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aymexume
Jun 9, 20173 min read
Une nuit aux Cayes, ou la fois où Papa Doudou a raté la dernière okazyon vers Port-Salut
Ce matin, une de mes tantes a partagé cette photo de mon grand-père dans le groupe WhatsApp de la famille. (Ma famille a un groupe...
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aymexume
Jun 9, 20173 min read
Les aventures de Ti Val : Ti Val a (presque) fait le tour du monde muni d’un passeport haïtien
Ti Val, c’est lui. Je parle souvent de lui. Je le considère comme mon petit frère. Mon emmerdeur de petit frère (The Annoying Little...
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aymexume
May 29, 20173 min read
We're (happily) married, and we don't always travel together...*gasp*
This weekend, my husband went to the Copa del Rey in Madrid. You've guessed it: it's a football (soccer) major event. The game he went...
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aymexume
May 20, 20172 min read
Kap voum!* Nous prenons la route
Ce weekend, nous prenons la route. Nous nous rendons aux USA pour une occasion importante : les jumeaux achèvent leurs études...
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aymexume
May 19, 20173 min read
4 things I wished I knew before I went to Japan
Here are 4 things I wished I knew before landing in Japan. To be clear, not knowing these things didn't make my stay any less pleasant.
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aymexume
May 17, 20173 min read
Changing my return date, or the most nonsensical conversation I've ever had
When booking your flight, choosing the right dates and picking the right city are very basic things one should do. Right? … Wrong! We’re...
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aymexume
May 9, 20172 min read
I dislike flying, but love to travel
You read the title correctly. I really don't like to be in a plane. It's a control thing. I'm not behind the "wheel"; therefore, I'm, um,...
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aymexume
Apr 30, 20173 min read
Rain, coffee and sòs pwa*, or the many ways Colombia reminded me of Haiti
*sòs pwa: bean or pea purée The very mention of Colombia brings whiffs of cocaine and gun powder—I wish this would stop being their...
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aymexume
Apr 19, 20171 min read
Bye bye Bogota
We're heading home. And I feel a little sad. I quickly grew attached to the narrow, hilly streets of La Candelaria. Colourful streets,...
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aymexume
Apr 17, 20171 min read
Lorsque le touriste devient voyeur
Deux personnes s'embrassant à pleine bouche à la sortie de l'aéroport. Des amoureux s'enlaçant à vouloir s'étouffer. Bienvenue en...
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aymexume
Apr 17, 20173 min read
Free activities in Bogota
When you travel on a budget, free activities are a lifesaver. Plus, they're sometimes the best. It's important to note that the number...
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aymexume
Apr 17, 20173 min read
How to enjoy foreign cuisine
I'm a foodie. I enjoy eating a little more than I should. Trust me.
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aymexume
Apr 15, 20172 min read
Bogota Graffiti Tour: A Must
I like art. I like various forms of expression, from music to sculpture to drawing. Graffiti has been growing on me.
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aymexume
Apr 15, 20171 min read
About the official Pieds Poudrés shoes
Today, Hubby declared that my pink running shoes are the official Pieds Poudrés shoes. This is happened. I couldn't argue myself out of...
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aymexume
Apr 14, 20172 min read
Day trip to Zipaquirá
We've left Bogota behind and headed north to Zipaquirà to visit La Catedral de Sal (the salt cathedral). We grabbed a bus at the Portal...
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aymexume
Apr 14, 20171 min read
Parlons chocolat pays
Au cours de ma deuxième journée à Bogota, j'ai dégusté leur chocolate tradicional à deux reprises, au petit déj et au souper. Et, à deux...
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aymexume
Apr 13, 20172 min read
Sleepless in Bogota
It's 5:15 am and I'm wide awake. I've been waking up about every hour. Hubby is experiencing the same thing. We feel like we're waking up...
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aymexume
Apr 12, 20171 min read
Bogota, j'arrive!
Il est 4 h 40 du matin. Une heure indigne, comme le dirait Grann. Je suis à l'aéroport depuis plus d'une quizaine de minutes. Cela me...
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aymexume
Mar 23, 20172 min read
Questions people ask when they learn that I’m heading to Bogota
It’s countdown time! We’re heading to Bogota soon, and our excitement is rising. (South America, here we come!) I’ve been talking about...
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aymexume
Mar 11, 20172 min read
Rien comme un bon café haïtien pour commencer la journée
J'ai un nouveau fournisseur de café haïtien. Je ne parle ni de Rebo ni de Selecto. Lui, il m'apporte un café spécial. Un café de Marigot,...
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