Sunset in Vancouver: Jean Beaty Park in BC, Canada

We were sitting in Sarah's Kitsilano apartment craving Indian takeout which we then proceeded to order. We didn't realize it was outside of our delivery area, so we ended up having to hop in the car and go pick it…

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A Guide to Deep Cove, Vancouver in BC, Canada

Deep Cove is a darling little place on the waterfront in North Vancouver. An afternoon spent here with a book or a journal, enjoying the peace and calm of the sweet place is always a good idea. The cove itself…

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Big Cedar and Kennedy Falls Hike in BC, Canada

I think this is one of the secret trails of Vancouver. The hike winds through lush forests, requiring some scrambling under trees and over rocks and roots. The reward is a gorgeous crevice cut into a canyon where a waterfall…

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What Can I Do to Help Save Earth?

As I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed this morning, I came across a video of a plastic straw being removed from a turtle's nose by a group of marine biologists in Costa Rica. My family, as a rule, has…

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How to Spend a Day in Victoria in BC, Canada

Downtown Victoria is small enough that most of it can be seen in a day just by walking through the city. It's the beautiful capital city of BC, located across the Georgia Strait on Vancouver Island. Summer time is a…

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Visiting the Vancouver Aquarium in BC, Canada

The Vancouver Aquarium is located in Stanley Park, a beautiful green space named the world's number one park jutting out into the ocean in downtown Vancouver. As we wandered around the very busy aquarium, I was impressed at their efforts…

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A Guide to Steveston, Vancouver in BC, Canada

Steveston in Richmond is a cute little seaside fisherman's village that is well worth a visit! Here's my top tips for things to do: Storybrooke The ever popular TV series Once Upon a Time about fairytales coming to life is filmed…

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Lynn Canyon Hike in BC, Canada

The beautiful valley of Lynn Canyon is a stunning place to spend a day, full of hidden gems and natural wonders. Lakes, waterfalls, winding trails and swinging bridges are all to be found is this entirely free nature park (making…

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A Guide to Gastown, Vancouver in BC, Canada

For a glimpse into a part of old Vancouver, head for a walk down Gastown, the oldest neighborhood in town. As of 2009, Gastown is a National Historic Site which includes the Steam Clock, the first of its kind. It is…

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Baden Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Mountain Hike in BC, Canada

The Baden Powell trail is a 48km hike stretching from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay across Vancouver's North Shore. The trail is divided into four sections: Deep Cove to Lynn Valley, Lynn Valley to Grouse Mountain, Grouse Mountain to Cypress…

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My Thoughts on Tourists

As a self-proclaimed world adventurer/explorer/traveler, rarely do I find myself in the shoes of a local. In fact, as a third-culture kid who has lived in three countries with heritage in many more and upwards of ten countries visited at…

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Grouse Grind and Thunderbird Ridge Hike in BC, Canada

The Grouse Grind is a famous hike in Vancouver, known for its tough stairs and intense workout. It’s a hike I’ve always wanted to tackle – but it’s definitely not for the faint of heart! The hike is exhausting, and…

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