Jen, the blogger behind Travel With Curves, has been part of my “plus-size travel bloggers world” since she started, back in the spring of 2015. Her arrival in the blogosphere was a relief… I was so happy not to be alone anymore! READ MORE… ►►►
After over 4 years of blogging, I have read and heard from so many women who are mortified at the idea of “plus-size flying”. The struggle of being a fat flyer is real. But so is the possibility of flying relatively unharmed, physically, but mostly, emotionally. ►►►
In one of my regular Google search on plus-size activewear, I read about Lineagewear leggings. The first thing I was attracted to? Their ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS range of prints and colors. ►►►
Over-packing. We are all guilty of doing it at least once in our traveler’s life. Here are 10 tips that will help you know if you are going down the slippery slope of over-packing… ►►►
I discovered the Vaude Asymmetric 42+8 Backpack when I visited the Montreal Outdoor Adventure Show, last April. I just stopped by Sport Dinaco’s booth and said “I bet your backpacks don’t fit plus-size people. Can you prove me wrong?”. ►►►
I had a chance to try on some Leguano Barefoot Ballerina Shoes at the Montreal National Women’s Show, last March. It wasn’t my first time seeing barefoot shoes, but I never really took the time to try some, since I have relatively problematic (read: long and wide) feet. ►►►
The ZAÄN Asymmetric Tunic was available at the brand’s pop-up shop at the National Women’s Show in Montreal, last March. Though I was already familiar with the brand – Sophie Paquette (ZAÄN designer in chief!) and I were both involved in the 2016 Montreal + Fashion Week… ►►►
For 6 years now, Picotine the ladybug has been my travel buddy. You probably saw that little creature in my travel pictures. ►►►
Versatile clothes are the key to packing light and strategic. Here are a few tips to help you pack light – and pack wise – for your next adventure… ►►►
In case you missed the announcement on Facebook last week… I am glad to announce that I will be heading out to Bulgaria next September! It’s not my first time in Eastern Europe, but it’s the southernmost country in this part of the world on my travel list. thus far. With this upcoming trip, I will visit my 16th country in 8 years! ►►►
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