ABOUT
Get to know me!
Hello, I’m Kelena
A Canadian part-time travel blogger with dreams of becoming a full-time travel blogger and exploring more than my backyard.
I’d forget travel details and insights explaining them to family and friends, so I decided to create a travel blog. Now I can share everything with you.
I’m here to help you discover the best my home province of British Columbia offers.
My Story
The Travelling City Girl
Living in Vancouver
Growing up in Vancouver, I’ve always wanted to travel around the world, exploring, experiencing new things, and learning. My goal/dream is to travel and work for myself.
However, even though my blog is dedicated to exploring British Columbia, I’ve also travelled abroad to Indonesia (Bali) and within North America, such as to Mexico and the United States, including Hawaii, New York, California and Oregon.
The Canada-US border is 45 minutes from Vancouver, so I’ve visited Washington many times, including Seattle and Taco Bell—mostly Taco Bell because they have the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze (slush to me and my fellow Canadians), which is only available in the United States.
How I Got Started Blogging
I always love to share information about places, experiences, and funny or serious moments while travelling with my family and friends.
However, as time passed, I started to forget details or information about places I would travel to, like how we travelled to see that spot, what was that restaurant called where we had the best meals, where that hotel was located, etc.
In 2018, when I was in Bali, I thought I’d love to create something my family and friends could read before travelling to that country or XYZ. But I left that idea on the back burner for a long time—I wasn’t aware of the travel blogging opportunities then.
One day in the middle of 2020, I was in a rut and didn’t know what to do with my life (of course, this was a pivotal period for many people around the world) when I had a lightbulb moment: “OMG, I should create a blog!”
At first, I had no sense of direction when it came to topics, so my blog was about everything but the kitchen sink.
Ultimately, I decided to stick to something I love: sharing information about my travels and general travelling information. And ta-da! My travel blog was born!
I started with Written By Kel (my previous travel blog), but things shifted in the blogging world—don’t get me started, that’s another whole can of worms, so I had to shift what type of travel content and where I wanted to talk about travelling to, basically narrowing down.
In the end, I chose to write about my home province of British Columbia because there are places I’ve travelled to many times and many places I’ve yet to explore. As a bonus, I can share all the information, details, funny and serious moments, and experiences with you.
My Mission
My Experience With Travel
Although this blog mainly discusses travel within British Columbia, I’ve also travelled to other countries and have experience travelling. I also have the travel bug and want to explore more of the world, but for now, I’ll write about my home and eventually start another blog for when this city girl travels abroad full time.
As Seen In
Where I Have Been Featured
I’m proud of my features and collaborations. You can find a list of the websites down below:
Mike And Laura Travel – 13 Best Romantic Weekend Getaways & Hotels In Vancouver BC For Couples
Lifney – Experts Tell Us About The Best Outdoor Jackets
Nomad Is Beautiful – Itinerary For 3 Days In Vancouver
Love And Road – 18 Beautiful Scenic Viewpoints In Vancouver, BC
Albion Gould – 30 Best Things To Do In Oahu With Family
Parenthood And Passports — Fun-Filled 5 Day Vancouver Itinerary For Families
Calculated Traveller — A Local’s Guide For A Perfect Weekend In Vancouver, British Columbia
Josie Wanders — 20 Things To Do In Vancouver (And Nearby)
A World To Travel — British Columbia: Top Destinations And Things To Do In BC
Make Time To See The World — Perfect One Day In Seattle Itinerary + Tips
A Rai Of Light — The Ultimate Oahu Itinerary: 7-10 Days In Oahu Hawaii
Tori Pines Travel — (Collaboration) Oahu In February
Journey of a Nomadic Family — Vancouver Island: Mystic Beach; Waterfalls; Hot Springs; Yurts + More
Photo Jeepers — (Collaboration) Places To Visit Oregon In March
The Places Where We Go — (Collaboration) 33 Expert Travel Planning Tips From Adventurous Travel Bloggers
The World In My Pocket — How To Spend A Weekend In Whistler, Canada
Insta Travel Style — 17 Free Things To Do In Vancouver
Chasing Travel Blog — Best Places To Stay In Oahu For Couples + 25 Oahu Date Ideas
The Traveler — From Awe to Ouch, My Unforgettable First Visit to Oahu Had It All
Happy When Abroad — 16 Best Outdoor Activities In Vancouver, Canada
Sick Girl Travels — 10 Days In British Columbia
Finding HotSprings — Hot Springs Cove
Editors Pick
My Top Posts
Explore all the non-touristy things to do and hidden gems in Vancouver. These are common places and things that locals and I like to do that others may not know about.
Are you planning a trip to Vancouver and wondering if it’s worth visiting? There are many reasons to visit, things to do and see, and more for you to explore.
There are many places to stay in Vancouver for the first time. Almost all of the best hotels are located in Downtown Vancouver.
Exploring Vancouver Island on a road trip is the best way to see what the island offers — you won’t be disappointed.
Thank you for joining me on my travelling journey!
Have a good day 🙂
Kelena