoy in Iran.
3. A destination you did on a shoestring budget
Cuba. I went as a journalist ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Revolution. Once I was through with work, two of my best friends joined me and we travelled from Havana to Trinidad and then to Santa Clara for a bit of a Che Guevara pilgrimage.
4. Most extravagant holiday
Oddly, it wasn't exactly a holiday but attending the Ubud Literary Festival in Bali was heavenly.'
5. A souvenir you've just picked up
I don't pick up souvenirs as such, but everywhere I go, I send a postcard to my brother Zulfi.
6. Three things you carry to make travel comfortable
A travel pillow; my notebook; a scarf--I'm always cold!
7. A destination that pleasantly surprised you
Stockholm. I thought it would be mind-numbingly boring, but it turned out to be quite radical.
8. Most overrated city/sight/experience
Marrakech. Everything in the city, from its food markets to its donkey carts, is too touristy for my liking.
Fatima's travel wishlist:
Argentina: Colourful, energetic... This country has very positive vibes.
Colombia: I guess I have to attribute it to a South American fixation.
South Africa: It is one of the places left over from my original wishlist.
I spent two weeks in Brazil last September. I began with Rio de Janeiro and did all the thrilling touristy things.
2. A book or film that gave you a new insight to a city
Two in fact. Bad Times in Buenos Aires, a book by Miranda France, is of course about the vibrant Argentine capital. An Iranian film, The Lizard, is a hilarious portrayal of the privileges the clergy enjoy in Iran.
3. A destination you did on a shoestring budget
Cuba. I went as a journalist ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Revolution. Once I was through with work, two of my best friends joined me and we travelled from Havana to Trinidad and then to Santa Clara for a bit of a Che Guevara pilgrimage.
4. Most extravagant holiday
Oddly, it wasn't exactly a holiday but attending the Ubud Literary Festival in Bali was heavenly.'
5. A souvenir you've just picked up
I don't pick up souvenirs as such, but everywhere I go, I send a postcard to my brother Zulfi.
6. Three things you carry to make travel comfortable
A travel pillow; my notebook; a scarf--I'm always cold!
7. A destination that pleasantly surprised you
Stockholm. I thought it would be mind-numbingly boring, but it turned out to be quite radical.
8. Most overrated city/sight/experience
Marrakech. Everything in the city, from its food markets to its donkey carts, is too touristy for my liking.
Fatima's travel wishlist:
Argentina: Colourful, energetic... This country has very positive vibes.
Colombia: I guess I have to attribute it to a South American fixation.
South Africa: It is one of the places left over from my original wishlist.
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