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Hey, I'm Cherisse and welcome to my travel blog! I've been fortunate enough to realize my passion for travelling over the past 4 years, and now I'm taking this passion one step further with this travel and passion lifestyle blog.

Hoping to inspire people to travel, learn and grow through my stories, but most of all to smile, have fun and laugh along with me on my adventures!

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            A few years ago, I went on a solo trip to the beautiful and tropical Seychelles. One night I went out to a restaurant where the host asked how many people would be joining me for dinner. I told her it was just me. At first, she looked quite shocked. She then wrinkled her nose, followed it up with a pout and said, "Ohhh, I'm so sorry for you.”



I almost burst out laughing! I didn't know what was funnier, the fact that she felt sorry for me while I was on a high from solo travel, or because she felt so at ease saying something like that! 😂



Without being rude, I turned to her and said, "My friend, get comfortable with yourself. Until then, there's a whole world out there that you're missing.”



That story always gives me a little laugh. I swear, I need to start journaling while traveling. I have countless stories as a solo traveler.



Before I took this picture at the Fairmont Banff Springs, a hotel that opened up in 1888, I just stared at this lone knight in armor on display in one of its incredible ballrooms. I wondered about the stories that unfolded before it, and thought if only this knight or these walls could talk.



I know for many people travel isn't an option right now, let alone solo travel. But if you're on the fence about trying it one day, I'd like for you to go back and re-read what I said to the host. Start getting comfortable being by yourself. There are so many stories out there for you to create or learn about! I promise it's much easier than you think. And for those who are into solo travel, how much do you love and maybe miss it?

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            It's hard not to look back and smile when I realize how much I've grown. Especially now that I'm in a place where I'm stronger and wiser than I ever imagined, it's a good feeling. I owe this in large part to travel.



Do you ever look back at your younger self and marvel as to how you got to where you are now? Did you ever think you'd be the person you are today? I bet you're smiling too! 😁 Pat yourself on the back. It feels good, right?

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            What is it about NYC? I've been to New York more times than I can count. There's no other city in this world that I have visited more.



I cannot deny that I am attracted to its bright lights, great entertainment, fantastic food, and endless shopping. But this city holds so many great memories for me. I can't help but smile when I think back to the days when I would visit my grandmother there on a bi-weekly basis when I lived in Philly. Or the summer vacations there hanging out with friends from both NYC and Toronto. I get all the feels when listening to old school hip hop, remembering when I used to buy the hottest mixtapes on the streets of Brooklyn and Queens.



But here's what I think is best about New York; it keeps giving. It never gets old. With every visit, I return home with new experiences, new friends, and new memories.



New York, I love you! ❤️



Have you been to NYC? What do you love about it? If you've never been, and it's on your bucket list, what are you looking forward to doing when you're there?

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            It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn. - Anthony Bourdain



We're living in a society consumed by talk of a pandemic and an election. But there's so much more out there worthy of such great debates and discussion. Although travel is one of the best teachers out there, at least in my opinion, our travel restrictions do not give us an excuse to overlook and not learn about other world issues.



Don't get stuck in a bubble. If you're not already doing it, go beyond your usual sources of information, and learn about other world events. Try reading the news of a random country! You may learn a thing or two. And I promise you; there are a lot more positive and beautiful things than you realize in "this crazy world" we live in today.

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This photo was taken in the beautiful riad @dardarma.riad in Morocco, Marrakech. The things I learned during my stay, and the friends and memories I made here, will stay with me always.

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            I did it. I finally watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix. Have you seen it yet? I'm not gonna lie; it kinda freaked me out.



For those of you who haven't seen this documentary, The Social Dilemma interviews many experts who helped create social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The artificial intelligence (aka "the algorithm") that these platforms use has been designed to predict, manipulate, and shape our very own behaviors. Yikes!



Many people believe social media platforms are destroying us, while others think they bring us closer together. I can form arguments to support both sides, but I am now inclined to feel like we're not exactly heading in the right direction.



A former Facebook employee said that the 'like button' was created to spread positivity. Let's take a quick look at that. How many of you scroll aimlessly and rhythmically down your feed without even thinking to stop and give a like? Or maybe you just quickly like a post without even reading the caption. Are we allowing AI to turn us into bot-like beings here? Have we lost our human touch?



So what now? Well, this is the hard part, but I'm optimistic!



Artificial intelligence, whether it's with an algorithm, bots, or even Siri or Alexa, is here to stay whether you like it or not. How we collectively choose to live with AI is ultimately up to us.



If you haven't done so already, look at the documentary. It dives into so much more than what I have touched upon here.



We have to start talking about this. We can no longer allow ourselves to be blinded and manipulated. We need to pay attention to the content we're reading and choosing to engage with. Conversations will start to put pressure on the executives of these platforms, as well as lawmakers, and maybe then we can turn this around for a much greater good!



I'm still choosing to embrace AI, but now I'm going to try to keep looking at it from a different perspective.



What are your thoughts on artificial intelligence?

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            Did you know? 🤔



In wanting to get to know you better, I thought now might be a good time to share a handful of fun facts about me. Some of you will know all of them, and some will know none. Let’s go!



🔹 I am 46 years old, but with every birthday I say I’m still 28! 😝



🔹 I have a BA from York University, and majored in Philosophy.



🔹 My first year of post secondary school was actually at Temple University in Philadelphia.



🔹 Before I really got into acting, I was doing stunt work. And before that, I had been in a number of music videos.



🔹 When I was younger I was a tomboy. One day I decided to play karate with a glass door. The door won. I ended up with 35 stitches. Whomp whomp.



Do you have a fast fun fact about you that you’d like to share? I’d love to hear it! Or perhaps you wanna know why I was so stupid to play karate with a glass door? 😂 Whatever it is, let me know. I wanna hear from you!

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            Pumpkin spice lattes are just for a season, but desserts with a dash of bling and rosé are for every day!



Who’s with me on this?



Thank you @mejuri for gifting this beautiful ring making any season sweeter and brighter!

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            Ok, ok... I gave in and bought the pumpkin spice latte.



Happy 1st day of Autumn! 🍂



How are you celebrating and ushering in the fall season?

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            Wanna know what I wished for? Don’t worry, I still think it can come true if I tell you.



Was it for world peace? No. I wished for something that could one day lead to it though. As I still do to this day, I wished that people would love themselves more. Truly love themselves. No fake Instagram self-love either.



If we all embraced our accomplishments AND our flaws, I think we’d end up being more thoughtful and kind to one another. Let’s stop hating on others. It starts with loving yourself first.



So if you sat on that wishing well, what would you wish for? And yeah, it’s ok to wish for money or world peace too!

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            It happens every September 1st. While many are excited about pumpkin spice lattes, cozy knit sweaters, and Halloween candy, I’m always like... WHY????? Bikinis, the warm sunshine, and waterfalls are so much better!



What team are you? Team Summer or Team Autumn?

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            Psst... have you done it yet?



With travel restrictions due to Covid, have you been able to get outside and explore your own country and it’s beautiful landscapes?



If you haven’t, stop waiting! Get out there! I’m honestly kicking myself for not getting out to the west coast of Canada and exploring some of our beautiful national and provincial parks earlier. I’ve been missing out!



I found that walking amidst trees hundreds of years old, while sunlight sliced through branches that gave a glow of divinity, provided me with a sense of clarity in almost everything I was thinking about. There’s an incredible sense of peace whenever surrounded by Mother Nature. It’s nurturing and good for the soul!



The best part about Mother Nature is that you don’t have to go to the other side of the country to experience this. I’m willing to bet there are a ton of national, provincial, or state parks within driving distance from wherever you live.



Have you visited any national parks? I’d love to hear what you’ve experienced. If you haven’t been out yet, what are you waiting for?

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            Have you paid attention to your bucket list recently? Have you been able to check anything off?



I got the chance to place a big checkmark on mine when I went to Peru and stayed at the Skylodge Adventure Suites in Sacred Valley. There I climbed a mountain “via ferrata”, to stay overnight in a glass-like pod perched up high at the side of the mountain. I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures of it here on Instagram. This is where I first came to know about this amazing place. And let me tell you, it lives up to the hype!



You don’t need to be an experienced rock climber to get to this hotel in the sky, but you do need to be comfortable with heights!



Wondering what climbing a mountain via ferrata is? Want to see what it’s like to stay overnight in a glass-like pod high in the sky? Check out my blog post and YouTube video to catch the feels with this bucket list worthy adventure. The link is in my bio!



What’s on your bucket list? Choose at least one thing on it, and start working toward it. Even if it’s just doing research! Go!

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