Christian Deslauriers is a criminal law attorney that is famous for a number of achievements that most lawyers seldom reach. First, he is the youngest attorney to ever argue in front of the Supreme Court of the United States as he represented a client who was charged with war crimes, genocide, drug trafficking, and more. He is also known as a television personality since he occasionally appears on various shows to comment on Canada’s laws and regulations.

Christian Deslauriers got his Bar certification in 2001, which was a year after he obtained his law degree in civil law from the Laval University in Quebec City. He then spent a year articling at the Office of the Prosecutor of International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia. Eventually, he moved on and enrolled in classes at Ottawa University to get his Juris Doctor. 

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

I love the fact that no matter what is going on in your life, traveling will always be a way that you can put a pause on current events and relax. It allows you to rest your mind and recoup some of the energy that you might have lost over the past months. The reason why is the fact that any trip that you take, no matter how long or complex, will mandate that you spend some time planning. 

Thus, you will have no choice but to dedicate your undivided attention to this. So, whatever might have been on your mind leading up to the trip itself will temporarily fade away in the background and you will notice a positive change in your stress levels. 

Is traveling something you consider a hobby or a lifestyle? How did you get started?

I consider it a hobby. My job does not normally require me to travel a lot. After all, most of my clients come to me and any cases that have to be disputed end up in courts that are near me. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule and I sometimes find myself on the road. This, however, is not that common and only happens when the client or the case is facing extenuating circumstances that justify me traveling. 

As far as my other engagements, I do not really have to travel much either. My software projects are all based online and the partners and developers that I work with send me daily updates. Whenever we do have items that must be discussed face-to-face, we simply organize a video conference in real time. 

What are some travel tips you’d give to an inexperienced traveler?

If you do not have any experience with the type of trip that you are taking, the internet is your best friend. Naturally, you should not believe everything that you read there. Regardless, going online to get informed on the location that you are visiting or to look for competitive rates of housing or transportation can be incredibly useful. 

Furthermore, the internet has become a hotbed for people who love sharing their opinions and impressions. So, you are very likely going to find many other people who already took the trip that you are getting ready to go on. That means that you will be able to get feedback from them and ask for advice.

Where would you like to go?

There are a lot of places that I would love to visit. Some of the examples that come to mind include Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Argentina, Mexico, and certain parts of Russia. I also have a long list of locations that I would like to go to in the United States. Over time, I am hoping to get a chance to explore most of the aforementioned locations during a casual holiday. 

Where would you like to revisit?

I think going to Toronto for a few days would be a great little adventure. Although I have already been there many times, it is a wonderful city that always fills me up with energy, curiosity, and passion to pursue more goals. 

Do you travel alone? Why?

Not anymore. I used to travel alone since I did not have anyone to share the experience with. Nowadays, however, my wife is my partner in crime and I seldom leave to go anywhere without her. 

Do you travel light, or do you pack up the house?

I am usually somewhere in between. I cannot say that I am the most rational person when it comes to packing as I do take a plethora of things with me. Nevertheless, compared to my wife, I think that I am slightly below average on the number of items that come with me.