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My 3-week road trip in the American West
Ah the American West, a childhood dream I could talk to you about it for hours. As soon as I had a fairly permanent job that allowed me to plan my first trip, I didn't hesitate for a minute. The…
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Is a good lie better than a hurtful truth?
"Better a truth that hurts than a lie that delights" according to a Berber proverb. Several studies prove that we lie once or twice a day. Lying helps us get through life at times. There are many…
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Film / TV releases in March 2022
If you're stuck for movies or series to binge-watch, here's a selection of what's new this coming month. MOVIES The Batman (02/03 in theaters) Pitch: In his second year of crime-fighting, Batman explores…
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The rat race: why and how to get out of it?
The rat race, what is it? You've never heard this term? And yet you are probably part of it... What is the rat race? To define this term, the "rat race" or rat race in French, designates a...
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5 inspiring books to change your life
I have always loved reading as far back as I can remember. I can still see myself as a child. This ritual every Saturday of going to the library to borrow 3 new books for the week. I learned to read a year in advance…
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Being an expat in times of Covid
To stay or to go back? That is the question. These last two years have brought their share of challenges, emotional ups and downs and questioning for everyone. Life is no longer the same no matter what anyone says. But when…
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Those moments of solitude that we have all experienced at least once in our lives.
We all know those little moments of solitude that we would like to forget, that were not on the program. Where we say to ourselves "VDM" Which makes us want to cry or laugh, or the irrepressible urge to want to hide in a...
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Valentine's Day: The best romantic films to watch again
Whether you're in a relationship or single, what if you spent a lovely evening for Valentine's Day watching a romantic film with a slightly cliché but comforting happy ending? The Notebook (2004) It is considered one of the…
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How to boost your morale and energy in winter
If, like me, you are currently living with weeks of extreme cold, with your nose hairs freezing as soon as you set foot outside (mention to fellow Quebecers ;-)), this article is for you. It's not easy to keep the…
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Expat Life: Holidays in France
Being an expat means having to navigate the dilemma of going on vacation or choosing to return home to see friends and family. Because yes, when you come to Canada, you hope to be able to explore a little…
