Author Archives: jollenl

So, there I was, zipping down the A2 highway with Hamza, my young taxi driver, who, out of nowhere, says, “I’m from France!” Now, I don’t know what he was reading off my face, but I was like, “Oh? France? Let me hear more about that later!” I had just wrapped up a wonderful weekendContinue reading “Utrecht”

Switzerland is like a postcard that got tired of being stuck on the fridge and decided to show off in real life. Famous for its mountains and valleys, you might be surprised when you roll into Basel and realize… it’s flatter than a pancake! Basel cozily snuggles between France, Germany, and Switzerland, so of course,Continue reading “Basel”

We’re hopping on the tram to the (almost, but not quite—more on that later) highest Skyview point in Hong Kong, a vibrant city right next to mainland China. Hong Kong was handed back to China in 1997 after quite the rollercoaster of a history. Things seem to have calmed down now, though, and you’ll spotContinue reading “Hong Kong Bamboo”

It all began on a sunny day in Rio—yes, that Rio, the one with the stunning beaches and samba beats, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dr. Susan Little and I were there giving lectures when it hit us—there was a serious need for better information about cats, their health, and feline medicine. Dr. Susan had alreadyContinue reading “200 episodes of the Purrpodcast”

After a quick hop from Melbourne to Sydney, I find myself chauffeured by a bus driver who’s clearly under the impression he’s auditioning for Formula 1. I swear, if Max Verstappen ever needs a backup driver, this guy’s ready to go, using the streets of Sydney as his personal racetrack. The radio blares out AustralianContinue reading “Sydney brunch”