Curaçao had always caught my eye. I was always intrigued by the brightly painted buildings of Willemstad, the blues of the Caribbean sea, the sense that color is everywhere. I had imagined it many times, …
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Where 2025 Took Me / Sur les chemins de 2025
To me, 2025 felt like a year of contrasts: long-awaited travel dreams, family moments, work commitments, and times that reminded me just how much the world has to offer, and how much there is still …
Exploring the Ancient Island of Delos from Mykonos: A Morning History Walk / Découverte de l’île antique de Délos depuis Mykonos : Promenade Matinale
If you are looking for a day trip from Mykonos that mixes Greek island scenery with ancient history, spending a morning on Delos is an experience you will not forget. In October 2024, I made …
How to Plan a Trip With a Friend (And Still Like Each Other After) / Comment Voyager Entre Amis (et Rester Amis)
At some point in every friendship, someone says: “We should totally travel together!” And sometimes, it’s a dream where everything just clicks. Other times, well… Let’s just say things get “interesting”. Because traveling with a …
Taste of Brussels: A Traveler’s Guide to the Best Belgian Foods / Saveurs de Bruxelles : Guide de Voyage à la Découverte des Meilleures Spécialités Belges
There are places I remember fondly for their architecture and history. Others stay with me because of the weather, the energy, the atmosphere, the people I traveled with, or the people I met there. And …
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Torii Gates / Sanctuaire Fushimi Inari : Portes Torii
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 …
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 …