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New York City

November 1, 2014by Noemie-Capucine Quessy Leave a comment

Photographs taken in New York City. Read the story here: 3 Nights in New York on a Budget.

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3 Nights in New York on a Budget

November 1, 2014by Noemie-Capucine Quessy 1 Comment

On my way to Cayman Islands from my visit in the province of Québec, it was inevitable that I stop in New York, at least for a quick glance at this famous […]

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Napa Valley

March 31, 2014by Noemie-Capucine Quessy Leave a comment

Photographs taken during a road trip from San Francisco through Napa Valley. Read the full story: Wine Holiday: Road Trip Through Napa Valley.

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Wine Holiday: A Road Trip Through Napa Valley

March 24, 2014by Noemie-Capucine Quessy 3 Comments

We drove north on highway 29, through scenic switchbacks of lush green grass overlooking fields of wild mustard sprouting under the trellised grapevines. At times, the route wound through open […]

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Promise me we will always be bold, living lively, fiercely and colourfully. That we will smile often and be silly. That we will dare to escape the societal mold, and float everywhere but mainstream. That we will always be courageous enough to listen to our heart and live the life we always imagined.

From the Japanese Alps to the Pacific Ranges of the Canadian Coast Mountains. Happy to share this day with this ‘lil mademoiselle. #hismom

Cheers Japan! Thank you for providing us with japow and wildlife in your alps, for feeding us fresh and delicious traditional foods and perfect late night, interesting snacks, for illuminating our eyes with futuristic technology and bright neon lights, and for exposing us to a fascinating and multifaceted culture, one that is in harmony with past and future, and that emphasizes on generosity, kindness and etiquette to all to abide. Arigatou gozaimasu! Will be back.✌️❤️🇯🇵

I woke up to a Japanese winter storm, older than yesterday yet younger than tomorrow. I’m not afraid of growing older. With the years I’m getting wiser, stronger and I know myself better. I loved the 20-year-old, fearless me, but I love even more who I am becoming each day — The wrinkles remind me how much I laughed, the freckles how much I adventured outside, the scars how much I dared, the stories and memories how much I am living the life of my dreams. To each year I add to this journey, there are new travels, new adventures, new places, new friends. So much of who I am is where I have been and who I have met. And those are the most beautiful things in life. Abraham Lincoln once said: “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It’s the life you put in your years.” Growing older is a privilege that we should embrace. And surely when I get old, I don’t want people thinking “What a sweet little old lady”. I want them saying “Oh crap! What’s she up to now?”🙈

Cuteness alert: troops of wild Japanese macaques bathing in natural hot springs is the most adorable thing I’ve seen! Best present💝

Once upon a time in Japow. 📸: @jf.fortin #capturehakuba

Hakuba matata 🇯🇵❤️

Walking into the New Year and checking #47 off my bucket list. That feeling of deep, profound love enveloped me this morning, as I stood in the rosy glow of a shimmering sunrise of a new year, standing small on a monumental piece of history. Not a soul yet to travel its stoned path. Only the chirping birds, the dancing trees and the ancient mountains surrounding me. I couldn’t ask for a better way to start the year. Happy New year to you all! To new adventures, less WiFi, more outside, and to keeping your dreams alive! 💗

Travel Series Part 6: Morocco🇲🇦 ~ Fall 2014 Morocco is an incredibly diverse African country encompassing mountains, deserts, coastlines and ancient cities. During my time living and working in the capital city, I had the opportunity to assist to the week-long celebrations of Eid Al-Adha, hike the Rif Mountains, get lost in ancient medinas, hang loose with camels on the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Coastline, and wake up in a vast ocean of sand in the Sahara Desert. Right out of a fairy tale, the Kingdom’s diverse beauty, changing landscapes and historical charm will surely capture your heart and imagination.

Travel Series Part 5: Goa, 🇮🇳 ~ 11/2010 💜 Goa nests on the West side of India, along the Arabian Sea. The sandy beaches, cocohut culture and laidbackness of its residents make this state a perfect destination for everyone. A mix of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Catholism are found here, along with a Portuguese colonial architecture that reflects a rich history. Purple, orange, green apple, yellow and bright blue are among the colours of many of the houses. Lines of palm trees hug the beaches and the waters of the sea are warm and inviting for a good swim. In the mornings, fishermen arrive on the beach with their humungous net full of small fish, crabs and sea snakes (yes, 4 foot sea snakes). The women fill their baskets with the creatures and carry them on their head to where they will be dried and then sold at the market. It is amazing to witness this morning work and this team effort, both men and women putting force and energy in every detail. - While enjoying the laid back atmosphere of the Coast, we met a father and son who took us on their wooden boat where we had the most unexpected, most extraordinary opportunity to swim amongst a pod of wild dolphins. We then finished our time in Goa by celebrating Diwali with the locals.

Travel Series Part 4: Kathmandu🇳🇵~ 10/2010 💚 Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Nepal has been an admired destination for trekkers and climbers since the 1950′s, and has been on my list for a very long time. - We left the buzzing town of Thamel and travelled around Kathmandu. For 3 days we trekked through sprawling forests of pines, oaks, wild cherry and rhododendrons, and rural villages where we caught a glimpse of villagers going about their day. We traversed alpine meadows, hiked through yak pastures and crossed glacial moraines. When the trail narrowed in the jungle, we observed the prayer flags hanging from the trees, floating through the mountain mist. As we gained elevation and started to hike the mountainside footpath, we feasted on the views plunging into a dramatic landscape of maize fields and rice terraces.

In the name of International Day of Peace, I want to present you as part 3 of my Travel Series, one of my favorite, most fascinating places in the world I got the unique chance to visit: Tibet ~ 10/2010 💙Along as witnessing Mt Everest from your own eyes, standing in the Dalai Lama’s bedroom amongst whispering monks, and traveling through the highest, most incredible landscapes, Tibetans are another reason why you want to visit Tibet. Their generosity and genuine personality tell you so much about their reality. Refusing to assimilate to Chinese culture, they insist in preserving their culture alive by inhabiting their villages along the mountains and cultivating barley and straw to feed their animals. It is an isolated community rich in traditions, beliefs and superstitions. They will welcome you inside their homes and offer you a Yak butter tea (the name speaks for itself). The scabbing cheeks of the young reveal a cold weather but the warmth of their smiles offer you a great memory of the inhabitants of this autonomous prefecture. #internationaldayofpeace

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