Whitney's Travel & Food

When visiting Jiaoxi in Yilan, you simply can’t miss the local delicacy featuring Sanxing scallions—scallion pancakes! One of the most famous spots for this treat is Ke’s Scallion Pancake（柯氏蔥油餅, a highly-rated stall that we made a special trip to try. Located about a 20-minute walk from Jiaoxi Train Station, Ke’s Scallion Pancake is ...

I traveled to the north of Taiwan - Keelung to visit a friend, and of course, the first must-visit is Keelung Miaokou Night Market which has a lot of delicious foods. My friend took me to a well-known local favorite – Ah-Hua Chow Mein（阿華炒麵）. This is a popular restaurant beloved ...

Since we planned to visit Tsawwassen Mills in Delta today, it was nearly dinner time by the time we finished shopping. We checked the map for nearby food options and came across Il Posto, a highly rated pizza place. With many glowing recommendations and a convenient location in a nearby ...

BBQ Chicken is a popular Korean fried chicken chain with multiple locations across Metro Vancouver. Since we live near North Burnaby, it has become our go-to place whenever we crave Korean fried chicken. This particular branch is conveniently located on bustling Hastings Street, making it easy to reach by bus. ...

For my boyfriend's birthday, he specifically requested Italian food. Luckily for us, Claudio's Ristorante—an Italian restaurant in Vancouver that had been sitting on my Google Maps list for ages—finally got its moment to shine! Given the high ratings online, I worried about showing up without a reservation and being disappointed, ...

When it comes to Korean cuisine, one of the most iconic dishes is Korean fried chicken. One day, on a whim, I remembered passing by a place called 350 F Chicken while driving. With its impressive rating on Google Maps and being listed among the recommended spots for Korean fried ...

One of Vancouver’s most famous Italian restaurants is Anton's Pasta Bar. Located on Hastings Street in Burnaby, this restaurant consistently draws long lines during dinner and weekends, rain or shine. Curiosity about its popularity led us to visit during an off-peak time to see if it lived up to the ...

When talking about Greek cuisine, Mediterranean dishes are renowned for their health benefits. A colleague mentioned a fantastic Greek food on Hastings Street - SOCRATES in the Heights. Since I live nearby, I often pass by this place, and it's usually not too crowded, probably due to their focus being ...

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 ...