Articles by Edith B

Based on Chinese astrology, last year was the year of the Fire Monkey. A year ruled by challenges and competition apparently. The 4713th Chinese year will end this weekend. ►►►

Have you ever noticed how, whenever something body positive – or “pro plus-size” – is published, the fat-shaming trolls always spread the same handful of comments? It’s like “eat less, move more, lose weight, you’re fat” is the solution to everything for these mean folks… and most times, it’s not even a pertinent answer. ►►►

Bringing back souvenirs to my family and close friends – who tolerated my ramblings “pre” and “post” travels – is one of my biggest backpacking-related pleasure. ►►►

Back in 2014, as this blog was celebrating its 1st anniversary, Stacy Bias was part of the few people who were looking into plus-size travel – flying, to be more precise – in depth. ►►►

So before I plunge head first in the holiday season (and well deserved vacation from work!), I wanted to drop you a few lines and send you my best wishes for Christmas and the beginning of year 2017 ! ►►►

Back in September, as I was backpacking through Southern Peru, I received an email from Sportive Plus, asking me if I wanted to take part to the filming of a 4-clip campaign that would be launched before the holidays. ►►►

As a backpacker, I try to be as “adventure ready” as possible… but it’s a very fine line between being ready no matter what and packing too much… Here are a few tips to help you pack efficiently! ►►►

Last week was the 10-month anniversary of the launch of my e-book… It inspired me to have a look back at the road traveled since… Many questions… but not so many answers. ►►►