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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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  • Sending you all some love at a time when we
    2 weeks ago by asianmapleleaf Sending you all some love at a time when we all need it most - It has been a crazy few weeks with this whole COVID19 pandemic. It still all feels very surreal to me and I am just hoping I will wake up to things being back to normal. It has been quite depressing seeing NYC, the city that never sleeps, come to a halt. The markets are crazy, my retirement funds are down, and I am now stress eating lol⁣ ⁣ Let’s all work together to get through this! Listen to the health organization’s recommendations and take part
  • Day dreaming of Tulum and simpler times when the coronavirus
    4 weeks ago by asianmapleleaf Day dreaming of Tulum and simpler times when the coronavirus was not affecting my travel plans and retirement funds!! It is so unfortunate that travel industry is suffering right now. I mean I totally get it because it’s better safe than sorry especially if you are going to be stuck on a plane with someone who may be sick. I think the important thing is not to panic and really take the effort to wash your hands thoroughly and not touch your face etc. When I travel, even before all of this virus talk, I always have sani wipes to
  • You are so BIURIFUL to me!! latergram tulummexico mexico
    1 month ago by asianmapleleaf You are so BIU-RI-FUL to me!! ❤️  #latergram   #tulummexico   #mexico   #tulum   #adioschenorita   #gaysian   #tulumvibes   #mood   @cynthiaaaaaliu 
  • This year was my first time at Disney World! Unfortunately
    1 month ago by asianmapleleaf This year was my first time at Disney World! Unfortunately I was only there for one day and only managed to see Animal Kingdom (I didn’t even see Cinderella’s castle - gasp!)⁣ ⁣ Luckily for me, every year during the first weekend of June, Orlando and Disney World become even more magical with One Magical Weekend and RED Shirt Pride Day!⁣ ⁣ I will be back this June with  @teraj08  for his first Disney visit EVER . We hear it’s a blast and cannot wait to check it out for ourselves. I especially love the concept of wearing red to
  • This is a throwback to when Teraj and I attended
    1 month ago by asianmapleleaf This is a throwback to when Teraj and I attended a gay wedding and was so touch by the love we felt from the couple and the guests. ⁣ ⁣ Popular media has a habit of showing gay couples in their darkest hours. We’ve all seen the stories about HIV, disapproving parents, and drug addiction. But what about those happy gay couples who actually lived happily ever after?  I know our friends are still together and stronger than ever.  With our own struggles, same with Teraj and I. It can happen! Feel free to DM me if you ever need someone to
  • Happy Valentines Day everyone!!! Celebrate it with love for all
    2 months ago by asianmapleleaf Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!!! Celebrate it with love for all those special people in your life. ⁣ ⁣ From IG we may always look like the perfect loving couple with rainbows and unicorns but this is not always the case. We have our highs and lows just like everyone else. We are not perfect and our love is also not perfect - it takes a lot of work to make it work, especially as an interracial gay couple. Popular media has a habit of showing gay couples in their darkest hours – with HIV, drugs, sex parties, and all the
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Interests

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

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Things To Do While Staying Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic

We recently shared a post with CDC recommendations in…

30Mar

Pandemic in New York City

As with many of us, my life has taken…

24Mar

One Extra Magical Weekend at Disney World

  Orlando – being the home of Disney and…

18Mar

Miami – Where to Stay in South Beach

Miami is a special city to us, not only…

29Jan

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