The bugs followed us. We could see the swarms clearly now that we were driving slowly. They were just about everywhere: hovering above the grass, the water, resting on cars… It felt like being in a bad horror movie—and you guessed it, Feng and I were probably cast as the two dummies on a short road trip who stumble upon a new deadly species of mutant bugs engineered by the NASA and the CIA.
Browsing Category Around the Globe
Travel stories, cultural observations, and life on the road—from extended stays to unexpected detours.
A Perfect Stop – Gananoque, Ontario
Even though I’m very much a city person and can’t imagine living in a place with a population of less than 500,000, I’m in love with Canadian small towns. Over the year, we visit quite a lot of small towns, mostly in Ontario but also in the U.S. Some were just a stop on the road to or from somewhere, some were a getaway, but most of them were simply lovely.
A Quick Trip To Toronto (Long Enough to Hit All Our Favourites!)
Toronto is one of my favourite cities in Canada.
Three Hours of Bryan Adams Live in Toronto (Loved It!)
Yes, I like Bryan Adams. I don’t care how corny some of his songs can be.
I Need International Flavours on my Plate
The grass is always greener on the other side, croissants are always more buttery in France and ethnic food is always tastier in Canada.
10 Weird and Funny Questions The French Asked Me About Canada
The French have an opinion on everything. And sometimes, it leads to funny comments and questions!