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Funny moments and challenges in Kenya

April 18, 2017 Andree-Anne 2 Comments


During my stay in Kenya, which was mostly in Diani Beach, I had great experiences but also had to face unexpected challenges. I had really mixed feelings about my experience but as you’ll see it had actually nothing … Read the rest

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Posted in: Kenya Filed under: Diani Beach, Distant Relative, friends, Kenya, Kilifi, matatu, Mombasa, monkey, personal struggle

Skydiving in Kenya

March 22, 2017 Andree-Anne 3 Comments



Ever since leaving for my round the world trip in 2013, I’ve always had that crazy dream of touching all continents. I didn’t think it was at all possible then since I couldn’t picture an affordable way to … Read the rest

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Posted in: Kenya Filed under: Africa, Kenya, skydiving

New Year Resolutions or setting yourself up for failure

February 12, 2017 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

It’s been slightly more than one month now and you did it once again. You told yourself this year was going to be different. You would stick to your New Year resolutions.

Right?

It was this time of … Read the rest

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Posted in: Personal life Filed under: habit, Improving yourself, learning, New Year, Resolutions

Iceland or nature at its best

February 7, 2017 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Spur of the moment a few weeks ago, I decided to invite myself and join a friend for a few days in Iceland. It had always been on my wish-list and after sending countless friends to this incredible … Read the rest

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Posted in: Iceland Filed under: glacier, Iceland, lagoon, road trip, waterfalls

Choose love

January 30, 2017 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

I was going to write something totally different today but with the shooting in a Mosque last night in my hometown, Quebec City, I feel the need to write about it.

It’s so easy to fall into the … Read the rest

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Posted in: Canada Filed under: Choose love, Compassion

The impressive number of things we get to choose everyday

January 24, 2017 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

We get opportunities to make decisions all day. Every day.

We choose who we talk to.

We choose to hold the door for the person following us.

We choose what we eat. Chips, chocolate, veggies, meat, etc.

We … Read the rest

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Posted in: Personal life Filed under: Being aware, Choice, decisions, Improving yourself

Saying goodbye, over and over again

January 16, 2017 Andree-Anne Leave a comment


When you travel or move regularly like I do, you are always saying goodbye. Sometimes it feels like a daily occurrence and if I’m being totally honest, it can take quite a toll on your morale. On occasions,
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Posted in: Relationships Filed under: friends, friendship, goodbyes, leaving

Family holidays: London and Edinburgh

January 5, 2017 Andree-Anne Leave a comment


I’ve been calling the UK my home base for the last year and a half (even though I’ve spent about 6 months away), and since last year’s plan to spend Christmas together with my parents in Switzerland fell … Read the rest

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Posted in: Scotland, UK Filed under: Christmas, Edinburgh, family time, holidays, London

Return on my Calais experience

December 18, 2016 Andree-Anne 3 Comments

In August I returned to Calais for three months. These three months were extremely busy at times, challenging, inspiring and tiring. I’ve now been back for a little while but I wasn’t ready to write about my experience … Read the rest

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Posted in: France Filed under: Calais, Help Refugees, volunteer

Calling out for new ideas!

December 11, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

If you’ve known me for more than a few months you won’t be surprised to hear this. I’m once again at this stage in my life where I have absolutely no idea where I will go next or … Read the rest

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Posted in: Personal life, Travel Life Filed under: decisions

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