Category: Travel

Exploring and Eating in Calgary

Calgary, is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Alberta, Canada, that offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and western charm. Upon arriving into Calgary (1 hour and 20 mins flight from Vancouver) I explored the downtown area…

Exploring and Eating in Edmonton

It was a quick flight of an hour and 20 minutes from Vancouver to Edmonton on Westjet. Upon arriving I visited Vish, a great spot in the NW neighbourhood that recently closed their dine-in service in favour of being a…

Field Trip to the Southern Okanagan

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

Field Trip to the Naramata Inn

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

A Field Trip to Gibsons for the Day

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

The Art of Giving Afternoon Tea at Bangkok Trading Post

Afternoon Tea is an art and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in an Afternoon Tea experience. Each of the places is unique in what they offer…

Bellingham day trip in the Acura RDX 2024

I recently spent some time test driving the Acura RDX A-Spec 2024 car on a day trip to Bellingham for some eats and coffee and do some exploring. The car offers up a large cargo area to hold your personal belongings…

Exploring and Eating in Tulum

We had a great flight on Flair Airlines from Vancouver to Cancun and created our own adventure in Mexico as we explored the food scene in Tulum in late January. After a just under 6 hour overnight flight we arrived…

Visit to Snoqualmie Falls with the Honda CR-V Hybrid

I recently spent a week test driving the Honda CR-V 2023 outside driving in Washington state with ultimate destination being Snoqualmie Falls with some stops along the way. We stopped in Bellingham for a Cold brew coffee at Hammerhead Coffee (405 E…

Field Trip to the Salish Lodge and Spa at Snoqualmie Falls

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

A Weekend Field Trip to Victoria

“Field Trips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers…

Experiencing Marilena Café & Raw Bar in Victoria

Enjoyed a delicious dinner where Executive Chef Kristian Eligh leads the kitchen with his incredible menu of dishes and this fairly new restaurant that opened in June in downtown Victoria. Both Lawrence and I loved the dishes, ambience and the…

Exploring the Pacific Northwest with the Honda CR-V

I recently spent a week test driving the Honda CR-V 2023 outside driving thorough the Pacific Northwest visiting various cafes and restaurants between Vancouver and Seattle. Visited Makeworth Coffee Roasters in downtown Bellingham that is situated in a beautiful historic building with…

Chefs Tasting Menu at Cedar + Elm Restaurant in Washington

I was invited to experience a special Chef’s Tasting Menu at Cedar + Elm Restaurant in Kenmore, Washington where Executive Chef Luke Kolpin leading the kitchen. He spent 9 years working at Noma, the notable Michelin 3 star restaurant in…

Field Trip to Tofino

“FieldTrips” is either a day trip or a few days where I visit food areas of interest which may include farm visits, producers, wineries, restaurants and/or other places that people can visit. This is about offering Vancouver Foodster readers a…

South Beach Wine and Food Festival: The Experience

Such a wonderful first time attending this food and wine festival in Miami, this was the 22nd Annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival held February 23-26. The festival is made up of several signature events that run through this…

Exploring Cafes in New York City and Brooklyn

I recently spent some time in one of my favourite American cities, New York City exploring some of their cafes for delicious baked goods and coffees. Ole and Steen is a Danish bakery cafe chain from Denmark and I loved…

Experiencing a Foodie Tour in South Beach

Experienced Miami Culinary Tours food and art deco tour in the South Beach area of Miami recently which took me to places I haven’t been to before. Our guide Mirka talked about how she had lived in the area for…

Experiencing Cornucopia 2022 in Whistler

It had been 5 years since I had attended my last Whistler Cornucopia weekend and it was time to get back for another festival of tasting. I started off by attending The Life of a Barrel of Whistler on Friday…

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