I was just about to hit “Send” when the power went off on Monday night, or rather on Tuesday morning at 3 a.m. Damn it. I had to send the assignment. I’m not exactly new to… Read More

How am I supposed to explain China to Mark? The post The Fascinating Life of the People of Beijing first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

San Diego, California, is often referred to as “America’s Finest City”. It’s a US destination that has something for everyone, combining laid-back beach vibes with ur… Read More

Are you looking to go on vacation to France sometime soon?  You’re not alone.  After all, INsauga found it’s among Canadian’s top five favourite travel destinatio… Read More

The Great Wall winds up and down the mountains like a sleeping dragon. The post Climbing the Great Wall is as Amazing as it Sounds first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

The announcement that followed, almost as an afterthought, took us all by surprise. The post How to Land in Beijing with Absolutely Nothing first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Everything was going fine until the final announcement, after landing. The post The New Adventure Starts Now… With Some Drama first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

On Monday, we started to get ready for yet another trip and another life. The post Team Now Complete, Exciting Journey Begins! first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Sometimes, I’m not 100% sure where Mark is exactly. The post People of Nantes – July 2024 Street Photography first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

This year, Nantes celebrated Bastille Day on July 13 at 11 p.m. The post Spectacular Bastille Day 2024 Fireworks in Nantes first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

We had at least one good reason to go to Le Mans—we had never been to Le Mans. The post Exploring Le Mans for the First Time is Fun first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Protest season is officially over, it’s now time for French people to indulge in other more typical summer activities. The post The French Love Cultural Events (and So Do I) first appe… Read More

There was a split second of disbelief before the crowd erupted into cheers. The post A Night Full of Surprises, Political Upheaval, and Tear Gas first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

A lot is happening and a lot is going on in France this month. The post Dealing with Anger in Angers (I Mean, Where Else?) first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

The French are fluent in irony and absurdism. The post This Hilarious New Sport the Bretons Invented first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I heard a clamour rising from the street. “A protest! It’s a protest!” The post How to Join a Late-Night Protest Against Fascism first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Mark's priority in France was to eat baguette bread. Mine was to vote. The post Delicious Baguette, Voting, Beach Trip and More French Priorities first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Bear with me. This French chapter may feel like a déjà vu, but there will be a plot twist. The post Greetings, Europe! Thanks for the Stunning Sunrise! first appeared on Correr… Read More

My main obsession in life is to go somewhere, figuratively and literally. The post Two Months of Efforts for a (Hopefully) Unique Summer first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

This is when my motto became “I won’t die in fucking Ottawa.” I didn’t mean it literally… but now, I kind of do. The post I Don’t Want to Grow Old in Can… Read More

Funnily, in Ottawa, the days leading to the summer solstice echo the days leading to the winter solstice. The post 10 Not-At-All Hidden Signs It’s June in Ottawa first appeared on Corr… Read More

There’s still awesome, genuine content written or created by very cool humans but it’s buried somewhere. The post Google Sucks Now – Can We Rebel and Get a Better Web? firs… Read More

I came to the conclusion that there’s no theme because these days, Toronto is nonthematic. The post Toronto is Nonthematic, Which Makes it Fascinating first appeared on Correr Es Mi De… Read More

Lying on the grass, gazing at the sky, and listening to Neil Young sing the world the way he sees it was a trippy experience. The post Neil Young Live in Toronto – The Woodstock-Vibe E… Read More

The Canadian Tulip Festival is a big event in Ottawa. The post Flower Power, Tulips Make People Happy in Ottawa first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Yesterday, I found a tiny squirrel on the porch. The post I Have a New Job… Squirrel Whisperer first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Not only my Air France flight wasn't cancelled but it was on time. The post Train and Plane, to Ottawa, Again first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Very little effort is put into making Saint-Nazaire a homey city because Saint-Nazaire is busy putting effort into luxurious sea giants. The post In the Birthplace of the World’s Bigge… Read More

I had to find a new angle to refresh my weekly free Thursday night admission museum visit. The post People of Nantes at the Art Museum on Thursdays first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

The first (reportedly) hot weekend in Western France was too good of an opportunity to pass up. The post French Beach in Avril, a Worthwhile Leap of Faith first appeared on Correr Es Mi Dest… Read More

Every spring and fall, dozens of carnies offer thrills, treats and games on the Cour Saint-Pierre. The post Wanna See Happy People? Go to the Funfair! first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Wanderlust being wanderlust, by the following Tuesday, I was looking for opportunities to go somewhere and do something. The post Travelling to Angers to See the Song of the World first appe… Read More

I’m grateful for consumer (and passenger) protection in the European Union. The post Why Air France Paid Me €213 (And Who is Eligible) first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I slipped into my French life at one point between Salvador, Lisbon, Paris and Nantes. The post Easing Into the French Way of Life to Accomplish… Something first appeared on Correr Es… Read More

I pranked myself by booking a Salvador-Paris on April 1—April Fools! You’re about to lose 20 °C! The post How to get From Brazil to France (and Catch the Last Train… Read More

I'm packing everything, leaving very little behind but sunscreen and my worn-out Havaianas. The post One Last Salvador Sunset Before Packing and Leaving first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destin… Read More

I realized I would spend Easter in Brazil seconds after booking my ticket. The post My Unorthodox Way to Spend the Holy Week in Salvador first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Last year, I found out that, once again, I would need a visa for future trips to Brazil. The post The New 2024 Brazil Visa Requirement and VSF Global first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

The last bits of summer and Carnival energy are slowly fading away in Salvador. The post Summer’s Carefree Days Are Fading in Salvador first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I found the way out of Itacaré easily enough—a 5.5-hour bus ride to Bom Despacho, on Itacaré Island, then the ferry to Salvador. The post Sheltered Gringa Travels Back t… Read More

Itacaré is rural and surprisingly trendy, out of the way yet international. The post So, What’s the Big Deal Deal About Itacaré? first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I decided to turn 41 in Itacaré. The post How to Turn 41 in Itacaré first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I wasn’t too worried about the Ilhéus-Itacaré bus trip. The post Ilhéus-Itacaré – An Easy Bus Trip… Until the Climb first appeared on Correr Es… Read More

Ilhéus is a “big city” but a “big city” Bahia style and I’m deep, deep into Bahia State. The post Four Days in Surprising, Friendly and Tropical Ilh&eacu… Read More

On paper, the plan could work. The post A Boat And a Bus to Go Somewhere New first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

It’s this kind of place where life is both awfully complicated and blissfully simple. The post Everybody’s Got a Story on the Morro de São Paulo first appeared on Correr E… Read More

I stepped off the boat into a new world where the “taxis” were a bunch of guys with old-fashioned wheelbarrows. The post 10 Things That Make the Morro de São Paulo So… Read More

What the hell did I sign up for? The post My New Travel Challenge, a Remote Bahia Island first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I started stepping into places—and it felt like a Narnia moment, I entered a new world every time. The post 5 Fascinating and Inspiring Places Worth Stepping Into in Salvador first app… Read More

Salvador is giving me energy, inspiration and hope I didn’t know I had. The post Salvador’s Beauty Makes Me Happy first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

In Salvador, the "pôr do sol" is a daily meeting worth showing up for. The post Salvador’s Stunning Sunsets Are the Best, Free Nightly Party first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destin… Read More

The plan should have been easy—find the ocean again, somehow. The post An Easy Flight is Never an Easy Flight first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Belo Horizonte is an unlikely detour to a city few gringos bother to explore. The post How to Embrace Belo Horizonte – 10 Cool Stuff in “Bea-gá” first appeared on Co… Read More

I arrived in Belo Horizonte woefully unprepared for Belo Horizonte. The post Trials, Errors And Tribulations in Belo Horizonte first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Suddenly it dawned on me that maybe, I was doing the whole bread thing wrong. The post My New Food Addiction, The Brazilian “Sanduicheira” Sandwich first appeared on Correr Es Mi… Read More

“Bea-gá” is Belo Horizonte—"BH,” “Bea-gá” in Portuguese. The post Where I Find Out I’m Taking The Bus To “Bea-gá” f… Read More

I stopped in Petrópolis with fairly low expectations and now I'm kind of in love with it. The post Four Days in Petrópolis, the Eerie and Cloudy Imperial City first appeared on… Read More

I got mentally ready for four days of rain and I assured my Brazilian friend that my Airbnb was safe from landslides. The post Travel Hiccups and “Gentileza Gera Gentileza” in Ac… Read More

Beaches are very, very lively places in Brazil. And once in a while, the entire beach starts clapping. The post Why Do Brazilians Clap Hands on the Beach? Mystery Solved! first appeared on C… Read More

There’s a reason why they are nicknamed “suicide showers” by safety-obsessed foreigners. The post How to Take a Good “Suicide Shower” in Brazil first appeared o… Read More

The city is a loud, happy mess and I'm probably the only person still sober. The post Happy People, Crowded Beaches and Blocos for Carnival 2024 first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Where do they find the energy? Right. Coffee, energy drinks and booze. The post Samba, Beach Blocos and Big Blocos for Carnival Sunday in Cabo Frio first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

All of a sudden, men in tutu and women covered in glitters took over the main street. The post Cabo Frio, Now on Carnival and Bloco Mode first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I spent my first two days in Cabo Frio chatting in Spanish in Arraial du Cabo. The post The Beautiful Beaches of Arraial do Cabo first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

After an exciting and exhausting weekend in Rio, I packed once again for the next stop, Cabo Frio. The post Rio to Cabo Frio — Same State and Awesomeness, Different Vibe first appeared… Read More

I went to Búzios because of a cockroach. The post Picturesque Beaches and Bardot in Armação dos Búzios first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I got up with a goal—walking along Copacabana and Ipanema. The post A Carioca Sunday Along Rio de Janeiro’s Most Famous Beaches first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Backpacking can be a great way to establish freedom and confidence in your travels. The post Planning Your Own Backpacking Adventure to Argentina? Here Are Some Essentials to Pack first appe… Read More

I wasn't scared of the favela, I was scared of the moto ride through it. The post Favela Exploration for Rio’s Most Amazing Views first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I bought the cheapest ticket so I wasn’t flying directly to Rio de Janeiro. The post The Non-Direct Way From the Jungle to Rio de Janeiro first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

I decided to walk to Paraguay—or at least, try to. The post How to Walk to Paraguay (and Other Fun Foz Moments) first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Passport. Phone. Camera. Bug spray. Some Argentinian pesos. My Argentinian SIM card. A bit of luck. The post Getting Soaked And Amazed At Iguazú Falls In Argentina first appeared on C… Read More

There’s a reason why I crossed back into Brazil in the middle of the jungle—to explore the Iguazu Falls, one of the seven wonders of the natural world. The post The World’s… Read More

Trees were stretching from the Paraná River as far as the eye could see. The post How to Get From Buenos Aires to the Brazilian Jungle first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

There’s more to Buenos Aires than tango, leather goods and football. The post 11 Fun, Unique and Interesting Buenos Aires Experiences first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Buenos Aires is an amazing place for people-watching opportunities. The post People of Buenos Aires, The 2024 Edition first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

We finally made it to the Congress where we witnessed the most bizarre scene. The post National Strike Day, a True Cultural Experience in Argentina first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Crustless sandwiches, ham and cheese, pizza, and pasta—this is not a sixth grader's dream lunchbox but what you're going to eat in Buenos Aires. The post So, What’s Good to Eat i… Read More

It was only a three-hour flight but it took me a week to land on my feet. The post Exploring Amazing Places in Buenos Aires to Land on My Feet first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

When I need money, I ask how much I'd get for $20 and I follow a random dude to the back of a store. The post How to Land in Argentina Late and Without Cash first appeared on Correr Es Mi De… Read More

"I don't understand why you're scared. I mean, it's Argentina. We've been to Argentina so many times!" The post Short Flight, Different World and New Language first appeared on Correr Es Mi… Read More

You'll find me smiling and laughing in São Paulo but you'll find me crying as well. The post 4 Weeks on the Road and Another Painful Goodbye in São Paulo first appeared on Corr… Read More

We checked out at 10 a.m. bracing for the drive ahead, 80 kilometres of traffic jams to Florianópolis. The post Hot, Naked and Soaked — Last Unique Days in Floripa fir… Read More

On the coast, Brazilians basically live on the beach. The post The Fascinating Beach Life of Brazilians in Santa Catarina first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

We spent a lot of time at the beach in Bombinhas. We spent a lot of time climbing rocks, Brazilian-style. The post The Full Report on the Bombinhas Experience first appeared on Correr Es Mi… Read More

It’s a blue house without a number in a very narrow alley full of colourful houses without numbers. The post How We Found Out Bombinhas’ Unique Definition of “Essentials&rd… Read More

Remember the Paris mind-bending scene in the movie Inception? The post Odd Inception Experience in Itapema and Balneário Camboriú first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

It's pouring rain outside and I find it strangely comforting. The post Pôrto Belo is New, Rainy and Strange first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

It felt like the dunes were being reshaped as we were walking—a new peak that wasn’t here minutes ago, a flat surface that was a crest a moment earlier. The post How to Conquer H… Read More

If Matadeiro is Feng's favourite beach on Santa Catarina Island, my own happy place is probably Praia dos Açores. The post Thrilling Waves and Bodysurfing Rush at Praia Dos Aço… Read More

We spent the night around Floripa's beloved Ponte Hercílio Luz, waiting for the midnight fireworks. The post Happy New Year from Florianópolis’ Beloved Bridge! first appe… Read More

Praia do Campeche is one of the island's longest beaches so we can go back over and over again, it will never look the same. The post Rough Surf, Sand Dunes and Amazing Colours at Campeche f… Read More

I want to believe it was a nice day to pass away. The post The Day a Life Ended, Miles Away first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Picture a curved, sheltered stretch of sand surrounded by lush hills. This is Praia do Matadeiro on Santa Catarina Island. The post Paradise Found in Matadeiro Beach, the Hidden Cove of Heav… Read More

For Christmas, we flew from São Paulo to Florianópolis, Santa Catarina Island’s biggest city. The post Ilha de Santa Catarina for Christmas and More first appeared on Cor… Read More

Whatever you're looking for, I guarantee you'll find it in São Paulo. The post 3 Awesome Urban Adventures to Discover São Paulo first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

It's crazy to think that it took... okay, three flights and two days, but still, to resume both my travellers life and my Brazilian life. The post Soaking Up São Paulo’s Energy… Read More

We made it to Brazil, it's (almost) summer and I'm alive again! The post We Can Do It, Two More Flights Before Brazil! first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More

Flair Airlines F8 2300 from Ottawa to Cancún left an hour late but it arrived early—go figure.  Just as well, though, because it was a very uncomfortable flight. The post F… Read More

There’s nothing to do at YOW except waiting and overthinking. And I have a long, long list of worries about this trip. The post Sitting Around at YOW, Waiting for an Adventure to Begin… Read More