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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!

Shortly after making … Read the rest

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

The Unspoken Challenges of a Life of Travel

April 10, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

When you look at pictures on Facebook, or on travel blogs, it’s easy to assume that it’s such an easy life. I mean what can possibly be difficult or stressful about travelling and discovering new places?

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Posted in: Travel Tips Filed under: Challenges, Travel

Cycling from Chisinau to Odessa, via Transnistria

April 5, 2016 Andree-Anne 3 Comments

It’s funny how life can change rather quickly sometimes. I had found a housesit in Nottingham that was advertised for about 5 weeks. I was looking forward to spending some time cuddling with two dogs and stay put … Read the rest

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Posted in: Challenges, Moldova, Transnistria, Ukraine Filed under: Chisinau, Cycling, Moldova, Odessa, Tiraspol, Transnistria, Ukraine

Volunteering with L’auberge des Migrants and Help Refugees – a human experience

March 23, 2016 Andree-Anne 4 Comments

Since coming back to the UK and writing this, a lot has changed. The French authorities decided to destroy the South half of the camp, and even though they promised it would be gradual, humane and respectful of … Read the rest

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Posted in: Challenges, France Filed under: Calais, France, volunteer

Why am I vegan?

February 28, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

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I have always been a very compassionate person. Even as a kid, I would always make sure that all kids were part of the games we were playing. If someone was by himself or herself, I would walk … Read the rest

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Posted in: Challenges Filed under: veganism

Changing your Attitude

February 22, 2016 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Do you sometimes not want to go to work because of that one person you work with? Yeah, I know. Me too.

Working with Heather* this morning. I’m not excited about this at all. In order to enjoy … Read the rest

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Posted in: Relationships Filed under: Change, Improving yourself, Relationships

Moving to the UK- A how-to guide

December 20, 2015 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Are you sick of being in Canada? Looking to improve your English? Sample great whiskies on a weekly basis? Or maybe meet a lovely Englishman or Scotswoman? If you are between the ages of 18 to 30, this … Read the rest

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Posted in: Travel Tips, UK Filed under: moving, Scotland, UK

Couchsurfing – a great way to travel while staying at home, or feeling at home when travelling!

August 11, 2015 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

I’ve been a member of Couchsurfing.org since 2010. I was living in Fort St. John, British-Columbia at the time and I started by hosting a few travellers on their way up the Alaska Highway. Most of them would … Read the rest

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Posted in: Travel Tips Filed under: Couchsurfing; travel tips

2014: The year of rejection

May 9, 2015 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

2014 started great.

I celebrated the New Year on an almost private island in Indonesia, and right after that, I visited the Komodo dragons. Later on, I went on a sailing trip from New Zealand to Chile with … Read the rest

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Posted in: Personal life Filed under: Personal Life

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