A trip to the Andalucía region in southern Spain would be incomplete without a stop in Granada to visit the Alhambra. Nestled in the heart of Granada, the Alhambra is a testament to the grandeur …
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Birthday in Luxor / Mon anniversaire à Louxor
I am finalizing the plans for my upcoming birthday, and I cannot wait to visit new places. The first time I made the conscious decision to celebrate a birthday in a new country, I was …
The Valley of the Fallen / La “Valle de los Caídos”
If you’re visiting Madrid and you want to escape the city for a bit and do something off the beaten path, why not visit the Valley of the Fallen? It is a monument near Madrid …
Chasing the Big 5 in Kruger / À la recherche des “Big 5” du Kruger
The overlanding trip in Southern Africa was slowly coming to an end. I had been on numerous game drives and safaris, and had seen many wild animals along the way. But I was still hoping …
Walking around Segovia / Une promenade dans Ségovie
Segovia is a charming Spanish city. It is famous for its stunning architecture, its gorgeous views, and its culture. In Segovia, it is easy to feel transported back to the past. The cobblestone alleyways and …
Summertime in Riga / L’été à Riga
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a true hidden gem. While visiting this summer, I found it to be a city full of life. Yet, it never felt crowded like some of the other European …
How to enjoy a long flight / Comment rester à l’aise lors d’un long vol
I have had a few people (mainly some of my aunts and cousins who are scared of flying) ask me how I manage to stay comfortable and enjoy long-haul flights. And though there are rare …
Elephants in Botswana / Les éléphants du Botswana
The best place to see elephants is in the wild. In Botswana, elephants were seemingly everywhere we looked. That’s not surprising: there are more elephants in Botswana than anywhere else on the planet. I cannot …
A little bit of Bilbao / Bilbao en bref
Bilbao is a city in Northern Spain considered the capital of the Basque Country. It is a city full of museums, architecture and history, and it is a popular tourist destination. The Basque Country (also …
The Great Zimbabwe National Monument / Le Monument National du Grand Zimbabwe
I have always loved school and I have always loved history class. But I will be the first to admit that schools do not teach us everything. Not even close. And it is important to …