• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Being Tazim

Vancouver Food, Lifestyle, & Travel Blog

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Interior Design
  • Travel
  • Organization
You are here: Home / Archives for Vancouver

Vancouver

3 Ways to Feel Lucky and Grateful

by Tazim Damji

What makes you feel lucky?

Beyond having the basics—food, shelter and clothing—I feel so lucky to have things in my life take things to the next level. It's so easy to focus on the things that aren't going so well, and maybe dwell on them a bit. When I find myself in a negative state of mind, it really helps to think about the things and people I'm grateful for. It doesn't take long to turn things around when I start thinking about these 3 things: ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: 3 things, Vancouver

Top Places to Visit in Vancouver this Fall

by Tazim Damji

marina north vancouver

Tourists typically come out to Vancouver during the summer months because the weather is pretty much guaranteed to be beautiful. Days at the beach or in the mountains/parks followed by some shopping and dining in one of Vancouver's many lively districts is pretty typical. Many people may not think to come to Vancouver in the fall, though.     Vancouver is truly beautiful in fall, and the weather stays pleasant into mid-October. Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds are just a few reasons why I ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Canada, Vancouver

Embracing and Appreciating the City I Live in

by Tazim Damji

appreciating the city

I live in one of the most expensive cities to live in the world. And this is something people here like to brag about. Friends in my hometown don't understand why I live here and continue to pay so much for everything. People in other cities think it's beautiful here but opt to live somewhere less expensive. It's true that there are plenty of restaurants, attractions, and shops to check out, but the real reason I can't imagine myself living anywhere else (apart from a more secluded version of ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Vancouver

Insider’s Guide to Vancouver

by Tazim Damji

vancouver

Heading to Vancouver or thinking about it? Fall is a great time to check out the city because the crowds have died down, the weather is still mostly pleasant and there are a variety of events and fairs to attend. Take a look at our Insider's Guide to Vancouver over at www.cheapflights.ca/flights-to-Vancouver/. We share our suggestions for the top fall activities in the city, best ethnic restaurants that only locals know about and so much more. Need some information on how to get here on a ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, tips, Vancouver

Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze #BCBlueberries

by Tazim Damji

Blueberry Scones

The truth about stories is, that's all we are. - Thomas King There are always stories behind the foods we eat, the ways that recipes are developed, and the ways in which the ingredients in our kitchens came to be there. We often feel a connection to the end result—the cooked meal, the baked dessert, the poured drink. Therefore, it may not always be that we pause and contemplate the process. We may not always think about the journey ingredients take to get to us. Picking blueberries with a good ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: British Columbia, fruit, Vancouver

Vancouver Island Friendship Celebration Getaway

by Tazim Damji

Vancouver Island Friendship Celebration Getaway

Two adventuresome friends excited to explore the world together—clearly celebrating one year of an amazing friendship couldn't be done with just a trip to a coffee shop or an evening spent at a restaurant. Adventure was calling. And when Adventure calls—I always pick up with a smile on my face. Getting to spend three whole days together with Alex exploring was enough to make me happy. But, going to Vancouver Island–where we'd wanted to go all year–was like next-level happiness.  ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Canada, Vancouver

Britannia Mine Museum: Vancouver Excursions

by Tazim Damji

britannia

I'd driven past it many times before, not sure exactly what the giant structure jutting out from the side of the mountain was. Upon closer inspection, I realized that it was a mine - no longer operational - turned into a museum. Most people who drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway north from Vancouver are heading to Whistler. My best friend and I took a trip up to the Britannia Mine Museum on a lovely, sunny afternoon. We spent a good 2 hours exploring the museum and went to Squamish for lunch at our ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: British Columbia, Vancouver

Top 5 Spring Break Adventures Built for Kids

by Tazim Damji

Sea to Sky Gondola Photo Credit: Paul Bride

When I was a kid, one of my favourite things to do was experience places related to nature or history—museums, galleries, nature parks. Luckily, my mom really liked taking my brother and I (plus our cousins) to educational and cultural institutions during spring break and summer break. From exploring the great outdoors and getting up close to wildlife, to tapping into your creative side or solving science mysteries, below are five adventures that will keep your kids entertained this Spring ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Vancouver

Sea to Sky Gondola Squamish Adventure – Vancouver Excursions

by Tazim Damji

Sea to Sky Gondola

To say that experiencing the Sea to Sky Gondola was a transformative experience, would be an understatement. It's hard not to feel all the things I most love feeling: alive, free, adventurous, exploratory, and joyful, when I'm spending time in nature. Doing so in a whole new setting over 800 metres above sea level (even higher than the Stawamus Chief trail I'd hiked a few years ago, which is nearby and can be seen from the top of the gondola and a viewing platform) increases those feelings ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: adventure, British Columbia, Vancouver

Four Ways Vancouverites Can Give Back this Holiday Season  

by Tazim Damji

Giving back to those less fortunate is top of mind throughout the holiday season. Whether you’re in search of Santa, a tree-lit beach walk or a mountain-top view of Howe Sound, these activities boost Christmas spirit while offering an opportunity to give back. Here is a quick round-up of four ways Vancouverites can give back this holiday season. Do you know of others? I'd love to hear from you! Stanley Park’s Bright Nights: Find your seat on the Christmas Train and experience three million ...

Read More »

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: holidays, Vancouver

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

About:

Being Tazim Blog Vancouver Canada Lifestyle BlogI'm Tazim, a 40-year-old Vancouverite who is passionate about adventure, learning new things, and making connections. Content on Being Tazim ranges from smart ideas for plant-based cooking and baking to ways to enjoy life's experiences, to inspiration and information on attractions and travel destinations near and far. Read the full story here.

some tips on how to combat holiday season stress and anxiety, it’s time to take action. The holidays are a wonderful time of the year, but they can also be extremely stressful. 
How To Warmly Welcome Holiday Houseguests
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Footer

Let’s Connect!

Hey there! I'm Tazim and I'm a lifestyle, food, and travel writer and photographer. I inspire, motivate, and encourage my audience to explore their immediate surroundings and those further afield. I do this by sharing plant-based food recipes, ways to enhance my readers' homes and lives, and local and other attractions/travel destinations I experience. You can find my stories and adventures on my other blog Celebrate Life's Adventures Read more about me. . .

Being Tazim contains advertising banners and some contextual affiliate links. An affiliate link means I receive commission on sales of the products or services that are linked to in my posts. So, if you click on a link and make a purchase from an affiliate site, then I may make a commission from that purchase. I only work with affiliates I genuinely love and fit my brand.

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Tazim Damji is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Copyright © 2023 · Foodie Pro Theme by · Shay Bocks Genesis Framework · Built on the WordPress