I’m a food-focused traveller. Over the past twelve months, trips to Melbourne, Stockholm and Copenhagen were planned after reading about the amazing local cuisine. I loved all of these cities—each with unique neighbourhoods, a progressive food scene, friendly locals and best of all, the ability to … Continued
Looking for the best vegan food and coffee in Melbourne? We ate and drank as much as we could during our two week vacation and compiled the below list. Here are my food notes from Australia. Never before has a city … Continued
Before traveling to Japan, I was warned it would be tough to find vegan and vegetarian menu options at restaurants…but I didn’t buy it. I thought every menu would have options. How could they not?! Sadly, I was wrong. Sure, every Japanese restaurant has … Continued
When I laid eyes on Goat Lake and its surrounding snow-capped mountains, I thought to myself, “This is the Washington equivalent of Joffre Lakes!” Okay, fine. It’s not quite as epic and the water isn’t as turquoise as those belonging to Penticton’s sapphire ponds, … Continued
Over the past nine years, big things have happened to Charlotte, North Carolina’s food scene. When I graduated university and left the city in 2005, there wasn’t one good coffee shop to be found. Brunch was scarce, too, and the … Continued
You know those restaurants you love so much, you wouldn’t mind eating there for breakfast, lunch and dinner? I recently discovered one in Victoria… Be Love Restaurant is an organic, local, entirely plant-based restaurant run by a brother-sister team and their dad. These … Continued
On assignment for BC Living, I had the privilege of exploring and writing about some of Vancouver’s most exquisite hotels, ideal for unwinding and indulging in exquisite cuisine. If you’re tired of road-tripping or hopping on a plane, why not settle … Continued
Don’t you just love that person who provided the recommendation that *made* your trip? I’m always so grateful. Since it’s impossible to visit everyone’s favourite spot, I’ve kept a running tab. Here are the New York City restaurants I’m looking forward … Continued
A trip to wine country would not be complete without several winery visits. Proximity to downtown make these excursions simple. Just a quick drive from central Kelowna, you can find yourself in the middle of a vineyard, overlooking Lake Okanagan. Here are … Continued
One might be skeptical of an “authentic French pastry” located in a Kelowna shopping plaza. Even in a big city like Vancouver, half the French patisseries are a far cry from the real thing. But step into Sandrine Pastry and you’ll feel the difference instantly. … Continued
