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Author: Andree-Anne

Building new habits

November 27, 2016 Andree-Anne 2 Comments

How does one get so good at something? If you have a look at most of the top performers in your entourage you might notice a trend. They have integrated key habits in their daily life. It might … Read the rest

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Posted in: Challenges Filed under: better yourself, exercising, habits, journaling

Surprise birthday party in the Pyrenees

November 20, 2016 Andree-Anne 2 Comments

About two months ago, I receive a message from one of my friend from the Antarctica trip. He was organising a surprise birthday party for his now wife for her 30th anniversary in the Pyrenees. This sounded … Read the rest

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Posted in: France Filed under: France, Hiking, Pyrenees

Housesitting, my favourite option when travelling

November 14, 2016 Andree-Anne 2 Comments

After three months working with HelpRefugees in Calais, I have a lot to process and, to be honest, I’m not quite ready to write about it yet, so instead, here’s a post about what my life is about … Read the rest

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Posted in: Travel Tips Filed under: Housesitting, Petsitting

A quick weekend back in the normal world

September 21, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

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After a few days sleeping and relaxing in Brighton, I feel like I can finally take the time to write something up. As I logged on I realised that almost one month has gone by since I last … Read the rest

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The guilt of a day off

August 22, 2016 Andree-Anne 1 Comment

You are travelling so you should be out and making the best of it. Or it’s your day off, so you should go out and do something on your endless to-do list.  I don’t know about you, but … Read the rest

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Posted in: Travel Tips Filed under: Day off, Personal Life, Travel

Helping Refugees in Calais

August 5, 2016 Andree-Anne 1 Comment

Sitting on a beach in Calais, with the sun warming my skin and the fresh air from the sea, I’m lost in my thoughts, as one does. I’m surrounded by people on vacation, seemingly oblivious to what’s happening … Read the rest

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Posted in: France Filed under: Calais, Refugees

Settling down or new adventure?

July 28, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

By now you probably all know I’ve been back in Canada for a while already. And as it was to be expected, it’s been rather interesting, difficult and challenging. Visiting my friends and family, reconnecting and spending time … Read the rest

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Posted in: France Filed under: Calais, canada, Departure, volunteer

Being grateful

July 21, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

In our lives, most of us focus on the things we ”need” in order to be happy. And we forget to look at what we already have. I know you are guilty of this!

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Posted in: Challenges Filed under: Challenges, grateful

Why it’s easier to be judgmental

July 14, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

When you see something new or meet someone new, you don’t realize it but you pass a judgment. We all do. Every time. Usually, we are not even aware of it.

You see this pretty blonde girl wearing … Read the rest

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Posted in: Personal life Filed under: categorize, first impression

Seasoned Chickpeas

July 11, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

This Seasoned Chickpeas recipe is by far one of my favourite when I’m in a rush, when I don’t know what to cook or when I need snacks for hiking. I took the original recipe from Deborah Gray’s … Read the rest

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Posted in: Recipes Filed under: chickpeas

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