Mission San Luis Rey de Francia was founded on June 13, 1798…
Mission San Diego de Alcala
It’s been a while since the last SoCal Mission Quest. Two years…
Barra Barra Saloon, San Diego
At first, there were conversations about Californian wine. Then it was Mexican…
Mariachi and Zapateado
Mariachi performers are what most of the world instantly identify with Mexico,…
Old Town San Diego
In 1769, James Cook arrives in Tahiti on the ship HMS Endeavour.…
Colourful San Diego
A Mexican hat and dress, a bowl full of pebbles, a jar…
The Burger Bus, Vancouver
Happy was the day that the City of Vancouver issued the Burger…
Shizenya, Vancouver
I’m pretty tolerant when it comes to restaurants and especially with trying…
Nelson the Seagull, Vancouver
Grows herbs in the cafe? Check. Compostable takeout containers? Check. Makes their…
Slacklining in Vancouver
I’ve not encountered slacklining until Vancouver, where it a common sight in…
Coffee in Cumberland
Several people mentioned in passing that the little mining town of Cumberland,…
Qualicum Beach
Did you see it? Did you see it! There it goes. Look…