Tag: YVR

How much did my trip to Japan and Taiwan Cost?

ByTravelling Minion January 11, 2026 0 Comments
The following will be an accounting of my 2025 trip to Japan and Taiwan. If you've not read the blog, you can do so here. Or if you want a small wrap up, you can check it out here. It can provide some context to the costs below! All prices will be in Canadian (or converted into Canadian when it shows up on my bill). And they'll be broken down to a per person cost as best I can.  The Costs All...

A Minion’s Look Back at 2025

ByTravelling Minion January 1, 2026 1 Comment
Like in 2024 this year a great deal of my travel has shifted towards travelling with friends and family. So all my trips this year were embarked with the purpose of experiencing travel with friends and family. I feel like I've been pretty successful in that endeavour. So without further adieu here are my 2025 travel reflections! Vietnam and Japan In February The Sister and I bring back an...

Tainan and the Way Home

ByTravelling Minion December 28, 2025 2 Comments
Breakfast before Tainan Today we are heading to Tainan. But before we head to the train station I meet up with Lebron and his daughter for breakfast at a small streetside food stall. We order some radish cake, papaya milk and egg pancake which is tasty and helps us start our day right!  HSR to Tainan We set plans to meet at the High Speed Rail station. Since I am heading home after Tainan, I...

Travelling to Fukuoka

ByTravelling Minion October 19, 2025 0 Comments
I am embarking on another trip to Asia, this time I'll be starting in Fukuoka! I'll meet up with a few friends in Beppu and Osaka before heading to Taiwan to connect with more friends! However, due to a favourable rewards redemption, my way there will be a bit roundabout. I'll be flying to Singapore, have a short layover, fly to Taipei for another short layover before finally arriving in Fukuoka....

How much did our Family trip to Germany and Austria Cost?

ByTravelling Minion August 24, 2025 0 Comments
The following will be an accounting of our 2025 trip to Austria and Germany. If you've not read the blog, you can do so here. Or if you want a small wrap up, you can check The Sisters here. Or mine here. It can provide some context to the costs below! All prices will be in Canadian (or converted into Canadian when it shows up on my CC bill). And they'll be broken down to a per person cost as best...

The Sister’s Wrap up of our Family Trip to Europe

ByTravelling Minion August 10, 2025 1 Comment
It's time to wrap up our family trip to Austria and Germany. Being able to travel with The family is a blessing that is unique and not taken for granted. I'm very thankful that as we get older, we appreciate this opportunities to spend time together with a shared love of travel.  Similar to our Sibling trip, It's great the sister has an opportunity to share some of her thoughts on this trip....