How was the weekend?

I hope you all had a lovely weekend, even though it was a little rainy. I think this week is supposed to be better though… fingers crossed! Anyway, let’s recap a bit, shall we?

So this weekend INTERNeX went to play some more laser tag because we had so much fun last time! This weekend there were also even more people there, which made it even more fun! 😄 We played a total of 2 games, both of them were team-games. But the first one was random, so we were all in different teams. During the first game there was also a group of children that played with and against us, which was sooo difficult lol! All the barriers are super low and of course the kids can just walk by without being seen or tagged. Meanwhile we’re literally breaking our backs and destroying our knees trying to duck and hide lol! The second game was against people our age though – thank god haha! This time we were all in one team and played against another group. And this time our enemies were exhausted too lol! Not to brag, but we actually won both games so… I guess you could call us the laser tag champions or whatever. 😌 Overall, it was a super fun experience and I definitely recommend you go check it out sometime cause it’s kinda like a workout but with way more fun!

On Saturday we also went to Granville Island. It actually didn’t really start raining until later though, which was good for us cause we took some awesome pictures! We also went to a bunch of cute shops – let me tell you: if you’re looking for souvenirs or gifts, Granville Island is the place to go! All the shops have really cute and unique stuff that you can bring home! We also went to the public market to try some awesome food. The Mexican food is soooo good, you should definitely check it out! After that we tried some cakes and a Nanaimo bar… it was honestly probably the best Nanaimo bar I’ve ever eaten here! There are lots of bakeries with so many delicious treats, so if you have a sweet tooth, you know where to go! 😉

What did you do this weekend? Did you also do a little workout? Or maybe you tried some of the incredible local food? Make sure to tell me all about it next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

What to do on the weekend?

It’s the first weekend of March!! Can you believe it’s March already?! I feel like time is literally flying by!! Are you still looking for ideas on what to do this weekend? Well, not to worry because you’ve come to the right place! I have some awesome ideas for you sooo let’s go! 😄

Firstly, you can join INTERNeX for some hockey games! It’s not just any hockey games but the Canada West finals at UBC! Honestly, we love going to UBC games, because it’s just so much fun to watch PLUS it’s super budget-friendly! One ticket only costs $5-$15 and usually you can watch 2 games with one ticket – one women’s and one men’s game! They do this with most sports: they have Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Football, Rugby, Softball and many more! And this weekend we’re gonna watch the Canada West Hockey finals because both UBC teams have qualified! 🥳 I always think watching sports games is most fun when you do it with friends, so come on down and join us if you’d like to watch a game or two!

Since this weekend is supposed to be rather rainy, I recommend going to Granville Island to check out some of their cute shops! It’s honestly one of the best places for souvenirs and the food is amazing! Whether you go to a restaurant or the Public Market, the food will not disappoint! I love going to the Public Market and trying out a bunch of different things and I definitely recommend going to some of the bakeries and taste some of the best candy/cake bars you’ve ever had! From brownie to walnut to lemon – there’s literally something for everyone!!

You could also go to a museum to avoid the rain. The Museum of Vancouver is super interesting if you wanna learn about the cities history and the Indigenous Peoples. You could also check out the Vancouver Art Gallery, since the “Free First Friday Nights” event is happening again this Friday! 😄

Whatever you decide to do, I hope you have fun exploring the city and I can’t wait to hear about your weekend next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

What to do on the weekend?

It’s the first weekend of February!! Do you already have plans? Or are you still looking for some ideas for what to do? Either way I have some awesome suggestions for you!

Firstly, you can join INTERNeX for a few super fun games of Laser Tag! We’re gonna go Sunday night because they actually have a special deal for that time and supposedly they’re very drop-in friendly! 😄 I really think this is gonna be a lot of fun because most of us have played Laser Tag before, but I feel like it’s been a few years lol! At least I know for me it has! I think the last time I played was probably at a kids’ birthday party! But it was so much fun, so we wanna go check it out this weekend so feel free to join us! 🙃

But what can you do during the days you ask? Well, there’s a bunch of options. If you’re in the mood for food, I suggest you check out one of Vancouver’s food festivals that are currently happening! One of them is the Dine Out Festival. A lot of restaurants are participating this year and it’s actually a really cool concept! You get a special menu for the festival and usually pay between $40-$60 to get a multiple course meal! And let me tell you: there is definitely something for everyone! Whether you like Mexican or Asian food, if you’re vegetarian or vegan or if you’re in the mood for something sweet – they have it all! So if you wanna spend some quality time with your friends and get an awesome meal on top of that, this is your sign to go Dine Out!

If you want something more sweet, I recommend the Hot Chocolate Festival! Honestly, this one is literally just an excuse to treat yourself to some nice hot chocolate lol! But there’s a bunch of different unique and exotic flavours! Some cafés also have some other fun options like Honolulu Coffee where you can do calligraphy art on the hot chocolate! 🤩 You get a white hot chocolate, a shot of edible ink and a brush pen (that is actually complimentary to take home) and you can draw whatever you want on your drink!! They have 3 different locations that are all participating, so if you’re feeling creative, this is the place to go!

Other than that, if you wanna go for a hike, this weekend might be a great time because it’s not supposed to rain and it’s not too cold either! Some suggestions from me are Lighthouse Park, one of the local mountains like Grouse Mountain or Lynn Canyon! All of these have beautiful views and they’re for sure like a little workout, because they go up and down the whole time lol! If you’re looking for something a little less exhausting, you can just go for a walk. I suggest Stanley Park for this because it’s literally sooo beautiful! I can’t stress this enough lol, but I absolutely love just going for a walk in the park and I always recommend one of the lakes! I’d say if you only have like one hour, you should get off the bus at Stanley Park Loop, walk over to Beaver Lake and loop around it! It’s not that big but the views are beautiful and it’s very peaceful! If you have a little more time, definitely check out Lost Lagoon as well! It’s a little bigger and it’s so beautiful to see the trees being mirrored in the water!! 😍

Whatever you decide to do I hope you have lots of fun! Make sure to tell me all about your experiences next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

How was the weekend?

This weekend was full of ups and downs for INTERNeX lol! So let me tell you all about it! 😄

Firstly, we went to Vancouver’s street food festival “Street Food City 12” in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Unfortunately, it was very rainy and there wasn’t much going on. We tried a few foods, which were pretty good, but then we quickly headed to a café in Gastown to escape from the rain. We went to Monaco Café, which is located right on the street corner leading into Gastown, so the location was beautiful!! Overall, the Street Food Festival was a little disappointing, especially compared to other food festivals/events like Richmond Night Market or Granville Island Public Market, because there weren’t very many options and generally not much else going on besides the food trucks. But the café was lovely and we can recommend their cheesecake! 😉

After that, some of us went to Earnest Ice Cream to try some of their popular ice cream sandwiches! They have 3 different locations and they actually have an awesome buy-one-get one-free-deal going on at the moment!! It’s only until the end of January though, so if you wanna try some, be sure to do within the next few days to save some money! They have a bunch of different flavours to choose from and they actually change daily, so I suggest checking out their website beforehand to see which ones they have in stock. We tried ‘double chocolate brownie” and “vegan peanut butter” and they were both soooo good!! I think it’s best to share though because even a single sandwich is quite hefty! Also you can try more flavours when sharing, 😉

On Sunday there was unfortunately even more rain… but some of us decided to go bowling, which was pretty fun and actually not that expensive! It was definitely different than what we’re used to though, because in Germany there’s either 9 or 10 pins but here there’s 10-pin or 5-pin lanes. It took a little bit to get used to this new system but we figured it out in the end and we definitely wanna go again! 😄

What did you do this weekend? Did you go somewhere outside of Vancouver to escape the rain? Or did you do some indoor activities? Make sure to tell me all about it next Pub Night!!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

What to do on the weekend?

Looking for ideas for what to do in Vancouver this weekend? Well, look no further because I have some awesome suggestions for you!

Firstly, you can join INTERNeX for Vancouver’s original street food festival! 😄 “Street Food City 12” is celebrating its 12th year anniversary and it’s taking place right outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. There’s a bunch of food trucks with all kinds of food options! This festival is part of the “Dine Out” festival, which I recommend checking out as well. A lot of restaurants in Vancouver are participating in this festival and they have a special Dine Out menu with multiple course meals. It’s a lot of different types of food, so there’s definitely something for everyone!

Another festival that’s happening at the moment is Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Festival. Honestly, this one is literally just an excuse to treat yourself to some nice hot chocolate lol! But there’s a bunch of different unique and exotic flavours! Some cafés also have some other fun options like Honolulu Coffee where you can do calligraphy art on the hot chocolate! 🤩 You get a white hot chocolate, a shot of edible ink and a brush pen (that is actually complimentary to take home) and you can draw whatever you want on your drink!! They have 3 different locations that are all participating, so if you’re feeling creative, this is the place to go!

Unfortunately, the weather is supposed to be rather rainy (in Vancouver?? Who would’ve thought?!), so I recommend staying inside. You could go watch a movie with some friends or do a little shopping trip to the mall. Another great place to be during rainy days is Granville Island. There are sooo many cute shops where you can look for some souvenirs or small gifts and while you’re at it you should also check out the Public Market! It’s indoors and has some amazing food & snacks!

Whatever you decide to do, I hope you have fun! If you do try one of the Dine Out restaurants or a hot chocolate, please let me know how it was! I’d love to hear about it next Pub Night! 😊

Toodles!

-Talea :))