Just came back from a week-long trip in Vancouver; one of the most beautiful cities I've had the pleasure of stepping foot in. I wish I could say the same for the folk living there, but too many unpleasant and unfriendly encounters have forced me to say otherwise. However! The small-town feel of the city, the beauty of each and every random street we passed, and the surprising cleanliness of their downtown completely made up for the negative experiences. If you haven't been to Vancouver yet, I'd recommend putting it on your bucket list!
I found the perks in traveling by plane during the day- beautiful landscapes!
Gloomy Vancouver mornings from the balcony overlooking Quilchena Park.
Much needed cup of joe in the morning-- for warming and waking purposes.
Behind the scenes of my morning coffee photoshoot (lol)
Pretty much leaves I never get to see in SoCal. Vancouver locals think I'm crazy taking pictures of trees and leaves but seriously!? Everything is so beautiful here!
Vancouver downtown. Lots less populated than DTLA, and far prettier and cleaner!
Entering Vancouver's Gastown. Note the famous Steam Clock to the right! We huddled next to it for a good minute; the steam was keeping us warm in the freezing weather.
Just another street- but so picturesque. Beauty around every corner, almost
A typical day in Vancouver outfit-- dressing up like a bear. Layer upon layer, topped with a 10-lb jacket and complete with Hunter Boots & Welly socks.
Think The Beatles.
Nero's Brussels waffle-- a must try! Crispy Belgian waffle with caramel drizzle, crushed hazelnuts, and vanilla ice cream. Amazing! Their liege waffle with nutella & strawberries was equally delicious.
Stepping on a mini hill of leaves, which is why my ankle looks slightly broken and legs uneven. But couldn't pass up the opportunity of stepping in a pile of fallen autumn leaves!
Our first stop in Seattle- 8oz Burger Bar.
Mini sliders with fig butter and arugula.
Banh mi burger.
2nd stop at Pike Place Market
3rd stop at the first Starbucks ever that originated in 1971 in Downtown Seattle, Washington.
The only discerning differences I found were the old-school logo and hand-written menu boards. But I'm not quite sure what I was expecting…??
Warming up our bodies from the CRAZY Seattle winds. The weather in Seattle was 10 degrees warmer than Vancouver, but the brutal winds made us feel as if it were even colder than it was in Vancouver by far!
Stopping by Seattle's famous Space Needle before heading back to Vancouver from our day-trip!
Secret garden in Queen Elizabeth Park- back in Vancouver.
Lunch at the amazing Burgoo Bistro. The BEST bistro food I've ever had! Crispy Mac & Cheese right out of the oven.
Probably the most delicious dish I tried this trip--Beef bourguignon. All the pieces of beef just melt in your mouth, with veggies that do the same! Little bites of perfection omg.
It's hard to see what's in this panini but just take my word for it--it was bomb!! Sausage, roasted peppers, and melty cheese, sandwiched between two perfect slices of baguette. Served with your choice of soup; we tried crab bisque, tomato basil, and Southwest corn chowder. All were delicious!
Macarons and afternoon coffee at Faubourg Bakery. It was a pretty authentic French Bakery, going by their macarons and servers with heavy French accents. Super cute and yummy desserts.
Late night dessert at Cheesecake, etc. They ONLY serve cheesecake on their menu, and only open after 7pm. Talk about fancy!
Ending our trip with a green tea coffee latte right before our flight back to America. Overall a very pleasant and relaxing trip, I can't wait to go back!!
