Gardens abound in Vancouver, each one with its own specialty. The UBC Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest university gardens in Canada.
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The first thing to note about the hike up to Grassi Lakes is that there are two ways up.
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Lined with easy hiking trails, waterfalls, and a (free!) suspension bridge, Lynn Canyon is a great place to escape the big city vibe and get in touch with the greener things in life.
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It’s the middle of fall and that means the rainy days are coming to Vancouver. We caught the tail end of a two week period of non-stop wet stuff. Here are a few places we went to stay warm and dry.
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It’s not too hard to fill up a day or two in Vancouver with continuous snacking, munching, sampling, and lunching. There’s a ton of variety (Cambodian food, anyone?) and a lot of competition, plus, it’s a good indoor activity when the weather just won’t co-operate.
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Two weeks of unending precipitation have made Vancouver the perfect growing ground for all vegetation. After a little hike around Rice Lake (which was so green and moss-covered, it felt straight out of a fairy tale forest), we discovered that mushrooms soaked in rain and early morning light can actually be quite…um…magical.
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Okay, I’ll admit I’m a little slow at getting this post out. These quick jaunts through Drumheller, Lethbridge, and Bowden were done back in early September (hence the lack of snow and the warm looking weather). To be honest, there were some time constraints and a sprained ankle to deal with, so our usual exploration abilities were limited. There are so many great places to visit in Alberta, and these are definitely not all of them, but they are the ones we discovered (and were able to hobble around) this time around.
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Banff is beautiful, but sometimes those hour or more hikes to get a wonderful view just aren’t possible (especially during winter time). When pacing Banff Avenue over and over just doesn’t cut it anymore, here are a few suggestions to try. There are many many more sites in Banff, but the ones listed here are really close to the town centre, offer some great views, usually have parking nearby, and are our personal faves.
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Beautiful, bustling Lima sits along the South Pacific Ocean and yet, it is the second driest capital city in the world. There’s cheap local eateries and Michelin Star restaurants. There’s colonial architecture and ancient pyramids. It’s a place full of contrasts, and yet it all seems to balance out into a wonderful city. While most people use it as a quick stopover on their way to Cusco, Lima is worth a few days to check out the cuisine scene, the museums, and the stunning ocean views.
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From modern art, to classical art, to culinary art, all can be found here in Barranco, also known as Lima’s Artist’s District. Just be aware that not everywhere in Barranco is “artsy”, so it’s a good idea to mark a few spots down on a map to make sure you’re heading in the right direction.
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We usually don’t have full posts dedicated to a museum, but in this case we’ll make an exception. The Museo Larco is a bit outside the normal tourist areas, but it’s well worth the detour. While more notoriously known for its collection of erotic pottery, there’s a little here for everyone from the history buff to the everyday gardener.
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Lima is making headlines as one of the great places to visit for foodies. From Michelin star restaurants to creative Asian fusion to hearty little local Peruvian eateries, taste buds that visit Lima will not be bored. There is a creative pulse to the food culture here, an understanding between palate, tradition, and experimentation. Our recommendation? Try the grilled meats. Try the seafood. Then try everything else!
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