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 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
The Vatican not only is the world's smallest country, it is also fully governed by a religion. The Catholics have their headquarters in this small city-state, and everything there reminds you of Christianity. The souvenir shops sell rosaries and postcards of saints, the statues represent angels and former popes, the churches are bigger than nature, … Continue reading Beauty in a Controversial Country
The Dominican Republic is mostly famous for its beach resorts. Even though tourists from all around the world travel there to relax and sunbathe throughout the year, the North-American vacationers are really the main clientele; they love to fly to this small country during winter to enjoy the DR's cheap all-inclusive gigantic hotels. It is … Continue reading Fun Times in the Dominican Rep.
Bittersweet Travel Memories 