How was the weekend in Whistler?

This past weekend INTERNeX went to Whistler to enjoy the sunshine and it was sooo nice, so let me tell you all about it!

We went on Saturday for a one day trip and we left Vancouver at 8am by bus. It was actually not as cold as I expected it to be and it actually got even warmer during the day, I mean we were literally walking around in t-shirts! I swear the Canadian sun is something else lol. We started our day by exploring Whistler village and going to the Upper Village as well. It was so crazy to see how different Whistler is during different seasons. As you might remember, we went to Whistler in February and there was snow everywhere and it was super cold. Now there was sunshine, many people, looooots of dogs and even some stands handing out free drinks!

You won’t believe what happened next: We went bungee jumping!! 🤩 Whistler actually has the only bungee jumping bridge near Vancouver, besides the one on Vancouver Island, so you know we had to experience this. Three brave INTERNeXers jumped and it was insanely thrilling! They all said it was so much fun and they definitely recommend it to everyone! The bungee bridge is a little outside the village, so we took a shuttle to the bridge. Even if you’re not jumping, the view from the bridge is gorgeous! It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience!

After coming back to the village, we had some lunch and then we headed over to Lost Lake and to relax. It literally felt like summer at the lake! It was so warm and the lake was absolutely beautiful! Some people were actually swimming in the lake as well. Crazy to believe that in February we were able to stand on the lake because it was frozen! On the way back to Whistler Village something else crazy happened… we saw a bear!! 😍 🐻 It was no more than 100m away from us on a random golf course! Luckily, it was a black bear and it was just minding its own business, but that was definitely a core memory for all of us! Have you ever seen a bear in real life?

Back in the village, there was even a live concert and the village was so lively and full of people! It was super warm and sunny and everyone was in such a good mood. Of course we couldn’t forget to eat some beaver tails! They’re not actually a beavers’ tails, but fried dough with a variety of toppings. They’re very famous and very delicious, I definitely recommend trying one when you’re in Whistler or the Rockies. After that we enjoyed the live music some more and then we headed back to Vancouver at 7pm.
Overall, it was a super fun experience and Whistler is definitely worth checking out while you’re in Vancouver.

What did you do this weekend? Did you also spend some time outside to enjoy the sun? Did you explore some fun place in or around Vancouver? Make sure to tell me all about it next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

What to do on the weekend?

Are y’all excited for a sunny weekend?? In case you’re still looking for some ideas on what to do, look no further because I have some awesome suggestions for you!

Firstly, you can join INTERNeX on our trip to Whistler! 😄 Whistler is a must-see while you’re in Vancouver and we’re doing a one day trip this Saturday! We’re super excited and you’re not gonna believe it but some of us are gonna do a bungee jump!! I know – crazy right?! But we’ll see how it goes and I’ll tell you all about it on Monday. Other than that we’re gonna take time to explore Whistler village. We’re also gonna check out the Whistler Museum and maybe the Public Library as well. If we have time, we might even head over to Lost Lake or Lakeside Park and go for a nice walk/hike! 😊

If you’d rather stay in Vancouver and not go too far away, I suggest going to a park or going on a hike! My favourite parks are Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park or Lighthouse Park. Stanley Park and Queen Elizabeth Park are both super close to downtown Vancouver and they’re perfect if you wanna go for a nice walk. Both of them actually have some cute rose gardens with loooots of blooming flowers, which really get you in the mood for spring! Lighthouse Park is probably my favourite spot for sunsets and since it’s supposed to be sunny this weekend, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to catch a beautiful sunset! 😍
If you’re looking for more of a hike, I suggest Lynn Canyon or one of the local mountains, like Burnaby Mountain or Grouse Mountain. Lynn Canyon has a suspension bridge and lots of hiking trails with beautiful waterfalls! Burnaby and Grouse Mountain also have lots of hiking trails and they both have and incredible view on downtown Vancouver! You can also watch the sunset from both mountaintops as well!

What are your plans for the weekend? Are you gonna spend some time outside, enjoying the sun? Are you gonna join us for Whistler or go on a hike? I can’t wait to hear all about it next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

How was the weekend in Whistler?

This past weekend INTERNeX went to Whistler!! It was sooo much fun and I’m so excited so tell you all about it – let’s go!! :DD

We started our journey Saturday morning… at 8am!! Actually, the bus left at 8am, so most of us got up around 6am. I do think that was a good choice though, because we arrived in Whistler at 10am and basically still had the entire day to explore. First, we dropped off our luggage and then headed to the village centre. Whistler village reminds me a lot of small European towns that are close to skiing areas. It’s absolutely stunning to see all the little houses with mountains right behind them!!

We decided to take some free time in the village and we took a little stroll through the shops and had lunch! After that, most of us decided to go to The Whistler Museum, which is actually one of the few really affordable things to do in Whistler, since the entry fee is by donation (the recommended amount is $5). 🤩 The museum was actually really cool, there was a looooot of information about the history of skiing/snowboarding in Whistler lol. But it was also interactive and had lots of information about Whistler’s nature and the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation, which was super interesting. I definitely recommend checking out the Whistler Museum if you wanna learn about the city’s history and are looking for some budget-friendly activities. After that we also went to the Whistler Public Library, which was right next to the museum. It was a really cozy spot where you can explore sooo many books, so if you like reading and have some free time, you should definitely check that out too.

In the afternoon we went on a little hike to Lost Lake. The trail to the lake was actually partially covered in snow, which made for an incredibly beautiful scenery! The lake was actually completely frozen!! There were some people on the ice who were ice-fishing, which was kinda interesting to watch. This spot definitely makes for some beautiful photos! 😍 The lake with trees surrounding it and mountains in the background… what more could you ask for? After many awesome pictures, we originally wanted to do the full loop around the lake. We were actually doing really well, but unfortunately most of the path was frozen, so it was a little difficult to walk. We stopped at a dock, took some more pictures, and then headed back to our apartment.

Next we decided to cook dinner ourselves, which was literally one of the funniest things I’ve ever witnessed lol!! We decided to make pasta because some of us are vegetarian, so we thought this was the easiest way to find something that everyone likes. We made some tomato-basil sauce with vegetables, which was actually really good. The noodles on the other hand were…. interesting to say the least lmao! I’m actually not sure what went wrong put for some reason the water was super thick and the noodles were really mushy. I guess we cooked them for too long? I mean the water literally looked like mashed potatoes lol! I don’t know what was wrong with these noodles but it just seemed like they had way too much starch in them lol. Even though the texture was a little mushy, it still tasted pretty good and it was better than any comedy show haha! After dinner, some of us took some time to relax in the hot tub, before going out to party! I have to say, I prefer the Vancouver nightlife, but Whistler had some really fun bars as well. I think overall the music in Vancouver is better, but that didn’t really matter because we still had a fantastic time in Whistler! 😄

On Sunday, we got up around 8am, made breakfast and checked out of the apartment. We left our luggage at the front desk again and headed over to the village centre. Unfortunately, it was quite rainy that day, so we weren’t able to go on the hike to Lakeside Park that we originally planned. So instead we checked out some souvenir shops to buy little gifts for ourselves and our loved ones. If you like jewelry, you have to check out the Rocks & Gems Canada store. They have some of the most beautiful rings and other jewelry I’ve ever seen (and if you know me, you know I’m very serious about my rings lol) – and they’re all sterling silver, so the color won’t wear off!! 🤩 We also tried some beaver tails, which you definitely have to do if you’re there as well! They’re soooo good and very popular for these small cities around here! After a little while the sun actually decided to come out and we were amazed to see all the mountaintops by the bus stop. We also decided to try the “best Canadian ice cream” (allegedly) at COWS Whistler. I haven’t tried much ice cream here, but I can definitely say that so far, it is the best ice cream I’ve had! 😄 In the afternoon it actually snowed a little bit, which was the perfect way to end our Whistler trip and we arrived back home at 6:30pm.

Overall INTERNeX’s Whistler trip was sooo much fun. It was filled with lots of laughs, beautiful views, and many amazing memories that we’ll remember forever! 😊

How was your weekend? Did you also visit some new place? Or maybe you went for a hike? Make sure to tell me about it next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

What to do on the weekend?

Are you still looking for ideas on what to do on the weekend? Well, you’ve come to the right place because I have some awesome suggestions for you!! 😄

Firstly, you could join INTERNeX’s trip to Whistler this weekend! A lot of us have been wanting to go to Whistler for some time now and we’re actually staying overnight, which is always a great experience. We’re gonna leave Saturday morning (at 8am!!) and come back to Vancouver Sunday evening. We actually have an apartment of our own, which is awesome, especially because we can cook dinner together. Since we’re staying overnight, we’ll also have the opportunity to have a night out in Whistler! 🤩
There’s a bunch of things on our itinerary and I pray that the weather works out… I already checked the forecast and it’s gonna be pretty cold, but hopefully no rain! We’re gonna do a few hikes, i.e. to Lost Lake, the Fitzsimmons Trail, and Lakeside Park. We’re also really excited for some awesome museums like the Whistler Museum and some art museums. I think it’s gonna be a lot of fun and I can’t wait to tell y’all about it next Monday!

If you’re not feeling like going too far away but still wanna go on a hike or walk, I recommend checking out Lighthouse Park, Stanley Park or Queen Elizabeth Park. These are all very close to downtown, especially Stanley Park, which is literally right next to Downtown Vancouver! I love going to Beaver Lake or Lost Lagoon and it actually doesn’t take that long, so if you only have like one hour to spare, definitely go for a nice walk in the Park. Same goes for Queen Elizabeth Park! It’s a little further from downtown than Stanley Park, but still super easily accessible via Canada Line, which takes like 8 minutes from downtown. Lighthouse Park is literally one of the best spots for sunsets!! You do have to have a bit of luck with the weather, but as long as it’s not raining or super cloudy, the sunsets by the water are actually sooo stunning! 😍 I mean just look at the pictures… need I say more? Lighthouse Park has a super easy trail that only takes 15-20 minutes from the bus stop to the lighthouse, but there’s also some more challenging hiking trails. You can check out those if you’re looking for a bit more of a workout and there’s actually quite a few different options. Lighthouse Park is super easy to get to via bus and it takes 30-40 minutes max. Plus you can see Vancouver’s West Coast, the Seawall by Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge.

Whatever you decide to do this weekend, I hope you have fun and are able to explore lots of new things! Make sure to tell me about your weekend next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

New ‘kids’ on the blog

Ready for a fresh dose of our new ‘kids’ on the blog? Let’s goooo! 😄

First up is Moritz (he/him) who is 22 years old and from Worms, Germany. He’s here to volunteer at a wildlife rescue centre for 12 weeks. Before he left back home he did an internship in banking until January. In his free time Moritz likes to go to the gym and he used to play soccer as well. He also enjoys hiking a lot – well you’ve come to the right place! Vancouver is literally surrounded by mountains and there’s so many awesome options where you can go hiking! The local mountains are awesome during sunshine, but honestly in Winter I prefer something like Lighthouse Park!
Moritz came to Canada because he’s been here before, a few years ago. He now wants to improve his English and wants to explore the nature – let me tell you, hiking is a great way to do that! His first impression of Vancouver (after coming back) is that the people are really nice here! Someone immediately helped him with his compass card even though he didn’t ask for help! I agree that the people here are very friendly and open!
Once he’s finished here, he plans to go back home and start studying a combination of economics and IT in Frankfurt. While he’s in Vancouver though, he definitely wants to go to a Hockey Game (sounds awesome, especially with how well the Canucks are doing!) He also wants to see Whistler and Grouse Mountain and he wants to visit the Vancouver Art Gallery. A little tip: look out for “Free First Friday Nights” for the Art Gallery. Fun fact: Moritz has actually volunteered before at a soup kitchen back home, which is part of the reason why he’s chosen to do another volunteer project now.

Next up is Martin who is from France. Back home he was a student at a business school and now he’s here to improve his English because he wants to work internationally in the future. Right now he’s still doing a language course for this reason, but soon he’s gonna start his internship at the Film Festival.
In his free time Martin likes meeting friends and going out to a pub (perfect for our Pub Nights, eh?). He picked Canada because, like Moritz, he’s also been here before, but in the eastern part and now he wants to explore one of the big cities in West Canada… well there aren’t that many to choose from lol! His first impression of Vancouver is that the buildings and the architecture is quite different from European cities because there are a lot more skyscrapers in Vancouver. He also agrees that the people here are very kind and friendly.
Once he’s finished his internship, he wants to go back home to study for two more years and while he’s in Vacncouver he definitely wants to go to Whistler and he’d love to go skiing. Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend Whistler for that tho lol! Whistler is known for being super expensive for skiing, so I suggest one of the local mountains or Sun Peaks. INTERNeX actually did a ski trip there last year and it was a lot of fun!! Fun fact: ???

I hope that you two have a fantastic time here in Vancouver and that you can make many awesome memories here! Hope to see ya next Pub Night!

Take care!

-Talea :))