Let’s Connect!
A Little About Moi
Bonjour, Sawadee, Namaste. I'm Cristina. A 30-something Canadian fuelled by a good Latte and this incredible World. At 28, I quit my job as a TV journo for a more fulfilling lifestyle. I now travel in search of cultural experiences, local connections and social impact in the places I visit. And of course, delicious coffee along the way. Join me!
- Join more than 8,505+ followers
Good things come to those who sign up!
Dominican Republic Archive
-
![I walk on a solid floor in my house each day without a single thought. My kitchen is tiled and my bedroom is a sturdy, oak hardwood. I admit I take my […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSC04069-1-115x115.jpg "Giving a Family a Concrete Floor")
Giving a Family a Concrete Floor
Posted on June 9, 2016 | 3 CommentsI walk on a solid floor in my house each day without a single thought. My kitchen is tiled and my bedroom is a sturdy, oak hardwood. I admit I take my […] -
![Frank has to store his water in a big tank because water is turned on only three times a day where he lives. He knows tap water is not well-maintained in […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RAdhames-Wine-to-Water-115x115.jpg "Bringing Clean Water to the Dominican Republic")
Bringing Clean Water to the Dominican Republic
Posted on June 2, 2016 | 7 CommentsFrank has to store his water in a big tank because water is turned on only three times a day where he lives. He knows tap water is not well-maintained in […] -
![I’m the first to admit, I’m not your typical cruiser. Beach-hopping is relaxing yes, but resorts rarely get you out of your comfort zone and the “all-inclusives” are designed to make you feel like […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Amber-Cove-Fathom-e1466026330415-115x115.jpg "Social Impact Travel with Fathom")
Social Impact Travel with Fathom
Posted on May 27, 2016 | 3 CommentsI’m the first to admit, I’m not your typical cruiser. Beach-hopping is relaxing yes, but resorts rarely get you out of your comfort zone and the “all-inclusives” are designed to make you feel like […]
![I had just spent four long days bedridden from a (bad) stomach bug. I almost thought my body caught a parasite and I was eating nothing but dry toast and […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC08943-1-36x36.jpg "Sleeping in a Bamboo Hut"){kind=small}
![Choosing what to do and where to stay when you travel can have a direct impact on the destination and community you visit. In Costa Rica, the government and local ticos see […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC04803-1-36x36.jpg "Sustainable Eco-Adventure Lodges in Costa Rica"){kind=small}
![If you’ve been following me on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook you may have noticed things have been a little quiet on my end. I’ve been off the radar the last […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC00315-1-36x36.jpg "So We Bought an Apartment in Europe"){kind=small}
![Budapest may very well have the hippest nightlife in all of Europe. From its music scene like Random Trip to a plethora of funky ruin pubs, this city after dark is […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC00563-1-36x36.jpg "Budapest’s Ruin Pubs"){kind=small}
![I was drawn to Havana the second we touched down. I knew this trip was about to give me a unique perspective about a people and their way of life, […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC05784-2-36x36.jpg "Havana: A City Frozen in Time"){kind=small}
![I felt uneasy about snapping photos when I first came to Haiti. I had a hard time pulling out my camera. I felt imposing and intrusive. I’m a journalist by trade – documenting experiences […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC07799-1-36x36.jpg "Part II: What No One Tells You About Haiti"){kind=small}
![There’s a side to Haiti that no one talks about. In mainstream news, reporters focus on the country’s civil unrest, messy politics, and Cité Soleil. They paint a picture of tent cities, […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/3D-haiti-36x36.jpg "What No One Tells You About Haiti"){kind=small}
![Before I visited Haiti I was curious about what Haitian cuisine might taste like. I ignorantly assumed it would be unusual ingredients and strange meats I wasn’t used to. Haitians actually don’t like strange foods and […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC07820-1-36x36.jpg "What to Eat in Haiti"){kind=small}
![Not too long ago, we made an exciting announcement. Dan and I took our biggest leap yet. We bought an apartment in Budapest! We turned our once crazy idea into reality. […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Courtyard-36x36.jpg "Our New Airbnb"){kind=small}
![Julina rushes outside from the workshop to give a strong ringing of the gold hand bell. She’s smiling ear to ear because she just made her next shoe sale. It’s a big deal […]](http://www.chasingtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7516-1-36x36.jpg "The Tire Problem in Haiti"){kind=small}
