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07/07/2025

Nestled in a charming sugar‑shack–style chalet, La Buche in Québec City ( ) invites you on an unforgettable culinary journey through the heart of Québec. Every bite celebrates the rich terroir of the region—think maple‑glazed foie gras atop a lardons-ladened poor man’s biscuit, Quebec tourtiere served pot pie-style, a variety of tartar options (including venison options), and maple syrup served atop snow. Their deep commitment to local ingredients shines in every dish, while the warm, rustic décor and crackling fireplace set the perfect scene for a cozy, culturally immersive experience steeped in Québecois tradition.

From Québec‑style pea soup to handcrafted tarte au sucre, La Buche serves up both comfort and creativity, honoring time‑tested recipes and the vibrant spirit of the province. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel right at home—by fireside, glass of cider in hand—while discovering the best of Québec culinary heritage.

Ready to taste it for yourself? Follow them on Instagram for mouthwatering photos and behind‑the‑scenes peeks—and book your table today to savor the warmth, flavor, and soul of authentic Québec.

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07/04/2025

Tucked in the woods just a short drive north of Québec City in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains, Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier is one of the province’s most breathtaking natural escapes—an alpine dreamscape where dramatic glacial valleys meet serene, pine-scented solitude. Picture a river that winds through a deep valley, flanked by towering hills and forests so thick and pristine you can almost hear the silence. Whether you’re lacing up your boots for a scenic hike or gliding down the river by kayak, this is Québec’s wild heart on full display—raw, beautiful, and refreshingly uncrowded.

For those eager to go deeper and do it right, the local experts at Quatre Natures offer the ideal gateway to the park’s most rewarding experiences. Their guided adventures aren’t just about getting from point A to point B—they’re crafted with an eye for ecology, safety, and insight into the flora and fauna of the region. From half-day jaunts to full-on immersive treks, Quatre Natures pairs you with passionate guides who intimately know the terrain, whether you’re hiking under the summer sun or snowshoeing through a winter wonderland.

Backed by a deep respect for nature and a strong sense of place, Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier delivers the kind of tranquil awe that stays with you long after your boots are off. It’s the perfect day trip or overnight escape from the bustle of the capital—a wild but welcoming slice of Canada you’ll want to savor slowly. So lace up, breathe deep, and let Quatre Natures lead the way into one of Québec’s most soul-stirring landscapes.

🇨🇦 Bonjour Québec Québec cité

06/16/2025

In this video, I take you along for the ride as I travel by bus and bush taxi between two of West Africa's English-speaking capital cities, and show you every step to take along the way if you're travelling overland on the intense ride from Freetown, Sierra Leone to Monrovia, Liberia.

Covering a distance of 515 km over the course of roughly 12 hours, I leave Freetown bright and early on the first bus out of the capital and head east across Sierra Leone to its second-largest city of Bo. From there, I squeeze into a shared bush taxi for the two-hour ride to the Jendema border crossing with Liberia, then enter the "USA of Africa", inching my way closer to the southwesternmost point of West Africa. A few hours later, I arrived in Monrovia, where I realize just how expensive Liberia can be due to its use of the US Dollar, and prepare to explore the Liberian capital (next video!).

Would you undertake the overland journey between Sierra Leone and Liberia? If not, what holds you back? Let me know in the comments!

https://youtu.be/2bq0kzyUhlc

00:00 Intro
00:58 Early Morning in Freetown
02:50 Freetown to Bo (Sierra Leone)
03:53 Bo, Sierra Leone
06:18 Bo to Liberia Border
08:31 Sierra Leone - Liberia Border Crossing
08:56 Liberia Border to Monrovia
09:23 Diana Hotel (Monrovia)
11:16 Outro

Episode 229 | | | | Filmed March 2024

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06/16/2025

Nestled in the southwestern corner of West Africa along the Atlantic coast lies Freetown, the the small, historic capital of Sierra Leone. This city offers some of the most stunning beaches on the continent and a puslating energy that will make you quickly forget about the country's relatively recent civil war (early 2000s) and the ongoing realities of its 'blood diamond' conflict. To be frank, I wasn't expecting much from Freetown, but I was pleasantly surprised with just how much this small capital has to offer in terms of historical and cultural attractions.

Apart from the myriad of British colonial buildings and its distinctive energetic vibe, the real highlight of my time in Freetown was meeting its friendly people. Here, you'll find some of the most welcoming people in West Africa, who are always up for a spontaneous conversation as you sightsee your way around this amazing city.

Would you visit Freetown? Let me know in the comments!

Photo set:
1 - Mural near Aberdeen Lighthouse
2 - Amazingly friendly local student
3 - Downtown Freetown
4 - Old Fourah Bay College
5 - Freetown's Historic Center
6 - Friendly local kid
7 - St. George's Anglican Cathedral
8 - Aberdeen Lighthouse
9 - Freetown Skyline
10 - Lumley Beach

Watch the full 22-minute video of my journey to Freetown here:
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06/09/2025

Hey everyone! If you're interested in supporting my content creation on a monthly or one-time basis, I've decided to revamp my Patreon, offering three tiers with exclusive benefits! Every penny goes towards bringing you to more lesser-known destinations that deserve to be discovered.

Patrons receive a host of benefits (depending on the tier chosen) including early access to YouTube videos, exclusive livestreams & Q&A's, postcard & souvenir draws, and shoutouts on my YouTube videos!

No pressure whatsoever - my content will always be FREE to enjoy. As always, thanks for joining me on this adventure through West Africa as I continue to bring you to the world's lesser-known destinations that deserve to be discovered.

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06/06/2025

In this week's video, I take you along on a full tour to discover Freetown, the chaotic and intense capital city of Sierra Leone. Nestled in the southwestern corner of West Africa along the Atlantic coast, this small, historic capital offers some of the most stunning beaches on the continent and puslating energy that will make you quickly forget about the country's relatively recent civil war and the ongoing realities of its 'blood diamond' conflict. To be frank, I wasn't expecting much from Freetown, but I was pleasantly surprised with just how much this small capital has to offer in terms of historical and cultural attractions.

I begin my tour with a visit to the wide golden sands of Lumley Beach, the city's top draw and the epicenter of the city's bustling energy. From there, I move on to the city center to check out the historic Cotton Tree (a symbol of freedom from slavery) and tour the National Museum of Sierra Leone, where I learn about the country's many unique tribes and cultures. After, I take a walk around downtown to admire the historic churches and British colonial buildings that dot the capital, and take a keke ride to check out the ruins of the 19th century Old Fourah Bay College - the first Western-style University in the whole of Africa. From there, it was back to the coast to check out the historic Aberdeen Lighthouse, and end my day with a beer & sunset views at Lumley Beach.

All in all, I had a great tour of Freetown and honestly, my stay was TOO SHORT. I would have loved to linger a bit longer here, so I'll definitely be back. Have you ever been completely surprised by a destination (that was better than you expected?) - if so, I'd love to hear your stories in the comments!

https://youtu.be/Smdva0eYxwU

00:00 Intro
01:03 Morning in Freetown
02:05 Lumley Beach
04:00 Cotton Tree
04:57 Sierra Leone National Museum
06:58 Downtown Walk
10:21 Detained in Freetown?!
11:15 Keke ride
11:57 Old Fourah Bay College
14:48 To Aberdeen
15:13 Aberdeen Lighthouse
16:17 Lumley Beach Sunset
18:55 Metro Hotel (Avoid!)
22:15 Outro

Episode 228 | | | Filmed March 2024

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05/26/2025

Don’t try to create any content in Conakry….

I should have known that vlogging/filming in Guinea’s INTENSE capital city would not be easy... Back in 2019, fellow creators Drew Binsky and Alvaro Rojas experienced problem after problem while visiting Conakry, and were ultimately placed into the back of a police car. Granted, that was during civil unrest, but I had no idea that I’d likewise be detained by the country’s ruling military police shortly into my very first day of sightseeing - leading me to the conclusion offered in the title of this video: DON’T TRY TO VLOG IN CONAKRY! I’ll save you the spoilers, but let me know what you thought of my ordeal by leaving a comment on the video.

Despite the challenges, I did get a good sense of Guinea’s capital (which is actually not a terrible place to visit, with several historical sites and places of interest to keep a West Africa overlander busy!). Join me in this episode as I take you to the old French cemetery of Boulbinet, visit the city’s chaotic fishing harbour teeming with colourful local boats, check out the jaw-dropping Grande Mosque, wander the National Museum of Guinea and its many independence monuments, visit the old Anglican and Catholic churches, and enjoy some of the creature comforts that come with being in what is indeed the country’s most developed and bustling city. After finishing up my sightseeing (and being released from custody!) I hop on the SeaCoach Express ferry, leaving Guinea behind and making my way south to Freetown, the nearby capital of Sierra Leone.

How would you have reacted in my shoes? Have you ever faced any scrutiny while travelling internationally? Let me know in the comments!

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05/26/2025

I should have known that vlogging/filming in Guinea's INTENSE capital city would not be easy... Back in 2019, fellow creators Drew Binsky and Alvaro Rojas experienced problem after problem while visiting Conakry, and were ultimately placed into the back of a police car. Granted, that was during civil unrest, but I had no idea that I'd likewise be detained by the country's ruling military police shortly into my very first day of sightseeing - leading me to the conclusion offered in the title of this video: DON'T TRY TO VLOG IN CONAKRY! I'll save you the spoilers, but let me know what you thought of my ordeal by leaving a comment on the video.

Despite the challenges, I did get a good sense of Guinea's capital (which is actually not a terrible place to visit, with several historical sites and places of interest to keep a West Africa overlander busy!). Join me in this episode as I take you to the old French cemetery of Boulbinet, visit the city's chaotic fishing harbour teeming with colourful local boats, check out the jaw-dropping Grande Mosque, wander the National Museum of Guinea and its many independence monuments, visit the old Anglican and Catholic churches, and enjoy some of the creature comforts that come with being in what is indeed the country's most developed and bustling city. After finishing up my sightseeing (and being released from custody!) I hop on the SeaCoach Express ferry, leaving Guinea behind and making my way south to Freetown, the nearby capital of Sierra Leone.

How would you have reacted in my shoes? Have you ever faced any scrutiny while travelling internationally? Let me know in the comments!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90-C-eyL35s

00:00 Intro
01:04 Cathedrale Toussaints (Anglican)
01:30 Boulbinet French Cemetery (colonial)
02:49 Fishing Port & Local Boats
03:32 Detained by the Military Police (Full Story)
07:29 Kaloum to Mosque
07:55 Grande Mosque of Guinea
11:27 Ebola
11:44 Where's the Food?
12:33 Heroes Coffee
14:29 St. Mary's Cathedral (Catholic)
15:04 National Museum of Guinea
18:13 SeaCoach Express Ferry to Freetown, SL
23:06 Arriving in Freetown, Sierra Leone
24:40 Outro

Episode 227 | | | Filmed March 2024

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05/19/2025

Would you ever share a single passenger seat with another person? Would you travel on a car with a goat tied down to the roof? Would you enter a vehicle with cargo tied to the roof that's almost the same size as the vehicle itself? All questions that I had to answer as I prepared to make the journey across the West African nation of Guinea, from the Fouta Djallon Highlands town of Labe to the bustling capital of Conakry.

This 280 km drive would take a full TEN HOURS to complete, crawling at a shockingly slow snail's pace over the endless potholed "highways" of one of Africa's poorest countries. Travel in Guinea is intense, and definitely not for the faint of heart. Leaving Labe behind, I quickly found myself crammed into the back of an overloaded station wagon sharing a single passenger seat with another dude, rolling down the road with more cargo on the roof than the size of the actual vehicle (I legit thought the roof might collapse). With every bump, I questioned my life choices and wondered what had brought me here.

Do you think you could handle travelling in Guinea? Let me know in the comments!



Do you think you could handle travelling in Guinea? Let me know in the comments!

05/19/2025

In this video, I make the long, arduous journey across Guinea from the Fouta Djallon Highlands town of Labe to the bustling capital of Conakry. This 280 km drive would take a full TEN HOURS to complete, crawling at a shockingly slow snail's pace over the endless potholed "highways" of one of Africa's poorest countries. Travel in Guinea is intense, and definitely not for the faint of heart. Leaving Labe behind, I quickly found myself crammed into the back of an overloaded station wagon sharing a single passenger seat with another dude, rolling down the road with more cargo on the roof than the size of the actual vehicle (I legit thought the roof might collapse). With every bump, I questioned my life choices and wondered what had brought me here.

After the first gruelling day of travel, I pulled into the town of Kindia well after dark, and decided to spend the night here instead of continuing on to Conakry in the black of night. The next morning, I continued on to Guinea's chaotic capital, where I took a brief walking tour and oriented myself in preparation for my full exploration of the capital in the days to come (next video!)

Do you think you could handle travelling in Guinea? Let me know in the comments below!

https://youtu.be/ci0szBas6fo

00:00 Intro
00:56 Bush taxi delays
02:41 Labe to Kindia
08:57 Overnight in Kindia, Guinea
11:38 Kindia to Conakry
13:18 Arriving in Conakry, Guinea
17:42 Outro

Episode 226 | | | Filmed March 2024

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In this video, I make the long, arduous journey across Guinea from the Fouta Djallon Highlands town of Labe to the bustling capital of Conakry. This 280 km ...

05/12/2025

After the long haul down from Guinea-Bissau, I leave the city of Labe and head 20 km west into the lush jungle to track down the famed Chutes de Saala waterfall. Along the way, I trek through dense forests with my trusted guide (and motobike driver), descend rugged cliffs, and walk to the very edge of this famed waterfall, looking 150 meters down to the valley below.

The Fouta Djallon is one of the true highlights of any visit to West Africa, and I highly recommend that you take this route if you're headed south on your own transcontinental overland adventure.

Watch the full 15-minute video here: https://youtu.be/W68b5W-GI-I

Have any questions about travel in this area? Feel free to leave them in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer!

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05/12/2025

Get ready to get WET! Join me on an unforgettable journey to the rugged heart of Guinea-Conakry as I explore its breathtaking Fouta Djallon Highlands region. Though Guinea is seldom-visited and largely unknown to western travellers, this nation definitely packs a strong punch of attractions into a relatively small area. Here, three of Africa's largest rivers originate - the Niger River, the Senegal River, and the Gambia River - earning it the title the "Water Tower of Africa". Join me as I explore this untouched paradise, from its misty peaks to its lush valleys to its cascading waterfalls, each of which make Guinea a nature lover's dream.

After the long haul down from Guinea-Bissau, I leave the city of Labe and head 20 km west into the lush jungle to track down the famed Chutes de Saala waterfall. Along the way, I trek through dense forests with my trusted guide (and motobike driver), descend rugged cliffs, and walk to the very edge of this famed waterfall, looking 150 meters down to the valley below.

The Fouta Djallon is one of the true highlights of any visit to West Africa, and I highly recommend that you take this route if you're headed south on your own transcontinental overland adventure. Have any questions about travel in this area? Feel free to leave them in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer!

https://youtu.be/W68b5W-GI-I

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00:00 Intro
00:58 Hotel Tata
01:53 Motorbike to Chutes de Saala
02:50 Chutes de Saala (Waterfall)
11:18 Motorbike ride to Labe
12:09 Labe, Guinea
13:55 Bedbugs 2.0
14:27 Outro

Episode 225 | | | Filmed March 2024

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Umbele - Ebo Krdum
Baraka Fi Donya (Instrumental Version) - Ebo Krdum

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Get ready to get WET! Join me on an unforgettable journey to the rugged heart of Guinea-Conakry as I explore its breathtaking Fouta Djallon Highlands region...