Growing up, my parents had a restaurant. My brother and I would often go there after school and I have fond memories of spending time in the kitchen once my homework was done. I Loved watching my mum and the … Continue reading What I am learning in the kitchen
Acatenango is the 3rd volcano I have hiked in the past 6 months. The 1st 2 were in Hawai: Haleakala – 24km and Ka’au Crater – 8 hours (up 3 waterfalls). A part from being beautiful hikes, all 3 were … Continue reading Why we climb volcanoes
So you want to visit Mexico? Great! It´s a beautiful country with lots to see and experience, the food is renowned throughout central and South America, and Mexicans are friendly and welcoming. But let´s clear something before we even start, … Continue reading Visit Mexico in 3 weeks
While I travel, I aim to experience each country, each town, each moment, less like a tourist and more like a local, in spite of my undeniably priviledged state of being (not having to work and with enough disposable income … Continue reading How the 1% party in Tulum
When was the last time you didn t use the internet for 24 hours? I recently spent 10 days in Holbox, a little island with terrible Wifi and a week later, another 10 days in Cuba, where internet can only … Continue reading Disconnect to reconnect
Dont be mislead by the subject of this post, Cuba cannot be visited, understood and experienced within 10 days. However, I only had that amount of time on the island and I thought Id provide a few tips for anyone … Continue reading Cuba in 10 days
My parents moved from Paris to Mexico in the early 80s, with little savings and big dreams. My mum didn’t speak a word of spanish, so she made bracelets on the virgin beaches of Playa del Carmen, while my dad … Continue reading Crepe a la mexicana
When I tell people that I am travelling alone for a year, I am mostly met with 3 different reactions: Fear, admiration and sometimes a little envy. I used to say “I could never travel alone!”. I’m not too sure … Continue reading Solo female travel tips : Hawaii & California
I fell in love with O’ahu so much that I didn’t really want to leave; despite people telling me that the other islands were equally special. I can now say that they were right. For O’ahu and Honolulu tips, please … Continue reading Hawai`i Island hopping
I was a bit reluctant to write about Burning Man. I like the idea that “what happens at Black Rock City, stays in BRC.” However, I came to the realisation that no words could convey what being a burner feels … Continue reading Diaries of a burner
