Well, about 3 weeks ago, I came back. And it's cold and rainy haha Got over jet lag right away but caught a cold but all ok now 🙂 I got some Vessi, waterproof shoes which are great as it's been raining a ton already. Exploring the Burnaby area with a great park here by … Continue reading Short post: Back in Vancouver
Last week in Paris for 2021
We land but there is a technical difficulty with the door. That's fixed. Then, there is a technical difficulty with the jet bridge. At this point the little kid says loudly "Ohhh la la c'est pas possible". LOL Wow they didn't even check nor ask for any PLF forms at the airport....wow. I just go … Continue reading Last week in Paris for 2021
Decoding France’s Train Systeme
There is only 1 company: SNCF. Used to be owned by the government but there is some privitization. Types of trains below: 2 Main Types 1) Fast Train on Main Lines to Major Destinations1. TGV = Train Grand Vitesse, a type of train fastest trainthey go on the major lines, like Paris-Bordeaux, Paris-Lyon 2. OUI.go … Continue reading Decoding France’s Train Systeme
Pining for Porto :d
Wow i was TIRED. I slept really hard on the plane and when I got to the metro station to buy my ticket, I just did not see the button for English. When I asked the lady for help, she was super nice but looked at me incredulously like I was seriously the biggest idiot … Continue reading Pining for Porto :d
Moseying over to chill…in Madrid
Easy to catch the metro into the city from the train station 🙂 It's a bit of a walk from the tracks to the Metro but it's all connected. You do need to get a card and then load money/tickets onto it. TIP: There is an option to get a pack of 10 tickets and … Continue reading Moseying over to chill…in Madrid
Paying my taxes for France O.o
Wow what a process! Ok so I get my letter for my old flatshare (of course murphy's law my letter arrives after I've left...) but luckily my old flatmates are friendly and helpful 🙂 My pal V picks up my letter for me and she sends me photos of the letter. I was prepared for … Continue reading Paying my taxes for France O.o
Gotta Bounce… to Barcelona
Easy to pay for the Renfe train (and cheap for 4.50€) from airport to Barcelona centre 🙂 It would even take you to the main train station! Got in smoothly and had to go to the agency's reception to pay cuz the link didn't work 
All good though as the metro system was easy … Continue reading Gotta Bounce… to Barcelona
Toddling off to Torino
Work work work Super busy from the moment my train got in! Our work partner was so kind to invite me to his house for a lovely family meal that his wife made! We had some nice appetizers with tapenade on bread and stracciatella on bread 🙂 then some deeeelish spaghetti carbonara, followed by wonderful … Continue reading Toddling off to Torino
Zipping around to Zurich
Holy cow you can tell this is a rich place. Menus outside show even a simple Chinese meal can be easily 20€ , twice that of France and Germany. Clean everywhere, no construction - everything is pretty nice already! , Ballroom dress shop, so many hipster fancy shops. Very manicured and safe and calm. And … Continue reading Zipping around to Zurich
Popped into Prague
Well well well Munich airport prices are SO expensive holy cow! Luckily I wasn't too hungry... 13€ avg for a salad and 15-20€ for a meal that looked very avg ugh. Good thing lots of outlets there... shitty wifi tho. Got 1/2 a wrap for almost 6€.... it cost slightly less on the plane haha … Continue reading Popped into Prague
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