Staying At The Historic Sylvia Hotel Vancouver, BC. November 1, 2024 We’ve been eager to stay at Sylvia Hotel for quite some time. Every time we pass by English Bay, the thought always crosses our minds. This year, luck was on our side as my company party was held at the Vancouver Aquarium, just a […]
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FC 25 Wrap Party Vancouver, BC. Nov 1, 2024 As we conclude another successful year of producing the FC title, we proudly celebrate our achievements in overcoming challenges and delivering our best work yet with FC 25. Last year, we missed the FC 24 wrap party becuase it happened during our trip in Taiwan. This
Our Tiny Airbnb Home In Penticton Penticton, BC. May 28, 2023 We’ve had our eyes on this charming tiny home on Airbnb for a while now. Perched on top of a mountain, it seemed like the perfect getaway. Finally, we found some time off to check it out. This property is located in Penticton, a
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Kiwamiya: Best Hamburg Steak In Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan, September 14, 2019 We visited Fukuoka with my mother-in-law, and she recommended this wagyu steak house, called Kiwamiya, where you can grill your own meat on a hot stone plate. She mentioned she had it before and it was so good that she’s been craving it ever
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Wandering Through Kyoto’s Historic Higashiyama Ward Kyoto, Japan, September 7, 2019 We spent the entire day exploring Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama Ward to visit some of Kyoto’s famous temple and shrines. The name “Higashiyama” means “Eastern Moutain”, referring to it’s position along the lower slopes of Kyoto’s eastern mountains. It’s one of the eleven wards that make up
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Sonia’s Birthday Dinner At Glowbal Vancouver, BC, September 26, 2023 We love dining out, but we rarely indulge in upscale restaurants. Special occasions give us the perfect opportunity to explore more up-scaled dining experiences. Living in the lower mainland of Vancouver, we’re lucky to have a diverse selection of top-notch restaurants at our fingertips. For
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Experience A Unique Starbucks Cafe Preserved In Taisho-era Higashiyama, Kyoto, September 7, 2019 On our way to Yasaka Shrine, among the hundred-years-old houses sukiya-zukuri style residence, we came across an amazing Starbucks store preserved in a Taisho-era building. The exterior of this Starbucks store blends seamlessly with the surroundings historical buildings. It’s located in Ninenzaka,
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Why Kiyomizu-dera Temple Should Be On Your Kyoto Itinerary Higashiyama, Kyoto, September 7, 2019 Halfway up Mount Otowa, one of the peaks in Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountain range, stands the majestic Kiyomizu-dera temple. Founded in 778 CE, this sacred site, known as “Kannon Reijo“, attracts numerous visitors who come to pay their respect to Kannon, the
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SYU Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar [Restaurant Review] Richmond, BC, December 25, 2023 SYU Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar had recently opened in the summer of 2023. With my mother-in-law visiting from overseas, we wanted to take her to somewhere nice on Christmas day that we hadn’t been to before. While most places were closed
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E-Scootering Along Stanley Park Seawall Vancouver, BC, February 17, 2024 It’s the middle of February, and it’s cold. Normally, I’d be spending my weekend wrapped up in a warm blanket at home, with my coffee or tea, diving into a good book or playing video games. But today, my wife had other plans. She cheerfully
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