Explore Canada: The Highlights

 

 

 

 

Being away for a whole month touring the different provinces and cities of Canada makes for a whole lot of episodes to share on each and every one.

However for this week, allow me to share the highlights of my trip, an overview if you will.

 

 

Toronto

It all started when I was asked to host a surprise 50th birthday party in Toronto by a lovely couple, Lowell & Kat Palermo. I also had the privilege of hosting their wedding in Palawan two years ago.

From there, I figured since I already made my way to Toronto, I might as well tour around Canada with my family. So that’s exactly what happened…

Toronto certainly felt like I was just in the Philippines because nearly everyone is Filipino, lol. Not to mention I had chanced upon the Filipino food festival at Nathan’s Square!

 

 

 

One of my memorable and hands down phenomenal meals from the whole trip was at Kiin in Toronto.

Not only was I reunited with old time friends, Mike Zerrudo & Jeff Regular, but I also finally met the phenomenal heart behind Pai, Kiin and other top rated sister Thai restaurants in the city. She is none other than celebrity Chef Nuit Regular, Jeff’s wonderfully sweet wife.

If you follow my travels, you would know how Bangkok is like a second home to me and Thai food is very close to my heart. So to savor fantastic, traditional Thai cuisine prepared by the talented chef Nuit who happens to be Thai herself, is such a privilege! Full episode on Kiin soon!

 

 

 

 

Ontario

Other than Toronto, Kat, Lowell and their dear friend, who was also my photographer, haha, Myko Arenajo took me outside the city to see more of what Ontario has to offer like the beautiful Parkwood Estate in Oshawa, to name a few. You’ll see more of it on today’s episode.

 

 

 

 

Then of course, a trip to Canada or perhaps, Ontario would not be complete without a visit to the majestic Niagara Falls.

 

 

 

 

Newfoundland

The nature-loving girl in me instantly fell in love with Newfoundland. Dreamy landscapes, puffin watching, playing with nearly extinct breed of horses, the Cappahayden and enjoying supers fresh seafood, Newfoundland is a place I would return to!

 

 

 

 

 

NOVA SCOTIA

Now we’ve come to my favorite one amongst the bunch, Nova Scotia. So much so that I would consider living there one day. Japan now has competition!

In NS, you’ll discover two of my favorite foods: Berries and Lobsters!

Nova Scotia is the only province in Canada that has an official berry as it’s the blueberry capital of the country.

Add to that, NS is the largest exporter of lobsters in the world! So when in NS, expect that lobsters are served everywhere and in every way possible!