Slowing right down. Taking it all in instead of rushing around. Staying longer and relaxing. Remember when you could travel and you weren't connected 24/7? When you had to fumble through awkward language barriers because Google translate didn't exist yet. When you needed a real map instead of your phone. When your phone wouldn't work,…
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Overtourism is Ruining the Charm of Travel
I have something to confess: I'm thinking of I’m breaking up with Paris. No longer does she woo me with her charm. No longer is the city invigorating and inviting to me. No longer does my heart sing and all my worries disappear. Instead, I’m left with dread, annoyance and confusion as to what my city used…
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8 Things in Avignon that are Totally Worth Checking Out
The best time to be in Avignon is when it's still quiet in the morning and only children and their parents are walking to school. The air is cooler inside the walls and with the cobbled stones and ancient everything, it gives you a feeling like no other. This is why I love Avignon. The…
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Top items to pack for Australia
This post contains affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. Australia, strangely enough, was one of the hardest trips I've had to pack for. Morocco, obviously, took number one (read my guide here), but Australia had me puzzled. We weren't going to be…
Packing list for Canada by a Canadian
Here in Canada, we're known for our cold and hardy winters, but that doesn't mean everywhere is the same. I mean, we're a huge country spanning two oceans, the weather isn't going to be the same all over. It also doesn't mean you need mittens in July. Maybe September or October if the weather is…