Jonathan

La situation en Cuba

We were reminded many times throughout our 1 month tour of Cuba that the current situation in the country is not the greatest. Most people will remember that Cuba has been blockaded by the US since the 1959 revolution in which Cuba became communist. The USSR took over in supporting

The story of the church

In the beginning of the summer I found a job in Fassett. A small town of lonely elders and a few bored teens. We have all heard the story before. Since the freeway was built, the town was bypassed and the local businesses have slowly been dying off ever since.

At winter’s end

It is now mid March. The sun’s rays feel stronger and the snow has started to melt into puddles. The cold dreaded month of February is now behind me and soon I’ll be able to ride around on my bike once again. The last 6 months have gone

The frustrations of a simple employee

When I moved to rural Quebec last fall finding a job where I wouldn’t get screamed at was my top priority. There were limited options as it is a small town so I hedged my bets on the local pizzeria and fast food restaurant. When I first peered into

The Hill

Some weeks ago I met a girl and after spending a few weekends together we decided to further test our compatibility by taking a trip together. I didn’t want it to be too easy since I find adventurous travel more interesting so we decided to hitchhike to a rainbow

A day in the life of a free man

It is the beginning of the summer in Montreal. I don’t know if it’s thanks the sun giving us its vitamins or because the invisible weight of the pandemic has finally been lifted but it seems everyone is in a good mood these days. I came back to

Podcast #1 Cabin fever

When outside is the winter. We are sitting inside this cabin and playing guitars. As if there is no way to escape. Enjoy this slice of crazy times.

Between Two Worlds

I have often had the impression that the act of travelling is putting yourself between two worlds. As I am writing this I am sitting in a bus, going from one city to another, watching people living their lives as we roll by. Therefore this seems to be the perfect

Enjoying the Moment

I have often given this piece of advice to new travellers: “You can never see everything, so don’t try.” It’s easy to get so caught up with the stories, suggestions and recommendations of peers that one forgets to enjoy where they are in the present. Sometimes I have

The Difference Between Tourists and Travellers

I once found myself cycling the many hundreds of kilometres separating Split from Zagreb. Along the way I saw many road signs informing me of the distance until a certain national park called “Plitvička Jezera”. I became curious as to why this place was so famous. When I arrived I