A Bit About Me
Hi, I’m Yasmine! I live in Ontario, Canada, and I’m currently studying Creative Writing and Project Management at university. Travelling has always been a big part of my life—my family loves to explore, and my parents had me on a plane when I was just a month old! We’ve travelled together almost every year since.
At 19, I started venturing on more solo and semi-solo trips, and it quickly became something I couldn’t get enough of. I love exploring new places, meeting people from around the world, and travelling light. There’s something incredible about how travel shifts your perspective and teaches you so much about life.
A recent trip to Portugal was a turning point for me. It’s where I discovered what I’m truly passionate about and where I want to head in life. It’s also where I put my faith in Jesus, and now I see the world through His eyes—focused on love, purpose, and connection with others. This shift has made my travels even more meaningful.
When I’m not travelling or studying, I enjoy running, spending time with family, participating in church activities, going on little adventures with friends, and exploring creative projects (like this one), basically, I like to keep pretty busy.
So yea that’s a bit about me 🙂 If you keep scrolling, you’ll find more info on how this website came to be!
Facts about me
Favourite Movie
Soul Surfer
Favourite Season
Summer
solo or group travel
Both!
Fav country travelLed
Portugal
Favourite food
Ice Cream
Luxury or backpacker
Backpacker style
How it started
Lately, I’ve been creating journals for each of my trips—writing and scrapbooking as I go. I find it’s a great souvenir to look back on once my travels are over, and it’s just a really fun way to document the experience.
After my most recent trip—my first real solo adventure to Portugal in 2024—my friend Rachel suggested I should start a travel blog. Since I already journal my trips for fun, it seemed like a perfect project. So, after months of teaching myself how to build a website (with a lot of help from YouTube and my friend Damien, who handled all the plugins and coding), my blog is finally up and running!
My goal is to continue journaling and scrapbooking my trips because I love how meaningful and authentic they feel. Once I’ve completed each journal, I’ll turn those entries into blog posts to share with all of you. They won’t be perfect, as they’re more journal-style than polished blog posts, but I hope they’ll offer entertainment and helpful insights for fellow travellers.
I’m also excited to begin interviewing people I meet throughout my life and travels, as well as businesses I discover along the way. Recently, my family found some old emails from my grandpa, where he shared his life story with us. Reading them reminded me that every person has a unique journey, full of experiences and lessons. I’m eager to share these stories, because I believe everyone has something valuable to offer—whether it’s a fellow traveler, a local business owner, or someone with an inspiring background.
So, welcome to my blog! I hope you enjoy and learn something as you follow along 🙂
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