Vancouver Airport
July 6, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Arrived in Vancouver. Had some luck, due to a cancelled flight I could travel in business class. Champagne and everything!
AirBnB, Vancouver
July 6, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Arrived in my AirBnB, where I will stay for 2 weeks. Just a cozy room where I can settle down for now and get everything sorted out.
Dubh Linn Gate, Vancouver
July 7, 2016 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
After going to many banks, to set up a bank account (not so easy on a visitors visa), arrived in an Irish pub to watch the semi finals. Germany - France.
Science Plaza, Vancouver
July 7, 2016 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
After some pints of beer, I'm ready to explore a bit of the city. Sadly it is a somewhat clouded.
The Butcher and Bullock, Vancouver
July 8, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Going out tonight. Before this whole adventure started I did some research and also joined a Facebook group where people were discussing their visa requests. One of those groups organizes a weeklyRead more
Fairview, Vancouver
July 8, 2016 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Having trouble with a jetlag, but that gives me more time in the moring to do some sight seeing. Still a little bit cloudy, but could take some nice pictures.
Granville Island, Vancouver
July 8, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Visited Granville Island, was very touristy, with the main attraction a public market. On the Island you also have a brewery, but it is a little bit too early and the brewery is still closed, sadlyRead more
Barber & Co, Vancouver
July 9, 2016 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Getting an overdue haircut and afterwards watching the finals and having a beer. A successful Sunday.
Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver
July 9, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The advantages of staying out late, is you get over your jetlag, but now replaced by a hangover. Going to the beach must cure it.
Latin Festival, Vancouver
July 9, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
When walking downtown, noticed that there was a small festival going on. It is free, so should check it. Funny thing here, they are really strict with alcohol. You could buy beer at the festival, butRead more
Stanley Park, Vancouver
July 11, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
First a long walk from my AirBnB toward Stanley Park, was already longer then expected. But then went whole the way around the park. This is becoming a very active trip.
Jericho Beach, Vancouver
July 12, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Again a long walk today, walked all the way to Jericho Beach and planning to go back by the waterfront. You get a beautiful view of the city like that.
Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver
July 13, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Pokemon hunting and sightseeing in one. A lot of people in the park with Pokemon on their mind (and phone)
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden, Vancouver
July 14, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A chinese garden in the middle of Chinatown. Indeed a nice garden, but the paying part is not that much more impressing then the free part. (I paid first...)
Vancouver
July 17, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
I bought a Van! The trip can begin!!!
Richmond
July 18, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Broke my phone this morning. Went all the way to Richmond to look for another phone. They do not sell decent unblocked phones in Canada. I only could find one in a Chinese mall here. Paid a lot...
Samesun, Vancouver
July 23, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
THe van needs to be repaired apparently before I can go on the road. So i needed to find a different place to stay. Will be staying in the Samesun Hostel for 2 nights.
Campgrounds, Ucluelet
July 24, 2016 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
After driving around both Tofino and Ucluelet to find a nice parking spot for the night, decided to just go to a camping. Didn't expect it to be that expensive (45$ for a night). But had a good nightRead more
Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet
July 25, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
In the morning it is always very foggy here, so didn't see that much during the small hike. But did understand the need of the big lighthouse with his awful sound.
Whale watching, Ucluelet
July 25, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
I saw a whale today! A humpback whale who was just hunting for some fish. It was really amazing to see, how he jumped out of the water, how he splashed its tail. And because of his hunting, there wereRead more
WalMart, Port Alberni
July 25, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Again sleeping at a WalMart, but with this one I can connect to their WiFi from my van. So I'm watching Bojack Horseman on Netflix tonight!
Little Qualicum Falls
July 26, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Did 2 hikes today. One very small one where the main attraction was a tree that was higher then the tower of Pisa, impressive. And now I finished a trail around the upper and lower falls of LittleRead more
Chemainus
July 26, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Small town with a lot of murals and that is it. Not even a decent pub, have to find that in Victoria.
Victoria
July 26, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Quick visit to Victoria. Had something to drink and to eat, walked around to see the touristy stuff. A city with some history and buildings older then 100 year.
WalMart, Langford
July 26, 2016 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Spending the night at a WalMart just outside Victoria. No WiFi this time :(