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Hello Crete! I don't see myself as a romantic or an emotional person. I was raised to be stoic. Case in point: when I left Haiti, I didn'...

Today I visited the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympiads took place in 1896. The stadium is majestic. I find it fascinat...

I've been in Athens for less than 24 hours. I haven't really formed an opinion, but my gut is telling me that I'm not going to be wowed. ...

I love long layovers, they allow you to explore a bit more than just the airport. If time isn't an issue, this is definitely the way to g...

In 9 days, I’ll be walking around in Athens on my own. Later that day, Manise and Ralph will be joining me. It’s going to be Baz*, Greece...

The short (and somewhat snappy) answer: I don’t have kids and I don’t own luxury items. But it’s a bit more complex than that. Let me sta...

Je viens de lire l’énième article visant à inciter les gens à plier bagage et à s’installer ailleurs. Cette fois-ci l’argument était que ...

Planning for my trip in Greece is going well. 30 more days to go! Our accommodations are booked. We've secured our seats and cabins on th...

Ce matin, une de mes tantes a partagé cette photo de mon grand-père dans le groupe WhatsApp de la famille. (Ma famille a un groupe WhatsA...

Ti Val, c’est lui. Je parle souvent de lui. Je le considère comme mon petit frère. Mon emmerdeur de petit frère (The Annoying Little Brot...

This weekend, my husband went to the Copa del Rey in Madrid. You've guessed it: it's a football (soccer) major event. The game he went to...

Ce weekend, nous prenons la route. Nous nous rendons aux USA pour une occasion importante : les jumeaux achèvent leurs études universitai...

Here are 4 things I wished I knew before landing in Japan. To be clear, not knowing these things didn't make my stay any less pleasant.

When booking your flight, choosing the right dates and picking the right city are very basic things one should do. Right? … Wrong! We’re ...

You read the title correctly. I really don't like to be in a plane. It's a control thing. I'm not behind the "wheel"; therefore, I'm, um,...

*sòs pwa: bean or pea purée The very mention of Colombia brings whiffs of cocaine and gun powder—I wish this would stop being their reput...

We're heading home. And I feel a little sad. I quickly grew attached to the narrow, hilly streets of La Candelaria. Colourful streets, fi...

Deux personnes s'embrassant à pleine bouche à la sortie de l'aéroport. Des amoureux s'enlaçant à vouloir s'étouffer. Bienvenue en Amériqu...

When you travel on a budget, free activities are a lifesaver​. Plus, they're sometimes the best. It's important to note that the number o...

I'm a foodie. I enjoy eating a little more than I should. Trust me.