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VANCOUVER: Xi Shi Lounge Chinese New Year Tea

I love Chinese New Year in Metro Vancouver, surrounded by family and everyone eating a whole lot. A limited-time event that piqued my interest was the Chinese New Year afternoon tea ($34/person) at the Xi Shi Lounge in the gorgeous Shangri-La Hotel in downtown Vancouver. It ends this weekend. (Follow Me Foodie has an [...]

HONG KONG: Three tiers for high tea

It costs just HK$1.70 (0.28 CAD) to take the Star Ferry between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon and reach views of the Victoria Harbour and skyline like this. That has to be one of the biggest bargains in the travelling world.

Subway stops and road tunnels have been built since the ferry opened in 1888, [...]

KANANASKIS COUNTRY: Snoeshowing, mountains and afternoon tea

When Christina invited me to go snowshoeing near Canmore and then afternoon tea at the Mount Engadine Lodge, I was envisioning a leisurely hour-long stroll, max two, followed by a cozy appointment with baked goods and a hot mug of tea.

I was right on the second count at least. I should’ve known better when Christina [...]