Apparently, Phnom Penh has been around for a very, very long time. If you have a large group of people, you should try to beat the lunch and dinner crowds by arriving early because I don’t believe they take reservations. I love Phnom Penh because the restaurant offers many dishes that you do not find in typical Vietnamese restaurants. They are famous for their deep fried chicken wings, which come with a yummy lemon pepper sauce and their butter beef. The only dish that I don’t recommend ordering is their banh xeo, because it was filled with bean sprouts and very little shrimp and pork. If you’d like to stray away from the pho and try some real Vietnamese food, try these dishes:
Deep-fried chicken wings sauteed with chilis and garlic
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Bun Beo: steamed rice cakes with a shrimp mixture on top, topped with shredded pork and vermicelli with coconut milk in the middle
Bun Coun: steamed rice rolls with a pork filling, topped with Vietnamese ham and fried onions
Banh Xeo: Vietnamese crepe filled with bean sprouts, ground pork, and the shrimp mixture on the Bun Beo (this is supposed to be filled with slices of pork and shrimp, not recommended)
Hot and Sour Soup with Fish (small): Primarily a sour soup with lots of veggies and chunks of fish
Butter Beef: thin slices of beef marinated in a vinegar, topped with fried onions and cilantro
Location: 244 E Georgia Street, Vancouver (map)
SkyTrain Stop: Main Station // Waterfront Station, Bus #008 or #022
Price: $10 – $25
Klahowya Village is an event in Stanley Park that celebrates Aboriginal culture through song, dance, art and food. The event includes:
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A spirit catcher train (aka the miniature train ride)
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3 performances daily (12pm, 2pm, and 4pm)
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Vendor booths featuring wood carving, weaving, and painting crafts
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Aboriginal cuisine
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Cultural tours every hour from 11am – 5pm
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Event Date: July 1 – September 6, 2010 (10am – 6pm Daily)
Location: 611 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, BC V6G1Z4 (map)
SkyTrain Stop: Waterfront Station, Bus #019
Price: FREE
More Info? More Information // Stanley Park Map & Guide
It’s confirmed that this year’s Celebration of Light will be taking place during the month of July! The shows will be on the following dates, starting at about 10:00 pm:
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Wednesday July 21st
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Saturday July 24th
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Wednesday July 28th
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Saturday July 31st
Location: English Bay (map)
SkyTrain Stop: Waterfront Station, Bus #006
Price: FREE
More Info? http://www.celebration-of-light.com/
The Grouse Grind is a popular giant Stairmaster for locals and travellers. It is known as Vancouver’s peak, because it is located in North Vancouver, which is very close to the city center and offers a beautiful view of the city. The first time I went up the mountain was with a two of my best friends who were visiting and we took the lift up. There are also small animal shows at the top of the mountain that are very entertaining. The Grind is open during the summer months from about May to October.
A few weeks ago, my partner and I decided to climb up the mountain because we were planning to do the hike all summer. It is a moderate hike of stairs with some rocky and steep areas. It takes about 1 ½ to 2 hours to reach the top if you take small breaks to catch your breath. We saw a wide range of people from children to older adults doing the trail. If you are travelling on a budget, this is recommended because it is FREE to go up the mountain and only $5 to ride the lift down – compared to about $40 for one adult admission. It is not recommended you head down the mountain by foot. The view at the top is well worth the the trek up the mountain.
Location: 6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver, BC (map)
Getting There: From Vancouver, take the Lions Gate Bridge towards North Vancouver where you will see signs to Grouse Mountain There is lots of free parking at the base of the mountain, but the paved lots are pay parking. The trail is beside parking lot D.
Price: FREE to go up, $5 to ride the lift down.
SkyTrain Stop: Waterfront Station, take the SeaBus Northbound to North Vancouver, Bus #236 goes directly to Grouse Mountain.
More Info? Grouse Mountain, Grouse Grind
