Whitney's Travel & Food

Before the days of the USA ESTA, travelling to the U.S. involved a lot of paperwork. You had to fill out multiple forms, gather documents, book an interview, and speak with an immigration officer — and even then, getting a tourist visa wasn’t guaranteed. All these steps just to visit ...

Big Way Hot Pot is a popular Chinese ma la tang (spicy hot pot) chain that’s recently made its way to Vancouver—and it’s been creating quite a buzz! I’ve been wanting to try it for a while now, but every time I passed by, the huge lineups at the door ...

After a full day of hiking, we were completely exhausted and absolutely starving. On the way home, we stumbled upon Pizzeria Spacca Napoli, a pizza place known for its outstanding reputation and multiple awards. It’s so popular that reservations are usually required—but lucky for us, we came during off-peak hours ...

When it comes to Vancouver’s most mysterious hidden breakfast gems, Northern Cafe definitely makes the list. This family-run restaurant has long been famous online—not just for its delicious brunch, but also for its infamously long wait times! On the day we visited, it was pouring rain. We figured the bad ...

If you plan to work in Canada and have already obtained a work permit/study permit, don't forget to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Once you successfully begin working in Canada, you can register for a CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) account and file your taxes legally by the end ...

As a country with a long and rich history located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Turkey has in recent years become both a major tourist hotspot and a destination experiencing a sharp rise in the number of refugees. At the same time, it’s also perceived as a ...

Since I originally applied for my Working Holiday in Ireland visa back in late 2013, I’ve pieced together this detailed guide based on my fading memories and the most up-to-date information available online. If you spot anything that’s outdated or incorrect, feel free to leave a comment below to help ...

It had been years since my last visit to Taipei, but this time, I met up with my cousin, who took us to UMAMI LE BLE D'OR. I had always known that their beer was famous, but I had no idea they also ran a restaurant. After trying it out, I ...

We stumbled upon Zhang’s Golden Sanxing Scallion Pancake（張家黃金三星蔥油餅） while walking from Jiaoxi Train Station to Ke’s Scallion Pancake. The long line at this small stall immediately caught our attention—just how delicious must it be to attract so many people? The stall is run by a senior gentleman who single-handedly manages ...

When visiting Jiaoxi in Yilan, aside from Ke’s Scallion Pancake, don’t miss the delightful Wu’s Peanut Ice Cream Roll right next door! People love following up their hot and crispy scallion pancake with this refreshing treat, creating the perfect sweet-and-savory combo. Wu’s stall is also quite popular, but thanks to ...