Welcome to AsianMapleLeaf

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!

Instagram

  • This is a throwback to when Teraj and I attended
    3 days 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
    6 days 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
  • Happy bachelorette connaynay!! Thank you for inviting and allowing me
    1 week ago by asianmapleleaf Happy bachelorette  @connaynay !! Thank you for inviting and allowing me to share these special moments with you! You and  @picpokit  are so perfect together - I love seeing how you interact with mutual respect and consideration. You both knew from the moment you met and 7 years later you still show the love that others can only dream of! Love you lots!  #bacheloretteparty   #mexico   #tulum   #bachelorette   #beach   #tulumbeach   #travelstories   #gaysian . Oh and your friends are decent as well! . Also thank you  @tabootulum  for taking such good care of us. We had a great time -  #adioschenorita  -
  • Last weekend we enjoyed an early Valentines staycation and we
    2 weeks ago by asianmapleleaf Last weekend we enjoyed an early Valentine’s staycation and we loved it! It was exactly what we needed because we were able to relax and feel like we were vacationing even though we only had to take the A train a few subways stops home haha. Teraj and I enjoyed one of  @conradnydowntown  Valentine’s Day packages which includes Prosecco, chocolate covered strawberries, and scattered rose petals! They also offer packages with a private boat tour, private photoshoot and a fabulous dinner at Atrio wine bar and restaurant. It was so easy being romantic 🙂 What do you guys have planned
  • The best part of traveling is being able to share
    3 weeks ago by asianmapleleaf The best part of traveling is being able to share the memories with  @teraj08 . A few weeks ago, we were thoroughly enjoying the hidden pool and garden at the Riviera Hotel South Beach. I love that this hotel is a hidden gem nestled away from all the craziness of south beach... yet walking distance when you want to be part of it. We had a blast as you can see hehe  @rivierasouthbeach   #southbeachgrouphotels   #sbghotels   @visitmiamilgbtq   @miamiandbeaches   #FoundInMiami   #miami   #miamibeach   #poolparty 
  • Miami has now basically become my 3rd hometown after NYC
    3 weeks ago by asianmapleleaf Miami has now basically become my 3rd hometown after NYC and Toronto (because  @teraj08  is from there). Each time I go, I discover new places and things to do. This time we went to Jungle Island (theme park), Shhh bar (a really cool speakeasy), and one of my new favourite place to stay is  @thebetsyhotel . It is elegant and is located right in the heart of South Beach... you literally just have to cross the street and you are can lay down to soak in the sun. Teraj and I had such a great visit - can’t wait to come
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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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