Meryanne Loum-Martin’s morning commute is likely the most picturesque of any passerby to date: having made her permanent home in Marrakesh after spending much of her childhood on the go as the daughter of a diplomat, she now walks past palm trees on her way to the office. We talk to Meryanne about her definition of home, the importance of independence in marriage, and why, for her, staying intellectually challenged is the key to youth and happiness.