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Where to Stay in Quebec City: Monsieur Jean


Stay: Monsieur Jean


Located At: 2 Rue Pierre Olivier Chauveau, Québec, QC G1R 0C5, Canada


Spend: ~$199/night


Expect: Central location in Old Quebec, whimsical ambiance, and colorful decor



Want to Stay Here? Book Now Using This Link

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My favorite out of office reply is #2, personally My favorite out of office reply is #2, personally 😌

Okay, these may be a bit ridiculous (but also.... just honest?...). But hear me out! A personalized OOO response makes me SMILE!!! I love getting a glimpse into other people’s humanity. People’s personalities! I don’t really care who’s covering for you and when you’ll return. Sure, include it, but yawn. That’s it? 

I can actually recall at least 10 different people immediately whose email auto-responses have made an impression on me once upon a time. I may not remember what they said. But I do remember how they made me feel. How crazy is that?

Many of us are simply professional email-senders, regardless of what our titles say we are 🙃 Why not leave a note that will make someone laugh, or smile, or get to know you 1% better, while you’re away?

Also... doing so miiiight just help normalize travel, mental health days, hobbies, etc and soften people’s unrealistic expectations of you. Try it 🙌🏽 You’ll see. 

Which one of these sassy GPT auto responses is your favorite?
20K+ humans who believe your career shouldn’t st 20K+ humans who believe your career shouldn’t stop you from seeing the world 🙏

After almost getting fired for taking full advantage of my paid vacation days, I realized my purpose wasn’t just to inspire people to travel – it was to empower women as they navigate the muddy, uncomfortable space between work and play. 

Rachel Off Duty quickly evolved into a resource grounded in my own experiences navigating the corporate world I was in, and the world I wanted to see beyond it. Today, Rachel Off Duty is part travel resource, part social experiment on what it means to redefine toxic, hustle-focused beliefs about career and success. And to my surprise, this social experiment grew from a hobby into a community. 

Thank you so much for being here!!! So so so grateful. 

👋🏽 New here? Hi, I’m Rachel! Follow along for work and travel tips that HR may not tell you, but you should absolutely know to start living a more adventurous life. Let’s go!
“Are you going to be fully offline, or will you “Are you going to be fully offline, or will you be checking emails while you’re out?” 🚩🫠

👉🏽 This is episode 3 of Just Circling Back, where I answer all the burning work and travel questions you’ve been dying to know, but couldn’t ask 🤫

Have you ever been face to face with a red flag that made you question your workplace culture? Like a boss expecting you to work while on vacation, or being judged for many days you’re taking off, or realizing that no one around you is getting promoted, or even just overhearing workplace gossip that goes a step too far?

What should you do in a situation like this? CAN you do anything? You might be surprised – you have more power than you think!

What workplace red flags have you experienced in a current or past role, and how (if at all) were they resolved? Let’s talk about it!! 👇🏽🚩

✨ Like this series? Follow @racheloffduty for more & tell me what I should cover next!
If you feel mixed emotions about this country toda If you feel mixed emotions about this country today, you are not alone. 

I speak from a place of privilege, I know. Privilege that I’ve used as stepping stones to get me where I am today. Privilege to dream big dreams, privilege to use my passport to travel the world with ease, privilege to be a proud, fairly loud woman taking up space.

So when this same country that has given me so much possibility, so much hope, and so much runway to build and dream and do, is currently doing all that it can to make us angry, and disconnected, and embarrassed, yes, it feels devastating. and heavy. and hopeless.

But you know what’s worth celebrating? The fact that there are so many beautiful humans out there doing wonderful, magical things. So many wild spaces existing, persisting, whether we see them or not. So much to live for. So much to hold onto.

So the best way I know how to celebrate a summer day off like today? Touch grass (truly), feel the sun on your skin, and have a warm and fuzzy and belly laugh filled conversation with someone you love. Feel community. Seek out nature. And be.

I know I will 🤍 (PS, do you recognize any of these wild spaces across the USA?)
I see why Canadians love their summers so much 😌

From the winding streets of Old Quebec City, to the foragable forests and rushing waterfalls of Lanaudiere and Mauricie, to the rooftops and festivals across Quebec, Laval, and Montreal, I was swept up in the beauty and energy of Canada’s French-speaking province.

Here are some reasons you might want to consider a summer up north:

🎶 Canadian Festivals: The Festival d’été de Québec is the biggest music festival in Canada, takes place in July, and is ELEVEN days long. Also, don’t miss Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Quebec’s biggest holiday, which takes place in June.

🍓 Foraging Season: Berries, greens, and chanterelle mushrooms mean endless forest-to-table possibilities

🚣‍♀️ Lakes, Rivers, and Falls: Perfect for kayaking, waterfall chasing, ziplining, rappelling, and lounging.

🥂 Rooftops & Patios: Quebecers love a terrace when the sun’s out (and even when it isn’t). There are so many places to enjoy summer vibes al fresco.

Have I convinced you? ☺️ #OffDutyinCanada #TBEXQuebecCity | Summer Travel | Canada Travel Tips
5 tips for making your next business trip ACTUALLY 5 tips for making your next business trip ACTUALLY fun (not just ‘here’s a free drink ticket’ fun).

Because yes, there is a difference 🙃

I take work trips at least 5-10x/year. Two weeks ago I found myself in Quebec for a conference, and my friends at @unboundmerino challenged me to think about how I plan my trips, and my packing, when I’m traveling for business.

Here are five things I do on every single business trip to make sure I’m maximizing the opportunity to blend work and play. And they may not be the tips you’d expect. Watch till the end! 

Want to ✨ optimize ✨ and ✨ innovate ✨ your work travel wardrobe before your next business trip?

👉🏽 Comment ‘WARDROBE’ and I’ll DM you what I’m wearing in this video and an exclusive promo code for this community to save 15% on Unbound Merino!

Happy synergizing and circling back 📈 #unboundmerino #quebeccite #tbexquebeccity
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