Canada

Nuvola Gelato & Dolci is a hidden Italian ice cream in Hastings, Vancouver, radiating authentic Italian charm. The owner, originally from Milan, has brought the flavors of Italian pastries and coffee culture to Vancouver. The shop is small with just one row of seating, making it ideal for takeout. It’s...

One way to get Permanent Resident (PR) status in Canada is by having your common-law spouse sponsor you. This requires being in a common-law relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and together going through the process of applying for sponsorship. Here are some details to get started if...

Chez Christophe – This Vancouver café is well-known on social media for its Croissant Cube. Since it’s close to us, we’ve visited several times. Aside from the Croissant Cube, their coffee and chocolates are also outstanding. The café has a bright, minimalist interior, making it an ideal spot for working...

Medical Services Plan(MSP) is a public health insurance program offered in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada. Commonly known as Canadian health insurance, MSP covers basic medical services, so residents do not have to pay substantial healthcare fees when seeing a doctor in B.C. If you plan to study or immigrate to...

When people think of Taiwan, one of the first things that comes to mind is beef noodle. After moving to Vancouver, I tried many beef noodle spots but couldn’t find a good one—until a friend recommended No. 1 Beef Noodle. I quickly realized I’d been missing out! I've been back...

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,...

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...

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...