Author: pkatigbak

Whistler BC – US & Canada Part X

May 5 Drive to Whistler Located in the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia just two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler is Canada’s favourite year-round destination. There are two majestic mountains with a vibrant base Village, epic skiing and snowboarding, four championship golf courses, unbeatable […]

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Banff, AB – US & Canada 2019 Part VIII

  May 2 drive to Banff Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village, abundant wildlife and scenic drives come together in Banff National Park – Canada’s first national park and the flagship of the nation’s park system. Over three million […]

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Calgary, AB – US & Canada 2019 Part VII

April 30 Fly to Calgary Located in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies where the plains meet the mountains, Calgary is Alberta’s largest city and gateway to the scenic alpine wonders of its mountains, not to mention the boundless recreational opportunities there. Calgary is just […]

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Seattle – US & Canada 2019 Part VI

April 27 : Arrive at Capitol Hill, Seattle https://www.tripsavvy.com/seattles-capitol-hill-neighborhood-2965114 April 2019 “A very good option in Capitol Hill. Interesting location with good restaurants and close to downtown.” https://www.airbnb.com/trips/v1/a6d51da2-d60c-46d7-8888-b0ed6514b703 Dinner at Coastal Kitchen Located in the Capitol Hill District, Coastal Kitchen is the quintessential neighborhood fish house. It […]

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Portland – US & Canada 2019 Part IV

April 24 Head to Portland Oregon’s largest city seduces easily, with its walkable neighborhoods, pretty green parks, famously great beer and coffee, laidback locals and of course its endearingly oddball vibe. It’s a fun, cheap, unconventional city that’s hard not to like. The only real […]

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Healdsburg – US & Canada 2019 Part II

April 21 Healdsburg with the Sotto’s Easter Sunday Road Trip to Healdsburg.  Hired a Private Van to drive us around for some enjoyable Wine Tasting and Sumptuous Easter Lunch.  Everyone was abuzz and happy. Beautiful Northern California has many fabulous destinations, and the town of […]

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Weekends in Taipei

I’ve grown to appreciate Taipei these past two visits of mine because its such an easy flight to get to, ideal for a quick weekend getaway just to recharge and replenish — with this I mean the “nom nom” type of eating 🙂 Although it doesn’t have quite the same energetic pace and aggressive attitude […]

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