About Gwen

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Gwen devant le Lac Louise

Hi there, Gwen here !

Life begins where your comfort zone ends.

This blog was born of my passion for travel and my desire to share my experiences. Whether you’re in the middle of a WHV, dreaming of a road trip or just looking for practical advice, I want to show you that adventure is within reach.

There are no filters or overly perfect stories here: I share my successes and problems (and believe me, there are some), because that’s what traveling is all about. My aim? To give you the keys and the confidence to embark on your own adventure, wherever you are in the world.

Lac turquoise de Nouvelle Zélande avec en arrière plan des montagnes enneigées

My dream destination

New-Zealand

Vue sur la skyline de Toronto depuis la plage de Ward Island

Currently in

New-Zealand

Favourite Meal

Raclette

Favourite Ice Cream

Oreo cookies

Learn more about Gwen

Spoiler: it all started with sudden impulse.

Born in 1995, I come from a small village in Burgundy, France, where I grew up surrounded by my family, our dog Rex, and travel dreams. At school, I was the serious girl (the one who said she’d missed a test but ended up with a good grade). My desire to get away from it all was confirmed at 19yo, during an Erasmus in Sweden. First time on a plane, first culture shock, and above all, first discovery: I love getting out of my comfort zone.

After five years studying business, and my first permanent job in Paris, I quickly realized that this all work and no play routine wasn’t for me. That’s where the WHV Canada comes in. In March 2022, I landed in Toronto with two suitcases and the desire to live differently. This incredible experience allowed me to discover magnificent landscapes, to launch my entrepreneurial career (spoiler: it didn’t work out, but I learned a lot), and above all, to feed my thirst for adventure even more (but especially to taste beaver tails).

Nonetheless, a lack of meaning is always felt. A van road trip in the Canadian Rockies will only confirm the irrepressible desire I’ve been harboring for the past few months: to set off again.

In February 2024, it’s decided: tickets to New Zealand are booked. On October 3, 2024, I left my 55m2 Canadian cocoon for a road trip in a van. Was this the most rational decision? No. But it’s the one that thrills me.

It was in this spirit of adventure that I created BornToBeAbroad. My goal? To share my travels, my difficulties, and my advice. But above all, to inspire you to believe in your dreams, to get out of your comfort zone, and to live your own adventures to the full. If I could do it, you can too!

La Bise,

P.S.: If you ever see me on the road, let me know! I promise I’ll share my last bag of chips. ✨

Gwen

Gwen faisant face au lac turquoise entouré de sapins avec des montagnes en arrière plan
Gwen portant un petit sapin de Noël
Vue aérienne du lac Peyto, un lac turquoise entouré de montagnes