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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 …
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 …
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 …
An amazing girls’ trip to Las Vegas / Un voyage fantastique à Las Vegas avec les filles
Once upon a time, I got married. And I don’t like to talk about the dumpster fire that my marriage was. (Seriously, I ignored ALL the red flags, but that story is for another day.) …
Day on Taboga Island / L’île de Taboga
A day on Taboga Island, also known as the “Island of Flowers,” is a perfect day-trip just outside of Panama City. While planning my first trip to Panama, I was disappointed to realize that we …
Relaxing in San Pedro, Belize / Détente à San Pedro, Belize
Belize, a small but vibrant Central American country, sits between Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the south and east. The only country in the region with English as its official language, Belize blends …
Dreaming of Ti Mouillage, Haiti / Rêver de Ti Mouillage, Haïti
Haiti has been heavy on my mind lately. A part of me cannot believe that it has really been almost five years since the last time I was “home”. In particular, I have been dreaming …
Labor Day Camping / Camping pour la Fête du Travail
I work in luxury hospitality, so I rarely get time off for any holidays. A couple of years ago though, I happened to be off for Labor Day weekend. This came about abruptly. My boss …