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Adventure, leisure, and culinary excursions.

The World Is Our Oyster

Making meaningful connections and the most out of everyday.

My lens Your Enjoyment

Smile, laugh, live a little.

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Capturing Moments

As I share my life experiences through self-discovery and world travel.

Travel

Destinations, Must See’s & Do’s, Local Experiences: Off the Beaten Path, Vacation Planning Tips

Lifestyle

Long Distance Relationship, Staycations, Travel Accessories, Clothing & Products, Spas

Food

Culinary Excursions: Restaurants, Lounges, Tasting Menus, Desserts, Wine Pairing, Kitchen Adventures. I love Quinoa, Sushi, and Noodles.

About Asianmapleleaf

Canadian transplant in New York City and beyond.

Introduction

Quick Bio

I’m Barry and I am an avid world traveler living in New York but a Canadian at heart. This blog and Instagram has become a platform for me to share my experiences with you. I love to travel, eat, and am into fashion and fitness.

Greater Purpose

I’m on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, and I’m excited to see what the future holds. Follow me on all my adventures!

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  • Thinking back to when I was visiting the beautiful Banff
    3 days ago by asianmapleleaf Thinking back to when I was visiting the beautiful Banff National Park. Banff is Canada's oldest national park and home to some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain views. One of my favourite memories is driving the Icefield Parkway – one of the world’s most beautiful drives, connecting Banff with Jasper National Park. Along the way you will see ancient glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping valley views. I can’t to show Canada’s beauty to  @teraj08 !  #tbt   #latergram   #canada   #banff   #banffnationalpark   #waterfall   #naturephotography   @bb_to 
  • Giveaway below Happy Valentines Day to teraj08 and all
    7 days ago by asianmapleleaf Giveaway below - Happy Valentine’s Day to  @teraj08  and all of you! Whether you are single or coupled, I hope you all had a day full of love and happiness! I am sending you all my love too! To celebrate, we are giving away a fabulous tour for two in NYC from  @nycurbanadventures  so that you can spend extra time with someone you love (or mildly like... whatever, you can bring whoever you like). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To enter: 1. Follow  @nycurbanadventures ,  @asianmapleleaf  and  @teraj08  2. Tag a friend in the comments of this post 3. The winner
  • This weekend was all about eating and catching up with
    1 week ago by asianmapleleaf This weekend was all about eating and catching up with family and friends! Saturday I went from dim sum to afternoon tea to Hakka dinner to cocktails. My visits to Toronto are always booked back to back so I can see as many people as possible within the few days I am in town. I usually end up catching up over food or drinks... one of funnest experiences this weekend was going for afternoon tea! @fairmontroyalyork  has one of the city’s best afternoon teas - I loved the world charm of the Library Bar and the tea selections. I had the
  • Snowball fight!! We were in Chicago during the polar vortex
    2 weeks ago by asianmapleleaf Snowball fight!! We were in Chicago during the polar vortex last week but we made the most of it. We were able to walk around in Millennium Park taking the cool art installations. We always try to make the most of each day ignoring all the things outside of our control. At least now we can get t-shirts saying we survived -40C ❄️ weather! Haha.  #latergram   #chicago   #chicagohome   #millenniumpark   #snowballfight   #outtraveler   #gaytravelblog   @teraj08 
  • Between trips and work we still try to find time
    4 weeks ago by asianmapleleaf Between trips and work, we still try to find time to be silly! I sometimes get all caught up with the day to day grind and forget to pause to take in the moments. Are you more of a feel nothing or everything sort of person?!  #latergram   #newyork   #beingsilly   #gaycouple   #gaybf   #feelnothing   #feeleverything 
  • Its freezing out this weekend I guess its time to
    1 month ago by asianmapleleaf It’s freezing out this weekend... I guess it’s time to draw a bubble bath to stay warm! What are your favourite activities to stay warm?  #latergram   #newyork   #bathtime   #plazahotel   #stayingwarm   #bathroomdesign   #outtraveler   @teraj08  (continuation of my staycation series in NYC).
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Interests

Foodie
100%
Jetsetter
90%
Fitness & Health
90%
Spa Enthusiast
80%
Broadway & the Arts
85%
Romantic
100%

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I recently traveled to Italy for the very first…

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First Time Cruising (…on a ship)

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21Nov

Weekend Getaway in Philly & Outfest

A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to…

5Nov

First Timer’s Travel Guide to Barbados

Last month I traveled to Barbados for the first…

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