Confession: I might have gotten a little snap happy at the Richmond Night Market when I visited. But in my defence, it was just so colourful and fun. I mean, you put ridiculous dinosaurs in front of me and I will take photos in eggs meant for children (photo proof below). The market is actually […]
MY TOP 10 SOLO AND BUDGET TRAVEL TIPS FOR THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
When I lived in Vancouver, I really wanted to see the Canadian Rockies before I left. But after a lot of research, I realised it was going to be the most expensive place to visit on my entire three month trip around North America. From transport to accommodation to activities, visiting Jasper and Banff hurts the wallet, […]
10 Reasons Why Working Abroad Will Be The Best Thing You Ever Did
This week marks three years since I left Australia with my Canadian working holiday visa acceptance papers in one hand, and a one-way ticket to Vancouver in the other. It is not news around here that the experience profoundly changed my life. So much so I am already dreaming about my return next year. But I know […]
15 Reasons to Love Vancouver
February: the month of love, with my birthday happening right at the end. I thought this was the perfect time to rekindle my romance with the first city I ever loved — Vancouver. I honestly believe you will find me daydreaming about Vancouver at least once a day. I miss the vibrant city, my expat life, and […]
My Ultimate Guide to a Very Vancouver Christmas
Although I loved my two Vancouver summers, my Vancouver Christmas was something special. For the entire month of December in 2013, my friends and I tried to fit in as many Christmas-related activities as possible. From parades to Christmas lights to carol karaoke, it was a lot of fun. Our Christmas was made even better […]
A Vancouver Day Out in Stanley Park & West End
I’m starting off with a fun fact. Stanley Park is actually the biggest urban park in North America. As in, it is larger than a certain Central Park. So you can easily spend hours exploring in and around the park on the outskirts of Vancouver’s CBD. I probably didn’t see Stanley Park enough when I […]
The Best Budget Hotels in Vancouver
I have said before that Vancouver is not a cheap city for either visitors or residents. When visiting Vancouver, consider staying in a budget hotel instead. This allows you to spend your money on activities and experiences rather than accommodations. All of the properties listed below average under $100 per night for two people. Howard […]
Visiting Vancouver on a Budget
Vancouver, located on Canada’s west coast, is known as one of the most expensive cities in North America. Don’t let this deter you from visiting, however, because there is an abundance of things to do and see in this city on a budget. Stay in the City To make the most of your Vancouver visit, […]
Two Days in Banff Surrounded by Aussies
Australians stalking me. This was my main takeaway from two days in Banff, Alberta in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It was like British Columbia’s ski town of Whistler, which the locals have nicknamed Whistralia due to the amount of Australians residing there over the ski season. I can’t think of a catchy name for Banff, […]
