2023-06-04 06:23
Toronto may not be the heart of Canada but this city will always have a special place in my heart
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Cultural adventures, in Canada and elsewhere: chronicling ten years in Ontario and many trips through Latin America, Asia and the South Pacific.
2023-05-30 06:41
Music is meant to be shared, so Feng introduced me to Crowded House and in turn, we introduced Mark to the band.
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2023-05-22 07:16
“Welcome to New York, the Empire State.” Great tagline but read the fine print—there’s nothing imperious about this corner of the state.
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2023-05-11 06:11
And for what feels like the millionth time since 2002, I flew across the Atlantic Ocean.
The post 5 Useful Tips When Flying With Air Transat (Europe ⇆ Canada) first appeared on Correr… Read More
2023-05-06 00:09
I’m flying back to Canada and I’m not very happy about it.
The post It’s Time to Fly to Canada (and I’m Not Exactly Ecstatic) first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-05-02 01:05
May Day 2023 was going to be warm and sunny with a high chance of tear gas and grenade.
The post Anger, Grenades, and Barricades on May 1 in Nantes first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destin… Read More
2023-04-30 01:19
I’m not into football but I like big events, crowds and whatever makes people happy.
The post Yellow (Football) Fever in Nantes for the French Cup Final first appeared on Correr Es Mi… Read More
2023-04-28 01:14
Many people lost their minds during the pandemic. My beloved mamie certainly did—literally.
The post I’m Sure a Sense of Humour Helps with Alzheimer’s first appeared on Cor… Read More
2023-04-25 00:37
Every year, in March, big trucks, giant spinning things and RVs park on Cour Saint-Pierre, right behind the cathedral.
The post Crazy Spinning Things and Cotton Candy Make People Happy first… Read More
2023-04-23 01:25
Forget about surfing, but you can pick your own oysters and mussels at low tide.
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2023-04-21 00:55
When it comes to travelling, I don’t mind taking a gamble, plus regional TER trains are still cheap.
The post Taking the “French Beach in April” Gamble first appeared on Co… Read More
2023-04-19 01:20
Anger may be appropriate at this stage.
I just hope it will be constructive.
The post Read the Walls to Read the Crowd, People are Angry first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-04-17 00:16
Here are a few tips if you want to join a protest… or if you want to avoid one coming your way.
The post How to Survive (and Possibly Enjoy) a French Protest first appeared on Correr… Read More
2023-04-15 01:24
I’m still French enough to be pissed off at the government and capitalism in general, so I’m in.
The post This is What a French Protest and Urban Guerilla Look Like first appeare… Read More
2023-04-10 00:59
On Tuesday night, I took my pair of jeans out of my backpack and tried them on for the first time in three months.
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2023-04-05 16:21
I was comfortable in Salvador. Now, this is a sentence I’d never thought I’d type.
The post Tchau Salvador, and Thank You Brazil! You Guys are Awesome! first appeared on Correr E… Read More
2023-04-03 05:55
Here are pictures that illustrate Salvador’s amazing “cultura negra,” originally brought by African slaves and today part of Brazil’s identity.
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2023-04-02 06:35
Dubai has long been a hotspot for tourists, but when it comes to the destination, you could argue it’s a bit like Marmite. Some love it, some have absolutely no desire to visit the UAE… Read More
2023-04-02 05:06
Initially, I only stepped into a church because I had a pressing need. Not the religious kind of pressing need, like a five-minute confession or a buy-one-get-one-free salvation, mind you. I… Read More
2023-03-31 06:20
This is why I travel—to see the pretty and positive side of the world.
The post It’s Pretty, Up There, in Salvador’s Historic Neighbourhoods first appeared on Correr Es Mi… Read More
2023-03-29 07:53
My latest exploration took me to the Museum of Modern Art, a unique place in Salvador.
The post Among Salvador’s Gems is This Unique Modern Art Museum first appeared on Correr Es Mi De… Read More
2023-03-28 07:30
I was trying to picture spending three weeks in Salvador, which was a terrible mistake. Not the three weeks, the whole picturing exercise.
The post Well, I’m Happy I Went to Salvador… Read More
2023-03-24 06:50
Travelling is a practical step-by-step problem-solving exercise—find shelter, find food, find your way around, plan the next step, kill a mosquito.
The post Finding My Way Along the Co… Read More
2023-03-21 06:13
I turned 40 in Salvador, probably one of Brazil’s most fascinating cities.
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2023-03-20 06:09
South America’s oldest lighthouse within the walls of Bahia’s oldest fort is Barra's landmark.
The post Barra, Home to Salvador’s Stunning Sunsets and Lighthouse first appe… Read More
2023-03-19 07:22
This is when I started to feel the pulse of Salvador—and suddenly, the city took my breath away.
The post Salvador, Where a Unique Elevator is Worth Your Time first appeared on Correr… Read More
2023-03-16 06:47
As usual, I’m scared, packing takes forever, it seems that the laundry will never be dry and will I find a taxi or a ride in the morning?
The post From Aracaju’s Giant Crab to Sa… Read More
2023-03-15 06:31
Here is what I found or what ended up on my plate lately.
The post Tricky Bananas, Huge Chuchu and Amazing Brazilian Markets first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-03-12 06:48
Welcome to Aracaju, the capital state of Sergipe, a city 70% sand, 25% crab, 5% cockroach and 100% Nordeste culture.
The post Five Days of Extreme Nordeste Adventures in Aracaju first a… Read More
2023-03-10 07:21
It's not *just* a bus ride between cities, it's an entire process.
The post How to Get from Maceió to Aracaju – Taxis, Buses, Uber and 99 Stories first appeared on Correr Es Mi… Read More
2023-03-08 05:27
So, what the hell did I do in Maceió this week?
The post A Strange, Uneventful Week in Limbo in Maceió first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-03-06 07:51
Occasionally setting up my alarm at 6 a.m. to go to the beach is a masochistic move I had to get used to in Brazil.
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2023-03-04 06:35
Not to self, forget about next-door conveniences for a little while.
The post Slightly Confused, Alone Again, Totally Back in the Nordeste first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-02-26 16:42
We spent our last full day together exploring Batman's Alley and the neighbourhoods around.
The post Batman, Banksy and Goodbyes in São Paulo first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-02-26 02:10
We needed the six- or seven-hour bus trip and a day off to recover from Carnival.
The post How to Go from Samba in Rio to Rock in São Paulo first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-02-23 06:52
The vibe in Centro is “you really shouldn’t be there”—except during Carnival.
The post A Last Epic Night of Fun Frenzy in Centro [Rio Carnival 2023] first appeared on… Read More
2023-02-22 05:13
I can’t remember what it’s like to wear normal clothes and glitter is my new nightmare.
The post So Much Glitter and So Little Sleep [Rio Carnival 2023] first appeared on Correr… Read More
2023-02-21 06:09
We got up, put on our freshly washed Carnival clothes, applied glitter, and went out to party.
The post Sunday Blocos from Botafogo to Ipanema [Rio Carnival 2023] first appeared on Correr Es… Read More
2023-02-20 06:50
If my husband is going to wear a polka-dot skirt, I'm going full Carnival mode as well.
The post Curious About Blocos? Check This Out! [Rio Carnival 2023] first appeared on Correr Es Mi Dest… Read More
2023-02-20 02:18
This isn’t just a colourful show. It’s the life and livelihood of thousands of people.
The post Stunning Samba Parades at the Sambodromo [Rio Carnival 2023] first appeared on Cor… Read More
2023-02-19 05:09
One of the great thing about Carnival is that normal rules don’t really apply.
The post Unique Party Opportunity in Santa Teresa [Rio Carnival 2023] first appeared on Correr Es Mi Dest… Read More
2023-02-18 06:23
These are the last two quiet days in Rio de Janeiro before Carnival.
The post Waiting for Rio Carnival 2023 on Copacabana and Ipanema first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-02-17 05:46
The adventure to the iconic Pão de Açúcar started with a very unglamorous moment—the crossing of the tunnel of death. No, Mark, it’s just a nickname I c… Read More
2023-02-16 06:22
Centro is gritty, messy, old, occasionally unsafe and surprisingly colourful.
The post The Most Interesting yet Less Glamorous Neighbourhoods of Rio first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-02-15 07:23
We headed to Barra da Tijuca for our first bloco, the Banda da Barra.
The post Weird Building and Fun Bloco – Stories from Rio de Janeiro first appeared on Correr Es Mi Desti… Read More
2023-02-14 05:50
I’m flying 2,500 kilometres south to Rio de Janeiro to meet a guy.
The post It’s 6:30 a.m., and I’m Flying Across Brazil to Meet a Guy first appeared on Correr Es Mi D… Read More
2023-02-12 05:19
Recife was a three-day stopover, not a destination. I find the city stressful.
The post Tired of my Glamorous Brazilian Trip? Read About Recife… first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino… Read More
2023-02-09 06:17
Why, oh why the last evening before moving on to the next stop is never straightforward and relaxing?
The post The Latest Brazilian Mystery And A Fun Week In João Pessoa first appeare… Read More
2023-02-07 06:34
I had planned a relaxing day, just swimming and reading. I ended up on sand dunes and my phone is full of “Brazilian poses” pics.
The post My New Brazilian Beach Experience at Pr… Read More
2023-02-07 05:10
When we leave home, all of our routines and good habits go out the window. This is especially true on vacation, whether you’re traveling for pleasure or for business. If you’re o… Read More
2023-02-06 05:39
I find Brazilians suspiciously happy.
The post Brazilian Happiness Advice – “Soak Your Feet in Salt Water” first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-02-04 06:58
As far as I know, Brazilian bus terminals all look the same, and none looked like they’ve been designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
The post Natal to João Pessoa, and an Interesting… Read More
2023-02-02 03:56
Pipa beach is super famous in Brazil and possibly abroad as well, who knows.
The post Pipa is a Pipe Dream, but the Love Beach is Lovely first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-02-01 05:09
People keep on eating, drinking, and playing, feet and then legs in the water.
The post People Watching in Ponta Negra, this Fun, Wet Mess first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-01-30 06:15
When nothing makes much sense and when I feel powerless about solving big issues, I just go back to the basics.
The post Gigantic Cashew Tree, White-Sand Lagoons, and Magical Dunes first app… Read More
2023-01-29 05:39
Monaco might be the world’s second-smallest sovereign state (behind only the Vatican), but this tiny nation has a massive reputation. For North Americans who may be a little iffy about… Read More
2023-01-28 04:09
Feng and I both checked—no last-minute cheap flight to Natal. The long bus ride was suddenly very real.
The post My New Challenge, the Long “Madrugada” Bus Ride to Natal fi… Read More
2023-01-25 07:45
The entire Beira Mar avenue was closed to traffic, and three separate blocos with revellers took over the streets.
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2023-01-24 06:58
I headed to the beachfront, and for the first time maybe, I really looked at it.
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2023-01-22 06:52
The Uber dropped me off right in front of a giant plastic caranguejo, giving me a flashback of Aracaju and the bizarre local fascination with a similar giant plastic crab.
The post How to Ex… Read More
2023-01-20 05:40
I knew I was going to spend the first evening and possibly the entire night regretting picking yet another random Brazilian city to explore.
The post From São Paulo to Fortaleza, this… Read More
2023-01-19 05:50
I was actually excited about spending a Sunday in São Paulo.
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2023-01-18 06:43
I feel like a treasure hunter in São Paulo because I know it has what I’m looking for, it’s just a matter of finding it.
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2023-01-17 06:38
I dropped off my backpack, washed my face and tried to write a to-do list. I had some work to do to reconnect with Brazil.
The post São Paulo is Awake, Alive, and Completely Fascinati… Read More
2023-01-15 07:09
I queued in Cancún at noon, spent the evening sitting around in Bogotá, and I was walking around in São Paulo by the next morning.
The post How I got from the Northern t… Read More
2023-01-13 06:06
We spent three weeks in Mexico. It’s the end of the trip… and the beginning of another chapter.
The post Wrapping up Mexico With Cancún and Playa del Carmen first appeare… Read More
2023-01-13 03:57
Pairing travel and technology sometimes represents something of a contradiction. If your goal is to escape the endless ping of messages and emails to get away from it all – getting bac… Read More
2023-01-10 07:53
Cooking on the road is a culinary adventure that involves wandering around supermarkets aisles full of mysterious brands and products.
The post Food Finds In Mexico – Grocery Stores, S… Read More
2023-01-08 08:24
Tulum became world-famous. Tourism and real estate boomed over the past two years.
The post Tulum 2023, Now (Apparently) Powered by Instagram And Xanax first appeared on Correr Es Mi De… Read More
2023-01-06 07:34
Before 1 p.m., things were more or less making sense in a predictable travel madness kind of way.
The post The Valladolid Time Mystery in a Timeless City first appeared on Correr Es Mi… Read More
2023-01-04 16:58
This time, unlike in Tulum, we were lost in the jungle.
The post Lost in the Jungle, Exploring the Cobá Ruins first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-01-03 08:33
We are beach bumming in Tulum, and December 31 was no exception.
The post NYE 2022 in the Caribbean Sea but Without Water in Tulum first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino Read More
2023-01-01 07:44
One thing didn’t change in Tulum—the famous Mayan ruins, abandoned by the end of the 16th century.
The post The Stunning Mayan Ruins of Tulum – Location, Location, Location… Read More
2022-12-29 07:48
The city gets a hell of a lot more normal once you step away from the pedestrian “Quinta Alegría,” the 5th avenue that runs parallel to the beach.
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2022-12-27 07:52
The easy way to travel to Mexico would have been to just book an all-inclusive vacation package. But we are backpackers.
The post Mexico, The Not All-Inclusive Way first appeared on Correr E… Read More
2022-12-25 06:29
W managed to fly right between two major snowstorms, but apparently, you can’t outrun winter this easily.
The post Christmas in Playa Del Carmen! (Don’t Hate Us, It’s Raini… Read More
2022-12-24 01:40
“All of our planes are brand new!” the steward announced when we boarded the flight to Cancún.
The post Flair Airlines Ottawa-Cancún – Think “Cheap&rdqu&hell…Read More
2022-12-23 01:11
The first time I travelled to Mexico, 18-year-old me had just quit a job in China to embark on a backpacking trip across Latin America with a guy I barely knew.
The post For the First Time i… Read More
2022-12-21 13:25
Packing is everything but a last-minute chore. At home, it’s a carefully planned three- or four-day event.
The post This is How I Pack my Life into a Backpack first appeared on Correr… Read More
2022-12-20 00:50
Snowfall is hard to accurately predict and the potential resulting mess is also an educated guess.
The post Looks Like I Lost The Sprint Race Against Winter first appeared on Correr Es Mi De… Read More
2022-12-06 07:11
Realizing that not everyone celebrates Christmas was enlightening in many ways. It forced me to reflect on identity, power and privilege.
The post The Many Ways to Celebrate Christmas (Or No… Read More
2022-12-05 02:11
Moving abroad to live or work, discovering new cultures and people… Expatriation is a memorable experience of a lifetime. Expatriation requires preparation in advance, there is no roo… Read More
2022-11-28 06:38
As much I like dairy products, none of us drink milk and I had totally forgotten that in Ontario, milk comes in bags.
The post The Unexpected Superhero Powers of Ontario Milk Drinkers first… Read More
2022-11-21 06:52
The red carpet is rolled out for A-list celebrities in other parts of the world. In Canada, we use grey mats to deal with a special kind of party crasher—snow.
The post The Surprising… Read More
2022-11-14 06:45
Canada is generally considered a very safe place to live or explore. Yet, four weird specific things scare me here.
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2022-11-07 06:57
Arnica falls into the category of homeopathic medicine, still fairly popular in Europe. But on this side of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s “snake oil.”
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2022-10-31 05:38
I was relieved to see new clients reaching out and new projects being discussed. Not only do I love my job but making money isn’t exactly optional these days.
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2022-10-24 03:46
We did have a few nice days here and there, but it got cold, windy, damp and rainy really fast.
No Indian Summer this year.
The post Amazing Fall Colours this Year in Ottawa… Check Th… Read More
2022-10-17 07:38
The city felt like a ghost town. Most businesses were foreclosed on Main Street. The houses nearby were flying a “Don’t blame me, I voted for Trump” flag.
The post What Hap… Read More
2022-10-13 05:13
I thought the timing was awesome when Mark was born but organizing two birthday celebrations back-to-back is… a lot of work.
The post Turning 10 – Welcome to the Two-Digit Club… Read More
2022-10-03 06:01
Extravert or introvert, make meeting new people and potential friends one of your priorities—trust former 20-year-old me who felt very lonely as a new Canadian twenty years ago!
The po… Read More
2022-09-26 06:04
Tons of my friends are young mums wondering how to deal with their elderly relatives. Both daycare and long-term care can be discussed in the same conversation.
The post What’s Hardest… Read More
2022-09-19 06:45
Crossing the land border between Canada and the US is never a relaxing experience. You stay in your car and the armed officer towers over you, firing questions, your passport in hand.
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2022-09-11 06:12
I thought I was going to cry when I first stepped into a Canadian supermarket after coming back from France.
The post My French Survival Kit (When Everything is Expensive in Canada) first ap… Read More
2022-09-05 05:33
I woke up before the alarm rang with a sense of dread and urgency. “Where do we go today, again? Oh right, Canada. Shit.”
The post Nantes-Montreal Air Transat TS 603 – Quic… Read More
2022-09-01 00:15
Some passengers sigh when they hear the “mind the gap” warning for the fourth or fifth time. I do too.
The post Suddenly, the “Mind The Gap” Warning Makes Sense first… Read More
2022-08-30 01:09
The last tourists, day-trippers and locals in Les Sables d’Olonne did a great job pretending that it was the beginning of the season, not the last weekend of August.
The post A Last Ca… Read More
2022-08-28 00:51
Anyone living in Nantes is used to tourists asking for directions to “the elephant”—and not all of them are drunk.
The post Is The Grand Elephant Ride in Nantes Really Wort… Read More
2022-08-26 01:35
It didn’t feel like the end of summer—the market was there, as usual, the streets were lively, and the beach was completely packed.
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2022-08-23 23:54
In Saint-Nazaire, workers are paid too little money to build giant ships in one of the world's largest shipyards, the “Chantiers de l’Atlantique”.
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