the travelling clam

Have clams. Will travel.

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Merry Christmas 2021

Before Omicron came along to deck our halls, the family and some friends had the chance to visit the Festival of Lights at Van Dusen Gardens.

Before Omicron came along to deck our halls, the family and some friends had the chance to visit the Festival of Lights at Van Dusen Gardens. The Festival of Lights never disappoints. Dress warmly for the outdoor light display and pray for no rain! Snow’s okay, though. It makes it all more magical. But snow didn’t happen this year 😦 I hope you all stay safe this Christmas season and enjoy a…

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2021 10 11 - Cariboo Dam

Cariboo Dam is on the eastern end of Burnaby Lake and controls the water levels in the lake and flow of water into the Brunette River. It's a popular spot to visit in the Fall when salmon return to spawn.

Cariboo Dam is on the eastern end of Burnaby Lake and controls the water levels in the lake and flow of water into the Brunette River. It’s a popular spot to visit in the Fall when salmon return to spawn. No luck in October on this visit. November is the best time to go check out the salmon in the fishway. Watch this metro minute for a quick visit to this tiny, but important, dam in Metro…

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My Travel Must-Haves for International Trips

There are a few things you need to fly overseas. Here are the essentials that should already be on your list and that I don't have to tell you about, but I am going to tell you anyway. Here are The Essentials and My Personal Must-Haves

This post contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. There are a few things you need to fly overseas. Here are the essentials that should already be on your list and that I don’t have to tell you about, but I am going to tell you anyway. THE ESSENTIALS Passport Your updated passport is essential. If you don’t have a passport, why…

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Arriving in Frankfurt (2019)

Back in November 2019, I was fortunate enough to find myself on a paid conference trip to Germany. When the chance came up, I jumped upon it.

This post contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Time for a little throwback to pre-pandemic times. Let’s revisit my last big trip before the pandemic basically sidelined all my travel plans for the past couple of years. Also, because of my 5 year hiatus as a regular blogger, I’ve totally not covered some of my travels over the…

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Looking for Holiday fun? - the Vancouver Christmas Market

If you are looking for just a really fun Christmas themed atmosphere, then consider the Vancouver Christmas Market.

Oh. It’s that time of year again. Christmas is quickly hurtling towards us before we know it. Then we are scrambling to get gifts for loved ones and arrange times to meet them. Or maybe you are just looking to get into the holiday spirit and feel festive. Watch the video for more on entertainment, food, shopping, and the carousel at Vancouver Christmas Market If you are looking for just a…

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Vancouver Plan

Have you heard about the Vancouver Plan? The Vancouver Plan will feature a single, city-wide plan to guide future growth in line with key community priorities. The Vancouver Plan will also aim to keep the qualities that make Vancouver special while responding to the challenges facing the city and its residents. The Vancouver Plan has been in process for a while, but it is now in the 4th Phase,…

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Double Double & Donuts - Richmond Style

Double Double & Donuts – Richmond Style

Double Double & Donuts. Hey. We’re in Canada. We all know that means. But what’s a Double Double and Donuts – Richmond style? Well, let me tell you. It’s something entirely different. Please join me in my latest video as I visit Richmond’s Double Double Restaurant, have some congee and Chinese donut. Then I hop on over to the nearby Aberdeen Centre for some Asian retail therapy. Here’s also…

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Hidden brewery in New Westminster?

So who doesn't like stumbling across a new brewery. There's a little brewery hidden in an industrial section of New Westminster. Where is it? Let's find out.

[This is not a paid promotion. I paid for my own beer and have received no benefit from the company mentioned here.] So who doesn’t like stumbling across a new brewery. It seems to be the Vancouver thing to do over the past 10 years or so. There’s a little brewery hidden in an industrial section of New Westminster. Where is it? Let’s find out. We can’t also forget about transit here on metro…

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Imagine Van Gogh - an immersive art & music exhibit

Imagine Van Gogh – an immersive art & music exhibit

I didn’t know what to expect from going to Imagine Van Gogh. The tickets aren’t cheap, but the experience was worthwhile. It’s worth a visit if you can catch the exhibit in its final days. Imagine Picasso is lining up to come to Vancouver soon, though. By the way, this was not a paid ad. I paid for the price of admission 😛

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New video - Vancouver's Roman Colosseum - Library Square

New video – Vancouver’s Roman Colosseum – Library Square

Come along with me to Vancouver Public Library’s Central Branch (aka. Library Square). Let’s explore this iconic Vancouver landmark complete with rooftop garden, special exhibitions, Roman columns, and more. The extra bit that didn’t make it to the video (thanks to poor audio) is that I spent a lot of time at Library Square in my university days. I had a study group on the weekends where we…

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Hello 2018

Hi everyone, If you are still all visiting my blog or still subscribed to it, then thank you very much. I have not blogged much over the past year and a bit because I’ve been very busy with my twin boys. They came in the Fall of 2016 and life has not been the same. So I will occasionally come back and update this blog, but I don’t foresee myself doing regular updates like I used to. I’m going to…

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@metropolisatmet during Christmas (at Metropolis at Metrotown)

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Almost $50 for Shiroi Kobito #languedechat biscuits. These are scrumptious, but when this same box costs roughly $20 in Japan, I'm not biting. #好難落手

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#SkyTrain model from the @translinkbc store

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#SeaBus model from the @translinkbc store

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Black and white challenge Day 7.

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Black and white challenge Day 6 @zazazooom I know you're already doing the challenge, but I need to tag somebody 😅