When most people think of Japan, one of the first images that comes to mind is the iconic red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. This stunning Shinto shrine, known for its thousands …
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A lively Sunday brunch at Honeybear Cafe, Chicago / Un brunch animé un dimanche entre cousins au Honeybear Café, à Chicago
There is a special kind of chaos that only happens when you get a group of cousins together on a Sunday morning in a city like Chicago, trying to grab brunch before a baby shower. …
A Perfect Weekend in Toronto (With a Side Trip to Niagara Falls) / Un Weekend Parfait à Toronto (Avec Une Excursion aux Chutes Niagara)
If you only have one weekend in Toronto, don’t worry. You can still see a lot without feeling rushed. As Canada’s largest and most cosmopolitan city (New York vibes with a Canadian twist), Toronto is …
Visiting YS Falls in Jamaica: A Hidden Paradise Worth Discovering / À la Découverte de YS Falls, un Paradis Secret en Jamaïque
I have always had a special love for waterfalls (as evidenced by my several blog posts on them). They have a way of capturing my heart and reminding me of the quiet beauty in the …
Wine Tasting in Santorini with My Mom / Dégustation de Vins à Santorin avec Ma Maman
Last October, I returned to Greece for the first time since my solo trip a few years ago. But this time, I was not alone. I was traveling with my mom. She had originally planned …
Classic Car Tour in Havana, Cuba / En voiture classique à La Havane, Cuba
The Most Iconic Way to See Havana On our last evening in Havana, my cousin and I did what I wanted to do since we booked the tour: we hopped into the back seat of …
Sensory Overload in Fès, Morocco: A First-Time Traveler’s Experience / Hyperstimulation à Fès, Maroc: Mon Expérience
My friend, one of my best travel buddies, reached out to start planning a new adventure. And just like that I was going down memory lane. I started reminiscing about our girls’ trip to Morocco, …
I flew to Haiti for my aunt’s emergency surgery, what I got was healing for my soul / Je suis allée en Haïti pour une urgence familiale, et j’y ai trouvé la guérison de mon âme
A Sudden Trip When I got the call, I did not hesitate. My aunt in Haiti needed emergency surgery, and I had to book the next flight out. I booked amidst sheer panic. The prices …
My First Visit to Èze in Alpes-Maritimes / Ma première visite à Èze, Alpes-Maritimes
There are some places that make you feel like you are walking in a dream. Places where every corner feels like a painting. And where time seems to slow down, letting you soak in every …
Slow Morning in Nara: Temples and Deer / Matin Tranquille à Nara: Entre Temples et Cerfs
If you are spending a few days in Kyoto or Osaka, Nara is one of those places that always gets mentioned as a popular day trip. By train, it is really quick and easy to …