Bem vindo ao restaurante “A Sardinha” Before my departure, I read all kinds of reviews about Portuguese food. Everyone agrees that the ingredients are exceptional but some say that the cooks are less so. There's nothing like judging for yourself, so here are my findings. When I arrived in Peniche, I was tired. The Quebec-Péniche trip took nearly 40 hours and I feel a great need for beauty and goodness. Obviously, I did my little research before arriving and I have already cho

Today I'm going to take a walk through History. Monsaraz The hill of Monsaraz occupied an important place in prehistory and history. Its position on the highest hill in the region as well as its proximity to the deep Guadiana valley, made it a strategic place for all those who wanted to play Tug of War. It all started 9000 years ago. Some definition Prehistory : Period which goes from the appearance of Man, 2.8 million years ago, to the invention of writing. Since writing was

After two days in the mountains, I'm leaving again. In fact, the mountain was a "nice" accident. I thought I was booking accommodation in the Douro Valley but my fingers got tangled during my search on the internet. Fortunately, because otherwise, I would not have discovered the “stone house”. So, yesterday, I checked twice rather than once, before booking my next accommodation. Perafita, Alijo We are driving quietly through valleys and mountains when my companion decides to

Today I'm heading to the mountains in the north of Portugal. In fact, I'm trying to save myself from the cold and rainy weather, with rare breakthroughs of sunshine, which has accompanied me since my arrival. Tonight, I'm going to sleep in a stone house but first, I'm going to visit. Braga First stop in Braga at the Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte. Besides the huge sanctuary, there is a monumental staircase called the “Sacred Way of Bon Jesus,” a forest (the Bon-Jésus Park),

On the way to Porto Travel is always very rewarding, as long as we are open to the unexpected. This morning, while driving towards Porto, I see two huge backpacks on the side of the road. Two backpacks? No, it's more like two young Germans who are quietly traveling around the world. Emmie and Joschka, nothing, really nothing can stop them. They began their journey in 2020. Remember,... 2020. They had to navigate health regulations while traveling from one continent to anothe

That's it, I'm leaving again and I can't wait. This time, I am going to discover Portugal and, as usual, I am preparing intensely for...

Today the trip will be a little longer. The mountains of the Dominican Republic are as attractive as its beaches and I fully intend to discover them. I head towards Santiago without intending to visit it, the cities generally having less attractions for me than the winding roads. First observation, it is much cooler in the mountains and it is very pleasant. The road is beautiful, the landscape magnificent, what more could you ask for. A little feminism and politics, by the wa

After the impromptu end of my trip to India, there was no question of me spending the winter without riding. So I left nearby, in the Dominican Republic, and settled in Sosúa to enjoy the sun, the sea and, of course, the motorbike. After settling into the small apartment where I was going to spend a few weeks, I went looking for a motorcycle. Sosúa being a tourist town, it wasn't very difficult to find the right shoe for me, or rather a bike that suited my taste. Before tell

Unfortunately, for personal reasons, I had to interrupt my trip after 7 days, I did not even have time to buy the motorcycle. But have no fear, the world is big, as is my desire to explore it, and I will certainly have new adventures to share with you. To end on a nice note, I will tell you about the motorcycle that I had planned to buy for my trip. Royal Endfield During my trip to Colombia, I had the opportunity to see several new types of motorcycle. One particularly caught

For several days now I have had no contact with the “world”. No internet, because I don't have a SIM card yet, and no Wi-Fi. But what is going on? Well, two days after my arrival, I found myself in the middle of a climatic event. The monsoon… it’s wind and rain. There are two monsoon periods each year… so nothing too unusual. However, this is something else. It rains so much that the city is flooded. I'm entitled to a cyclone. It's been more than 15 years since residents have

It's three in the morning and it's impossible to sleep. So, I'll tell you what I saw yesterday. Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No, it's a fox Chennai, end of the day, I'm in my room and taking a little rest. Overcoming jet lag is always a bit difficult. Out of the corner of my eye, I see a plane passing by, no, a big bird, no,... it's something else. Surprisingly, there are a lot of birds in Chennai. Earlier, I saw ring-necked parakeets (psittacula krameri) and Indian crows (co

Phew, I've finally arrived on the other side of the world. More than 32 hours passed between the time I closed the door of my home and the time I opened the door to my room in India. It makes me very funny to write that... India. credit: newindianexpress.com Transit in Dubai For some, Dubai is impressive. Luxury hotels, avant-garde architecture, trendy boutiques, meh... I prefer natural wonders and local people. Dubai is not without it, except that an 8-hour transit doesn't r

When I explain to people that I'm leaving with just one piece of luggage for three months, I'm often met with disbelief. There are several reasons why I bring few items with me and why they can end up in a single carry-on bag. Firstly, every item I put in my bag is practically essential and I'm terrified that my luggage will get lost in one of the two transits and three flights it takes to get to India. Having only one carry-on bag, I can keep it close to me at all times. Sec

If you had told me, 7 years ago, that one day I would go to India, I would have called you, at the very least, a confabulator. India, a country not made for me, at least that's what I believed at the time. A country not made for the more conservative person, keen on hygiene and clean toilets, that I was. Seven years later, after learning to drive a motorcycle, traveling in adventure mode in Canada but also in the USA, Colombia, Vietnam and Thailand. I am ready. Ready to push

When I left Canada, I had one almost unavoidable thing in mind. "Almost" because we shouldn't be disappointed if plans change and life gives us other opportunities. This unavoidable was the Hạ Long Bay. credit: sites.google.com/site/daytourscruisesinhalongbay/halong-bay-map Hạ Long Bay is the center of a larger area that includes Bái Tử Long Bay to the north and Lan Ha Bay to the south. So I have to choose. I dig to try to determine where I would find the shoe that suits me,

credit: KohTaocompleteguide.com Regretfully, I will be leaving Koh Tao in a few days, but first I would like to explain to you the pleasure I feel when I snorkel there. As soon as I approach the shore my senses are activated. The beauty of the landscape, the gentle sound of the waves, the smiles of holidaymakers,... When my feet touch the warm water, the pleasures that await me whisper sweet words in my ear like a siren song. Finally, I plunge my head into this underwater wo

สวัสดีค่ะ - sawat di kha - hello I've been on Koh Tao for a month now and... haven't written to you anymore. It's because the life I lead here is so peaceful, so easy, so pleasant. I let myself be lulled by the waves, I admire the view, I slowly savour each passing day. What more can one say? I don't feel like leaving. I imagine myself spending the rest of my days here. Smiles, sunshine, beauty all around me. Why would I want to quit? Koh Tao is not for everyone. Do you like

♫ Ce matin je sors de chez moi Il m'attendait, il était là Il sautillait sur les coraux Mon Dieu qu'il était drôle dans l'eau Le p'tit poisson de toutes les couleurs Le p'tit poisson de toutes les couleurs ♫ This morning I go outside He was waiting for me, he was there He was hopping on the corals My God he was funny in the corral The little fish of all colors The little fish of all colors It's a song that my grandmother, not that my mother, okay I admit everything... it's a

Today I explore Aow Leuk, which means deep bay. It's a small beach not far from where I'm staying. credit: kohtaocompleteguide.com It's hot, so I dive immediately to discover a new world. From the first fathoms I feel small tingles. Nothing stops me and...the tingling continues. It feels like electric shocks or small needle pokes. It's unpleasant and... Koh Tao is one of the places where you find box jellyfish, one of the most venomous marine animals in the world. credit: Wi

During my dives, I met surprising animals such as romantic AND faithful fish. Hong Kong butterflyfishes pairs are lifelong. They protect each other against predators, find their food together and offer us the opportunity to take beautiful pictures of beautiful little couples. There are other more amazing life forms like sea cucumber. credit: Amada44 et chaloklum-diving.com I have seen several varieties on the seabed. At first, I wondered if it was a plant or an animal. It's