Author: Stephane Fufa

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Island, I started my 1-month life in this place. It’s amazing to think that it is very close to Africa nestled on an island but here it feels like a metropolis of the first Read More …

Gran Canaria, Canary Island I arrived Yesterday at this island situated in the archipelago of the Canary. It is just next to Africa south of Morocco, but officially in the EU. These are beautiful islands. I will stay 1 month Read More …

Malaga, Spain, I arrived in this famous coastal town in Southern Spain. I have to admit my first impression of this city is very great. The way the city is built makes it interesting. With the sea nearby, the port Read More …

Granada, Spain, My Spanish classes have now ended. It was intense and all mostly just about the verbs tenses in the past. Since it is one of the most complicated things in the Spanish language, I am happy I did Read More …

Granada, Spain, 10 days in Granada have passed, and I already have hit a loss of enthusiasm. The city is fantastic and has so many great aspects, but somehow this place does not resonate with me. However, it is very Read More …

Granada, Spain, Yesterday I went visiting the most famous place in Granada, the Alhambra, a complex of palaces and gardens on the nearby hill, it was partly built during the time of the Mors, and you can clearly see the Read More …

Granada, Spain, my Spanish language learning is in progress, slowly but steadily. 1 week has already passed by, next week is the second week. At the same time, I am planning to do some day trips to the surroundings of Read More …

Granada, Spain, I already had my third day of Spanish class. I am happy with everything, I am learning exactly what I need and making great progress. I am focused on this new language endeavor and enjoying it. I also Read More …

Granada, Spain, So I arrived in Granada; it was an easy drive from Alicante. It is a very interesting place here, much more in fact than any other city I have seen in Spain. Firstly it has the mountain nearby Read More …

Alicante, Spain, Here was another day in the city of Alicante. I met a friend we also were passing by Alicante. We did a guided tour of the city together. This is not something I do often as it is Read More …

Alicante, Spain, I arrived yesterday in this nice coastal city of Alicante, I took the tramway that goes along the coast which is very practical. Here the ambience is very different from Benidorm, it feels more like a real city. Read More …

Benidorm, Spain, Second day in Benidorm, I have mixed days between exploring and working. I understand why so many people come here as it feels very comfortable on many levels. At this time of year, the air is good and Read More …

Benidorm, Spain, A first entire day in Benidorm. It is interesting to explore a typical Spanish coastal town, as it is my first time in this kind of place. At first, I found it submerged by tourists and did not Read More …

Benidorm, Spain, I just arrived in this city, Benidorm, near the sea, south of Valencia. First, it feels very very touristy here. But I still have to explore, see and hear by myself to put any judgment about this place. Read More …

Valencia, Spain, I continued exploring this city. I have to say it is a lot touristic at times especially around the historical center, and I don’t really like this part. Otherwise, it is enjoyable, and the weather is just great. Read More …

Valencia, Spain, I am taking back the habit of writing in this journal every morning, which is great to do. Otherwise, I can miss someday like I did in the past; it actually should be something like day 230 I Read More …

Valencia, Spain, Yesterday I explored around my place. I discovered this large park, el Jardin del Turio, which is said to be the largest urban park in Spain. It is in fact the old bed of the river that once Read More …

Valencia, Spain Yesterday I had the whole day in transportation. Taking the late bus from Perpignan, arriving in Barcelona I could glimpse the Sagrada Familia from away. Then I was supposed to have a train, but I couldn’t get it Read More …

Vernet-les-Bains, France, Second day in Vernet, our family town from my father, where he grew up and had family living there for few generations. I had to visit the cemetery to see my grandmother whom I had no chance to Read More …

Vernet-les-Bains, France, We arrived, me and my parents to Vernet-Les-Bains, a small town in the mountain of the Pyrenees, not far from Spain. This is the town of my father’s family, where he grew up. There is still the house Read More …

Teyran, France, This is the last day of staying in the Montpellier area. Teyran is the village where my parents live and where I grew up. I am staying here tonight, then we will go to the Pyrenees region to Read More …

Montpellier, France, It has been few days since I have not written my journal. I visited friends and family. I went restaurant with my parents. Another day I biked to a small village to see my friend Marie and her Read More …

Montpellier, France, I had my Malay language class and Spanish class too. I have now a regular weekly habit to schedule my classes. I am happy I can learn these languages, this will come in handy at the right time. Read More …

Montpellier, France, Few days have passed already. Not much activity to report. I continued my exploration of Montpellier and met with family. I am starting to plan Africa for the beginning of 2022. I have a lot of information to Read More …

Montpellier, France, I am now halfway through my stay in Montpellier, 2 weeks spent and 2 weeks left. I feel now totally installed here, I take advantage of this month of September to renew with my origin. It’s a great Read More …

Montpellier, France, It’s been only 10 days since I arrived back in France, I am directly confronted with everything I left back 11 years ago. So after having a little dubious time period on if this move would be beneficial, Read More …

Montpellier, France, Days are passing by in this city where I was born. Though I grew up in a small village on the outskirt I spent many times as a teenager and lived here for 3 years before moving out Read More …

Montpellier, France, It has been 1 week now that I am in France. I am able to see my family and old friends but I am also observing how life is here. And I am starting to see what is Read More …

Montpellier, France, It has been now 5 days since I am staying in Montpellier, the city where I grew up in. And now I am re-discovering it once again after 11 years ago. I am staying here only for this Read More …

Montpellier, France, A new day in my birthplace region! I am starting to be acclimatized to the place. Yesterday I went to my parent’s place, the house where I grew up. Going by bicycle from Montpellier, my senses brought me Read More …

Montpellier, France, Today is Sunday ad I had forgotten something about France: everything is closed on Sunday. Most of the businesses, many shops, cafes, and restaurants are not functioning on the sacred day of Sunday! I have witnessed around the Read More …

Montpellier, France, The place I stay is nearby the river ‘Le Lez’ which has a path all along that goes up to the Mediterranean sea at 13km away. It’s possible to go by bicycle, and this is what I did Read More …

Montpellier, France, So I arrived in France. It is a strange feeling to be back in my hometown. I am renting an apartment for 1 month. I will be able to see family and friends I haven’t seen for a Read More …

Bucharest, Romania, So I arrived in the capital city after almost missing my train. The station is in fact not very clear and I entered the wrong train 2 times. I eventually was able to find the way. Bucharest is Read More …

Brașov, Romania, I am finally seeing the end of my stay in Brasov, with only 2 nights left. I am thinking about my Spanish travel that will happen in October, I am looking at some itineraries and places I could Read More …

Brașov, Romania, These days I have been planning my exit from Brasov. I finally got my 2nd vaccine dose and I already receive my EU vaccination certificate. It looks like it’s alright for me to travel starting from September 2. Read More …

Brașov, Romania, Yesterday I got my recorder back from the drop location where I left it the day before. Everything was intact, recorder, microphones, cables, and power bank. It was still recording when I got it back, the power bank Read More …

Brașov, Romania, Yesterday I went up on the mountain of Tampa above Brasov and went hiking from there. I was in search of a quiet place in the forest where human noises are as low as possible. After 1 hour Read More …