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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

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

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

Looking back : A weekend in Wadi Rum, Jordan

May 24, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

In August 2013, as part of my first round-the-world trip, I volunteered in a hotel in Jordan. I was looking for something special to do for my birthday because obviously wandering all over the world wasn’t quite special … Read the rest

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Posted in: Jordan Filed under: camel, Jordan, Jordan Tracks, Wadi Rum

Weekend expeditions in Soroca and Rezina

May 17, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

After spending three weeks with Constantin in Rosu, it was time for me to leave. I had made plans to go back to Chişinau as the Don Quixote ballet was on at the National Opera and Ballet Theatre. … Read the rest

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Posted in: Moldova Filed under: Chisinau, Rezina, Ribnita, Saharna, Soroca

Some things I like about Moldova

May 10, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Every time I met locals or even other tourists in Moldova, they would ask me why I decided to come to the country. When I told them it was actually my second time, they were quite confused! They … Read the rest

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Posted in: Moldova Filed under: Chisinau, communication, Moldova

A short visit to Fort William and Glasgow before leaving Scotland

May 2, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

I was in Edinburgh when I decided to leave Scotland to head South to England. I knew I would have to go see some of my friends before leaving. So I went back to Perth, my first home … Read the rest

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Posted in: Scotland Filed under: Ben Nevis, Fort William, Glasgow, Hiking, Scotland

Village life in Moldova

April 25, 2016 Andree-Anne 3 Comments

Southern Moldova

Roşu is a small village located about five kilometers from Cahul, the largest city in Southern Moldova. Cahul, Roşu and to a lesser extent, Chişinau are not your typical touristic destination. Don’t be looking for tourist … Read the rest

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Posted in: Moldova Filed under: Chisinau, Moldova, Rosu, Travel, volunteer

Revisiting my Southern Ocean and Antarctic Sailing Experience

April 17, 2016 Andree-Anne 9 Comments

This is a very long post, make sure you are comfortably seated!

I have been back for two years already. Crazy how time flies when you are busy travelling the world and having amazing adventures!

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Posted in: Antarctica, Challenges Filed under: Antarctica, Challenges, Chile, Infinity Expedition, New Zeland, Sailing, Travel

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