Whitney's Travel & Food

North King Noodle House is a recently opened Chinese food on Hastings street in Vancouver. The site was once home to a longstanding Chinese restaurant that unfortunately had to close due to poor management. However, this space soon found new life as North King Noodle House. Since I live nearby, ...

In the past, Vietnam Airlines offered budget tickets, but the hassle of applying for a visa always made me think twice! However, the Vietnamese government has taken steps to boost tourism after the pandemic. Starting August 15, 2023, they introduced an online application system for Vietnam e-visa, simplifying the process ...

I heard from a friend about Just Pizza in Vancouver, a unique sourdough pizza. With such high Google ratings, I decided to give it a try. Located on Kingsway, parking was a bit tricky, but fortunately, we arrived during off-peak hours, so we didn’t have to wait long to order. ...

If you're planning to settle in Vancouver, in addition to public transit and Uber/Lyft, you can consider using a car-sharing service - Evo Car Share. Based in Vancouver, Evo Car Share primarily offers Toyota hybrid vehicles. All cars are equipped with four doors, five seats, spacious cargo capacity, and foldable roof ...

The Old Spaghetti Factory is a chain of Italian restaurants known for its vintage decor and affordable meals. This time, we met up with friends at the New Westminster location. Since it was dinner time, we had about a 10 minute wait before being seated. The interior is filled with ...

San Francisco to Seattle by train primarily aboard the Amtrak Coast Starlight, is a stunning adventure. This iconic train route begins in Los Angeles and heads north, passing through the San Francisco Bay Area and Oregon before reaching its final destination in Seattle, Washington. It’s a route filled with charm, ...

After trying Banter Ice Cream in Abbotsford, the staff there recommended that if we were in Vancouver, we should check out Earnest Ice Cream. A quick online search revealed that Earnest has several locations, so we decided to visit the North Vancouver branch. As we approached, even before spotting the ...

San Francisco is located in California, it is one of the most popular tourist spots in the USA. Known for its thriving tech startups and corporate headquarters, the city is also a major financial hub with numerous global companies. For this trip, we planned to fly into San Francisco, then ...

During a day trip to Abbotsford, we were hoping for a big outlet shopping spree, only to find a Costco return outlet! Although a bit disappointed at first, the day took a delightful turn when we stumbled upon Banter Ice Cream, a fantastic ice cream shop nestled in Jubilee Park. The shop’s stylish ...

We took a road trip to the charming town of Canmore, Alberta, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and filled with hidden culinary treasures. Lucky for us, a friend who’s working in Canmore knew exactly where to go. She guided us straight to a local favorite spot, Rocky Mountain Bagel Company, for a ...