Whitney's Travel & Food

When I was traveling around Europe, I was often confused by terms like the EU and Schengen area visa. So, I created the map below to help me better understand the entire European region. Download the PDF for full size- European Union Schengen Area Visa.pdf European Union The so-called EU ...

In a small town called Page, located in Arizona, USA, there's a Mexican restaurant called El Tapatio. The restaurant is near our meeting spot for the Antelope Canyon tour, and had great online reviews, so we had to check it out. You can spot the building's bright orange exterior from ...

On the first morning in Las Vegas, we realized that our hotel didn’t offer breakfast. So, we searched for a good breakfast spot and found the highly recommended New York Bagel N Bakery. This shop is about 5 miles away from the Strip, making it inconvenient to reach without a ...

When we went to Las Vegas, besides gambling, we definitely needed to experience the city’s vibrant—and most importantly—taste American fast food! There are many burger chain restaurants in the U.S., and my boyfriend Colin is a burger lover, so as soon as we landed here, our first stop was to ...

Granville Island is a peninsula in downtown Vancouver featuring a public market with many vendors. While exploring the market, we found a very eye-catching canelé dessert vendor called La Bise Canelés. The staff very enthusiastically invited passersby to try samples. We were amazed after the first bite! I have never ...

Mile Zero Brewing is a small brewery in Victoria, BC. It's owned and operated by three friends (Michelle, Michael and Dirk). They offer more than a dozen craft beers on tap, plus a selection of food so you can snack while you drink. The atmosphere inside is simple and cozy; ...

OEB Breakfast Co. is a well-known brunch chain in Vancouver, with branches across Canada. We visited the Brentwood location, which features a glass facade. The interior is bright and clean, and bright, sunny exterior is inviting. Due to its popularity, we had to sit outside, and although March in Vancouver ...

FanShuSi Eight Treasures Shaved Ice（番薯市八寶圓仔冰） in Yuanlin, Changhua, is a culinary gem steeped in traditional flavors. My mother has been enjoying their unique eight-treasure shaved ice since her school days. Its distinctive taste, along with its affordable prices, attracts locals and visitors alike. A must-try is their eight-treasure shaved ice, ...

Phở Pasteur – This Vietnamese pho dining in Vancouver BC, it is not far from where I live, but I had never been there before. Despite passing by a few times, I always gave up because I couldn’t find the entrance. This time, after checking Google Maps, I discovered that ...

Chilliwack is a small town located about 100km away from Vancouver. The view and environment are serene and beautiful, it also boasts a newly developed commercial area called District 1881. Here, there’s a notable restaurant called Field House Brewing, which came recommended by a local while we were at a ...