Tailoring in Hoi An

Hoi An is known for it’s romantic vibes, it’s abundant tailors and it’s silk lantern. Here’s what you need to know about getting a suit done in Hoi An. Lesson #1 : Don’t pay in advance They will tell you that they will make modifications until you are happy and sell you the full kit….

Cat Ba Island (Vietnam)

“Don’t go there! You won’t like it!” That was what the locals were saying about Cat Ba Island. From our Grab drivers (Asian version of Uber) to the hotel manager, everybody we spoke to seemed to be on the same page about Cat Ba. Vietnamese people go there on holidays. There’s a high season and…

How to book the best Halong Bay trip (Vietnam)

Spoiler alert: Our goal is to have the best value for money. Our expected level of comfort is what people now call “flashpackers”. After doing extensive research online and inquiring at several travel agencies in Hanoi we decided to book our cruise through our hotel. Here’s why… One of the first things you hear when talking…

Mae Hong Son Loop by Motorbike

I thought I would write a little something about this amazing motorbike trip we just finished. I will probably have to translate it in French at some point so my family can read it without using Google Translate, but for now here it is. 😉 First, let’s put us in context. We have been staying…

Bali, Indonésie. En français esti!

Bon bon bon… Ce sera mon premier article en français… J’ai hésité un bon moment. Je voulais écrire un article court et en bon français. Puis je me suis dit: “Stun blogue! On va y donner un peu de style Québécois. Represent! Pis c’est mieux un post plein de fautes en français que blogue unilingue…

The Test

When I met Nisreen, one of the first things she told me about was her dream of travelling to New Zealand. When we started dating, she warned me that this trip was a promise she made to herself and she was going to do it no matter what. More on that here. I understood her urge to…