Whitney's Travel & Food

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 ...

Cambodia is home to the world-renowned Angkor Wat, one of the largest and most magnificent religious structures globally. It stands as a cultural symbol of Cambodia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Due to its immense popularity, Angkor Wat attracts millions of visitors each year. Fortunately, traveling to Cambodia doesn’t ...

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, ...