I woke up in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, on a March day without knowing what I would be doing. I felt tired, had already done my share of hiking on the country side, and wanted to take things slow. I sat down at the Laundromat Cafe, texted my new travel companion, E, a cool girl from … Continue reading A Small Town Called Akranes
(Brussels-Amsterdam-Berlin-Prague-Vienna-Bratislava-Budapest) 1st May 2016, 6:00 pm (Montreal time)Well, it is finally official. In one hour, my flight to Brussels will take off. I don't think I realize what is currently happening... it's so abstract! Yesterday, I was still at work, sitting behind my computer screen, fantasizing about this exact moment. I am sitting, waiting at … Continue reading 7 Capitals in 17 Days
I had the chance to recently visit the Island of Djerba, right before summer (i.e. the touristic season), and I discovered a place filled with kind, welcoming people, architectural gems, breathtaking scenery, and delicious food (they have the best harissa in the world!). Djerba is one of Tunisia's 11 islands, and is the biggest, most … Continue reading Djerba: A Treasure Island
Last July, about a dozen of friends, my significant other and I went on a small weekend getaway in Cap Negro, a tiny, quasi-uninhabited town in the North of Tunisia. All I can say is that the two days that we spent there were magical and memorable. Here's how it all went down: Cap Negro … Continue reading A Weekend in Cap Negro
I wish that I could be original. I wish that I could tell everybody that my first visit to the Italian capital was the most unique experience in the world; a journey filled with underground parties, unexpected encounters, and crazy anecdotes. But the truth is that my first trip to Rome was the epitome of … Continue reading When in Rome
I am a big fan of lists, which is why, before I embark on a trip of any sort, I always refer to my very own ultimate packing list to decide what to bring with me. This particular list is really exhaustive and is the result of many years of traveling, of forgetting something important, … Continue reading My Ultimate Packing List
Traveling alone is wonderful, it gives you freedom to schedule and "unschedule" your journey as you want, it gives you independence and confidence. By traveling solo, I had the opportunity to easily meet people and sometimes follow them for a while, to take breaks on days when I did not feel like moving, and to … Continue reading 10 Books That Traveled With Me
I wouldn't say that Brussels is the most exciting city that there is, but it certainly has its charm. What I really enjoy about the Belgian capital is its cleanliness, architecture, artistic heritage, political implication, and its food. I mean, going on a trip to Belgium and not eating waffles and fries is pretty close … Continue reading Waffles + Fries: A Brussels Guide
I am well aware that for a myriad of tourists, Mexico is just another Latin American country to have fun and party. Indeed, Mexico is famous for its nightclubs, fiestas, and Spring Break events, as well as for its millions of beach resorts (approximate number). Both coasts of the country are always filled with (mostly) … Continue reading Mexico’s Wonder
Last Christmas was bittersweet. I was away from home (had been for six months), and felt nostalgic during the whole month of December. I was living in Tunisia (still am), and was sad to spend another Christmas far away from my country and my family, but mostly to spend the holidays surrounded by palm trees … Continue reading Christmas in Cannes
Bittersweet Travel Memories 