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Long Weekend Escapade in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

December 29, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment
I heart Bishkek sign in a city park
I love Bishkek!

Back in May, I needed a break from living in Dubai. I had done the odd expedition to some of the other emirates, but I needed some time away from the city, and a few … Read the rest

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Posted in: Kyrgyzstan Filed under: Bishkek, Hiking, Kyrgyzstan

One Year in Dubai

December 24, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment
Sunrise behind dubai marina tower buildings
Sunrise over Dubai Marina

I would have never thought I would end up going to Dubai, let alone live there for one year. When I was studying Tourism, the Palm and the ski centre in the Mall of … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, UAE

Spending the summer in Gatineau

November 2, 2017 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Catching up with friends and family

This has got to be my biggest disappointment of my summer.

I moved back to Canada for the summer months so I would have a chance to catch up with my family … Read the rest

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Posted in: Canada, Personal life Filed under: canada, friends, friendship, skydiving

Where is the humanity?

June 30, 2017 Andree-Anne 6 Comments

Since I got back to Canada, I feel like I’ve given up hope. While I love skydiving and it makes me feel much calmer. It is after all my therapy, where I can be only in the moment … Read the rest

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Posted in: France Filed under: Calais, Choose love, humanity, Refugees, volunteer

Settling down for the summer

June 8, 2017 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

After being on the road for the last few years without getting paid for most of the work I did, yay volunteering, it was getting time for me to get an actual paying job.

I had loved my … Read the rest

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Posted in: Canada Filed under: GO Skydive, skydiving, Summer, working

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

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

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

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