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Canada
Strong Coffee & Old Records
I have lived in Vancouver for most of my life, but it never fails to amaze me how many places in this city there are to see & explore. Okay, I admit, the cold weather has been keeping me inside lately, but the snow finally melted & the sun is out. It could all just be a tease & more snow could be on the[...]
Enchant Vancouver
I don't know about you guys, but the holidays have flown by. I had a list of all the festive things that I wanted to do, but somehow I ran out of time. However, I've learned from my time in Switzerland that not everything requires planning & some of the best experiences you have are spontaneous. So, one day after a 9-hour shift, I managed[...]
La Casa Gelato
It's not news to anyone that I love gelato. Really, I love pretty much anything sweet. Although Vancouver hasn't quite caught up to LA temperatures, any glimmer of sunshine makes me wanna grab a cone & fill it with every flavour. & if you really want to try every flavour, you have to visit La Casa Gelato. Just an old, unassuming mom & pop's shop[...]
She’s Feelin’ 22.
It's becoming tradition that I celebrate with Sammy on her birthday, so this year we decided to make it a mother-daughter event at Chambar! In the heart of downtown Vancouver, Chambar has a great atmosphere & even better food. With a primarily Belgium-influenced cuisine, the restaurant is home to a large foreign beer selection & takes pride in their waffles & fries. These two dishes[...]
Long Weekend on the Lake
Ever since I can remember, our family has spent the summer up on the lake in the Okanagan (remember the video I made?). We go up for the same 3 weeks & stay at the same resort. However, as all the kids have gotten older, summer school, summer jobs & university orientations have made it harder & harder to organize the gang. So, my parents[...]