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Featured image: Sho Ka Do Bento @ Raisu. Those who know me would know that I have certain food cravings every time I return to Vancouver. The food scene in Ottawa is not bad if you know where to go, but the selection is definitely not as impressive as that in Vancouver, especially when it comes… Continue reading Top 7 must eats in Vancouver, Canada – 2017 edition
It's been a while. Having to pack again recently inspired me to write this post. Whether you are packing for a 2-week or a 2-month trip, the principles are the same. Earlier this year, I had to pack for a 2.5 month trip across Asia for the 30+ degree celsius tropical climate of Thailand as… Continue reading 9 practical tips for travelling carry-on only
Photo of the day: Poutine @ La Banquise. Photo credit: Aaron. St.-Viateur Bagels After a late night last night, we decided to slowly get out of bed just in time to check out of the hotel. We drove over to St.-Viateur Bagels for some classic Montreal-style bagels. We picked up two sandwiches - the smoked… Continue reading 26 hours in Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 2
A few weeks ago, we decided to take an impromptu trip to Montreal, Quebec, Canada and of course, my #1 priority is food. 7 years ago, I spent one month living in Montreal as part of the Explore Program, so I already had an idea of what spots I had to revisit. Coffee break @… Continue reading 26 hours in Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 1
Culture I’ve always been reluctant to travel to the States since I feel that is it too similar culturally to Canada. It doesn’t feel like I’m experiencing something new. This trip made me appreciate these similarities. The currency was easy to understand (although it would have been even easier if our dollar was stronger and… Continue reading Trip Reflection: Los Angeles
Bye bye convertible! All good things come to an end as we embark on our last day in LA. First, we had to return the convertible. Aaron was very sad to let it go, and even contemplated purchasing one, but it doesn’t make sense to have one in Ottawa, where more than half the year… Continue reading Los Angeles Day 7: Beverly Hills, Barnsdall Art Park, Silver Lake
It is not necessary to travel very far to enjoy the summer. There’s no need to wait until you’re on vacation to go hiking or to take that fun class or to go to the beach. You can have lots of fun just exploring your own city. And my city is Ottawa. Ottawa’s winters can… Continue reading *Special Civic Holiday Post* – Top 10 things to do in Ottawa this summer
Photo of the day: The gorgeous architecture of Getty Centre. Photo credit: Aaron.Getty CentreAaron had planned to do a road trip up to the mountains today and our first stop was at the Getty Centre, which we did not get to see yesterday. Like the Getty Villa, entrance is free but parking is $15 ($10… Continue reading Los Angeles Day 6: Getty Centre, Mount Wilson, Silver Lake
Today, we drove over to snazzy Beverly Hills to return our trusty Yaris for a more snazzy convertible, A.K.A. Aaron’s happy day. He planned out a whole nice scenic route to Malibu. Unfortunately, we were running late so we had to cut our drive short, since we had already made a lunch reservation at Nobu.… Continue reading Los Angeles Day 5: Malibu, Getty Villa, Santa Monica
Photo of the day: Lone bench on our hike in Griffith Park. Photo credit: Aaron.Los FelizWe caught up on some work this morning, then decided to hang around Los Feliz today. First, we had lunch at Alcove Cafe and Bakery. It had a large patio, so it was a great place to soak in some… Continue reading Los Angeles Day 4: Los Feliz, Mount Hollywood, Griffith Observatory
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