Fatima
Hello everyone,
I'm Fatima, a journalist and editor with a passion for culture, travel, design, food and beautiful places.
I live in Bordeaux with my husband and our two sons. Before settling here, I lived in Paris and spent several years in New York. Travel has always been an important part of my life, and I have been fortunate enough to explore many corners of the world. What I enjoy most is not simply visiting a destination, but staying long enough to experience its culture, discover its neighbourhoods, meet local people and enjoy everyday life.
Today, one of my greatest pleasures is sharing that curiosity with my children and helping them discover different cultures, landscapes and ways of life.
I love cooking, discovering new restaurants, reading, drawing, listening to music and spending time with family and friends. I'm endlessly inspired by beautiful homes, interesting people, lively conversations and places with a strong sense of character.
A few years ago, I fell in love with Bordeaux. To me, it offers a wonderful combination of elegant architecture, outstanding food and wine, a relaxed pace of life and easy access to the ocean. I never tire of wandering through its streets, cycling around the city or escaping to nearby places such as Saint-Émilion, Cap Ferret, Arcachon, Lacanau and the Médoc vineyards.
We joined HomeExchange because we love discovering places through the eyes of the people who live there. We value trust, authenticity and kindness, and we always take great care of the homes where we stay.
We look forward to meeting fellow travellers and sharing wonderful exchanges in the years to come.