5 tips to learn Spanish
When travelling, being able to speak the local language really changes your experience. This allows you to fully understand your environment, to create bonds with locals, to negotiate or to avoid scams and problems. This...
Chiapas: San Cristóbal de Las Casas and Palenque
Located in southern Mexico, the Chiapas region borders Guatemala. The landscapes vary between mountains and dense tropical forests. We visited the city of San Cristóbal Las Casas, surrounded by mountains, and the ruins ...
Top 25 things to do in Oaxaca
The Mexican state of Oaxaca is located in the south of the country among the mountains and valleys. The state name comes from its capital, Oaxaca de Juárez. This city is surrounded by mountains and dramatic landscapes. ...
World tour news: second month of travel
Our second month on our trip around the world was very busy: we travelled all over North America all the way from Canada to Mexico! From Québec to Montréal After visiting the Wendake Indian Reserve we said goodbye to ...
El Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico
What is El Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)? El Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead in English, is a Mexican holiday celebrating the dead. It is a very joyous celebration at the end of October/beginning of November (g...
A trip to Mexico City
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is the most populous city in North America and the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world. It is located on a plateau at an altitude of 7,000 ft. It is a vibrant capital full of ac...
24h in Montpelier, Vermont state capital
A few words about Vermont Vermont is a state located in the northeastern United States on the border with Canada, New York State, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Since the 1960s Vermont has been politically progressive....
Québec: 15 things to do in the city and around
Québec City is a charming destination. In addition, the day trips to go on in the surroundings are wonderful. We had the chance to spend a month in Canada at the beginning of our world tour. It is such a beautiful count...
World tour news: first month of travel
The beginning of the honeymoon: between good fortune and troubles from Paris to Québec City going through Alaska and Western Canada. We are taking some time to focus on our first month of travel. An eventful start We we...
Road trip in Alaska
We explored Alaska for 12 days in two different ways: by road with a motorhome/RV and by sea on a cruise ship. The camper van is undoubtedly the best way to visit Alaska by land. It offers comfort and flexibility at a re...
