Travelicious Canada - Victoria, BC: City Sights + Chinatown

in photography •  7 years ago 

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Time to share a little about my trip to Victoria!

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Wanna know a random bit of trivia about Gringalicious? Since we're all known by usernames here on Steemit you probably didn't know that my name is actually Victoria. That's right, so this trip could also be titled Victoria in Victoria, haha.

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Everything so far has been amazing. Starting with the hotel. I'm staying at the Mariott Inner Harbor and the staff has been so kind. The room is super comfortable and accommodating. My goodness, they even give you q-tips, cotton balls, and fluffy white robes. Not that those are incredibly unusual items but my point is that they care about the details.

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After getting checked into my hotel I decided to do a little purposeful wandering around the city to get a feel for things. By the time I'd gotten to the Bay Centre mall I was ready to grab some food. You know, it's nearly dangerous how many options there are for Asian and Indian cuisine here because those are some of my favorites!

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After lunch I headed towards Chinatown. If you ever come here you absolutely can't miss the hidden little alley called Fantan Alley. It would be pretty hard to discover if you didn't know it was there. With my inner Harry Potter nerd forever with me, I couldn't help being reminded of Diagon alley while walking down it, but even if you aren't a fan you'll still probably find it magical.

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Later I headed towards the inner harbor to see the water and the Empress hotel. It's just such a lovely area!

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Stay tuned for tomorrow because I've got something fishy to tell you about!

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For more great food ideas and inspiration, please do not forget to look at my other recent posts

  1. Simple Indian Masala Chickpea Curry
  2. Crunchy Quinoa Walnut Granola (No Added Sugar)
  3. Extreme Reese's Chocolate Brownies
  4. Smooth & Creamy Strawberry Rhubarb Meringue Pie
  5. Creamy Kale & Spinach Chickpea Macaroni
  6. The Easiest Creme Brulee Ever
  7. Quick & Easy Vegetarian Egg Rolls
  8. One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Broccoli Gnocchi
  9. Chocolate, Caramel, & Banana "Banoffee" Cake
  10. Avocado Chicken Green Enchilada Bake

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D750 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST.

And, by the way, to all the minnows out there, my intro post did a huge $0.21. The key to success on Steemit is to be consistent and persistent. Click on the link below for some great tutorials on how you can also succeed on the steem blockchain:

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Also, a huge shoutout to @rigaronib for designing my logo!

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Do you want to learn more about me? Click here to see a recent @wadepaterson interview with me - 20 questions with @gringalicious

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Dear Victoria,
How are you feeling today? I am writing this with excitement, having received your post and the details there in. Victoria is in Victoria, and from the pictures you uploaded and "sent" I can see that, Victoria is a beautiful place, just as You, but you are way more beautiful any way, with your dashing smile and lively personality. I totally love the hotel and the idea of satisfying their customers. You deserve to be spoiled because you are royalty, a queen for that matter.

I totally love your outfit too. You know how to always look good, I give that to You, and it is rubbing off on me.

I look forward to your post again tomorrow, where I can see more excitement written all over Victoria in Victoria.

Until I hear from you again, stay beautiful...i know that's effortless anyway. You are always.

P.S: Since i have no food to taste and take home with me, since you have been away, I am really hungry.

With love,
Olawalium...
Your taster.

drops pen.

you are a gifted writer @olawalium, thanks so much

You are not only beautiful, but very kind. Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words and gesture. Thank youuuuuuu.

beautiful shots, and amazing places, the hotel looks amazing , looks like you enjoyed so much there , enjoy your time.

hey pretty girl u enjoying your life this is beautiful place u visiting my wish is to travelling but right now i cant afford :(

keep working hard on Steem and you'll be able to afford it

Must have been a wonderful time... I can see that you enjoyed it a lot.

It really has been. I'm sad to be going home soon. Thanks @arnel!

To travel in Canada, especially Victoria, the capital of British Columbia is my dream. I have seen the beauty of this place on the web. I am very interested to visit this place,but I have no sufficient funds to do so. I am sutisfy to read your post and it filled my mind.

keep working hard at Steem and you'll be able to afford it

Hi Gringalicious, excellent and great design. can I resteem your post now?

Thanks @rokeya1988!

thank's for sharing us your trip

thanks so much for commenting @zalandir

Your photos are amazing! I hope you are having an awesome trip! @drobinson and I would love to go Canada someday! Thats on the top of our list! I can't wait to hear your stories!

Oh, and I can't wait to share them with you. Thanks for taking the time to comment my lovely @alovelymess!

West coast looks so nice and old worldly. Even chinatown looks like a french or english street corner. I love the feeling but haven't been, I'm from Toronto, eh ^_^

Awesome! Toronto is definitely on my list. Can I look you up if I visit @jacknaxter? I'd love a guided tour from a local.

Yes most definately. I've seen the entire city and can show you the best places ^_^

These are some awesome clicks. I would love to visit Victoria and in-fact i might do it soon... It shows me its just 5 hours drive from Seattle.

That's great. I have a long layover in Seattle this weekend so I'll be so close by. Thanks @vixmemon

So, either you already have photographed seattle, or you will do it? right?

Ah Victoria is a great spot to visit! Always bring a jacket with tho ;)

Haha, yes I've discovered that the hard way. It's been a bit rainier than I'd anticipated. Thanks for the advice @jaybird. So good to hear from you.

Hope your journey will be good

Thanks for your kind comment @mnishh!

Pictures make me think I am standing at those places now.
As I told you, I love your photos. ;)

Well, I'm always so glad to hear from you @plop-into-milk and thank you so much.

Wow so many amazing shots and great ones too @gringalicious!! I was just here in Vancouver too :) It was great, I loved it!!

That's wonderful @still-observer!

Interesting atmosphere, thanks for sharing. Warm greetings from a height of 1300 meters.

Greetings back to you @edibersah!

I am immensely enjoying going thru the pics. You must be surely having a blast! Living the high life;)

Haha, sort of like that. Thanks @sarez!

Canada is really a nice country Lot of my friends in the IT sector are working with the Canadian firm

that's good to hear

thanks

Enjoy your trip Victoria !

Thanks @viralnow!

Hello, Victoria! :)
I enjoyed your tour, I liked your room, it is very comfortable. Also, the buildings have a very interesting architecture. I am glad you enjoyed your time spent there. Hugs, my dear Victoria!

thank so much for reading my post @allesia and thanks for the hugs

looks like you got a good time over there. we actually wanted to be there in summer but plans changed. have fun and enjoy canada!!

thanks so much @betterthanhome

I love the sign for the umbrellatorium!!!

wasn't that cool. Definitely needed here

Thank You so Much for share huge photography |

This photo i like very much...you smile is very fine.
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Thanks @sabbir1213!

you are most welcome mam

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Awesome photos!

thanks

Sangat menakjubkan keindahan foto foto nya @gringalicious

There are some really good pictures!

The Chinatown looks like an amazing place to visit.

Thanks for sharing.

I just love to share this @neuerko!

what a nice pictures of your travel!!! Love them and Canada Is super beautiful place to visit, hope that I can visit it someday!

I hope you can visit someday too

So Victoria is that beautiful. no one has ever told me about Victoria though.

well, now you know

Wow Canada looks so beautiful I would love to visit one day!

I have a question for you, I know that all the recipes are yours and are original.

But do you have the opportunity of trying them all?

And if you do, how do you keep yourself so thin??😎

I seldom eat my own creations, most I simply taste but seldom eat. Now the healthy ones, I do eat those.

This is really awesome great pics you shared :D wow

thanks so much @blazing

All looks so amazing! Enjoy it so much ♥

Thanks @denissemata!

So beautiful! :)

thanks

How cool, I find it very interesting this lifestyle, good luck

thanks so much for taking the time to comment

Impressive as I would have liked to enjoy that trip, the photos show how much you could have enjoyed. Congratulations

Thank you so much for reading @dominiopropio!

Yeah, it's a beautiful place to be, I know very soon I will be there, enjoy weekend Victoria in Victoria. Much love

you maybe so happy at now..
evrybody drems oneday trvel canada.but unfortuntly all people can not seucess this drems...@gringalicious you travel canada!you lucky.and thanks too you bcz you share some canada place photograpy...

Esa es la vida que nos merecemos amiga @gringalicious, que sigas disfrutando y compartiendo con todos tus bella experiencias. Felicidad siempre.

Gringa!!! I'm 11 H drive from there (lol)

Are you planning to go up to Alaska??? Give me a shout if so, I'm on Alaska Hihgway (the only way by car should you plan to go up there)

Hey Gringa! I mean Victoria ;)

Victoria is looking gorgeous and that goes for the city and that girl in the photos! Looks like we have more in common than previously thought. We both like to travel, wonder around, and can't resist a good China Town!

I made it back to the states. Here in Tampa, Florida with my pops for a week.... another warm weather destination! lol Next stop New York City!

Wishing you and the fam the very best. -Dan

you need to try this restaurant REBAR in Victoria, you will love it, I promise : )

Fascinating photo blog from Canada. One photo more beautiful than the other! Resteemed!

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Victoria is one of my favourite cities! China Town is fabulous and don't get me started on High Tea at the Empress Hotel!

Hey Victoria in Victoria 😂

It looks like you’ve had a great time. These photos made me start planing to visit Victoria.
Followed.

Have a nice day 😉

Did you get a chance to check out Red Fish Blue Fish while you were adventuring downtown? It's a little food cart down on the harbor, and though it usually has a really long queue (at least a half hour), it is so worth it. It's hard to find the time to wait in line with the kids in tow, so I've only been a few times, but mmmmm best fish & chips in town!