Sometimes, I think I’m not cut out for North America. I’m not competitive enough, I’m too subversive and I don’t care that much about money—these are unforgivable flaws.
Posts tagged Travel Tips
Twenty years on the road and I’m still figuring things out — and sharing what actually works. No magic formulas, just the stuff I’ve learned the hard way, from red-eye flights to booking mistakes I won’t make twice.
10 Things I’ve Discovered After 10 Days of Solo Travel
After a few days in Argentina’s capital, I travelled to Uruguay, stayed in Montevideo, took a day trip to Punta del Este and now I’m back in Buenos Aires. So, what did I learn during these first 10 days of solo travel?
10 Weird Details Guidebooks Don’t Say About Rio de Janeiro
This is one of the things I like best about travelling—first-hand experience. You can read all the books you want, chat with people and browse pictures, you won’t truly understand a place until you’ve been here.
The Slightly Unusual Things a French Brings Back From France
Since I have room in my bag after gifting what I bring from Canada—typically clothes, sweets, maple syrup and a few North American goodies—I do a bit of shopping in France.
How to Explain Abroad What Canada is Known For
As a Canadian abroad, you’re just responsible for introducing people to cities other than Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto and you’re only expected to speak of winter.
6 Useful Everyday Items I Can’t Travel Without
Every time I pack for a trip, I hear my mom’s voice in my head. And she isn’t saying “be safe,” or other stuff moms could remind their stubborn daughter.