Shining a light on my world: The sparkling journey of a girl with a travel-bug !

Category Travels

In this section, you will read about my trips around the world, some stories, some places, some people…

When there are no Tourists.

In the distance, we can distinguish some stupas and temples… we finally believe it. Claire and I were able to escape Yangon and reach Bagan for a well-deserved holiday…

The Sisterhood of Mandalay!

July 2020, Mandalay mapping with Claire. It’s 5 am, I’m shivering, puffy eyed and groggy from the long ride (Buses here tend to use air con in a completely irrational way!). The bus just came to a stop and as… Continue Reading →

Myanmar Colors, before the lock-down!

From leaving India to arriving in Myanmar and spending the first 2 weeks of my mission in a totally new atmosphere… In case you were wondering what I’ve been up to…

Indian Impressions

And “PAF!” here I am in India, for a two weeks training, before the start of my mission in Myanmar. Times goes slow and really fast at the same time!

Time for a new Adventure!

You might not have followed the last episodes of my search for a more fulfilling future… so here is a little summary!

Vincy Sunday

Sunday mornings are very special in many places in the world, but what does a Sunday morning feel like in Saint Vincent? A fresh breeze lifts the curtains, birds are singing, the night crickets just went quiet, the rooster is… Continue Reading →

Dominican Encounters

In the Kalinago Territory Our plane is flying over the Caribbean sea, we distinguish Saint Lucia then Martinique and finally, Dominica shows its green, mountainous shape. As we get closer, we are struck by the aspect of the island. Most… Continue Reading →

Morning class: Crossing Crisis- Relations between US and Latin America

Every Monday and Friday we have what we call morning class. Everyone, teacher, student, guest speaker, is welcome to prepare a presentation about any topic that is of interest to them and share their passion about it. This morning a guest speaker… Continue Reading →

Drawing and Lettering

It all began with a simple sentence: -“Me?!?! no way!!! I can’t draw!” This was not the thing to say!!! I earned my first drawing lesson that day, I was impressed and I actually started to believe it when you… Continue Reading →

Organic gardening at RVA

In the past 2 months, I have started to work on several projects on the Island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Working in the organic garden is one of my favourite tasks. I never thought I would like working outside… Continue Reading →

Sooo??? How is it?

That’s a question I was prepared to get a lot, but when it comes to answering it, it’s hard to satisfy everyone! I wish I could write a very personal message to each and every person who asks me this… Continue Reading →

Bye Bye Amsterdam

As I’m sitting in the airport lounge, ready to leave freezing Europe behind for a new adventure, it’s time to publish this post that I’ve been working on for a few weeks. I’m feeling a bit emotional and an ounce… Continue Reading →

about finding my path: researching values and strengths

How nice it would be to just settle down somewhere and follow the “normal” path… I have been telling myself that for a couple of years now. (I also thought that when I was still in Brussels, but then I… Continue Reading →

Three days in Basque Country

  A short family getaway. My parents having a farm, they don’t take a lot of days off. And with both their children living abroad, it’s not the easiest to travel together. But every year, we organize a short trip… Continue Reading →

The Leather notebook

Earlier this year, my friend Gemma (who knows that I love new challenges), came up with this idea: “Camille, I want to make a leather notebook for my daughter, to record small events and funny pictures of her growing up,… Continue Reading →

Being an Exchange Student, my experience. Part I

15 Years ago, I got bitten by the travel bug, since then, I can hardly stay in one place… How it all started

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