Author: Sidestreet

Sidestreet strives to connect travellers with local perspectives and recommendations, while balancing a curious and considered approach to travel. The Sidestreet ethos is to wander with a curious and open mind, while trying things that are a bit more off the beaten path.

by Sidestreet July 13, 2019 0

Local Business Profile North America

Hunter and Hare: Consignment with Heart

Introduction Hunter & Hare (HH) is one of my favourite shops in Vancouver, Canada. Since its inception five years ago,Continue Reading

by Sidestreet June 30, 2019 0

North America

Adventures in East LA

Los Angeles (LA) is an epicentre of cool. So much has come out of LA that is reflected in culture,Continue Reading

by Sidestreet April 18, 2019 2

Asia

Taiwan: A Gateway to Asia

My trip to Taiwan was a spur of the moment opportunity and very fast paced. I am lucky enough toContinue Reading

by Sidestreet April 14, 2019 1

Asia

Jiufen – A Mesmerizing Mountain Labriythn

A town set high up in the mountains, in the northeast of Taiwan, Jiufen has a folkloric reputation. The windingContinue Reading

by Sidestreet March 31, 2019 1

Asia

Taipei – A Cultural & Culinary Adventure

The city is bustling, dense, and cultured. A beautiful blend of old and new as the city modernizes its cosmopolitanContinue Reading

by Sidestreet March 23, 2019 2

Asia

Taichung – Street Food Heaven

City Overview The second largest city in Taiwan, Taichung is spacious despite being a growing metropolitan center, with ample greenContinue Reading

by Sidestreet February 2, 2019 0

Latin America

Mexico City – Beautiful Chaos

Mexico City is bursting at the seams. There is an energy in the city, a groundswell of change happening, re-shapingContinue Reading

by Sidestreet February 2, 2019 1

Latin America

Mexico City – Museums

You could spend your entire time in Mexico City just focused on museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. There is anContinue Reading

by Sidestreet February 2, 2019 1

Latin America

Neighbourhood: Centro Histórico, Mexico City

The centre is lively and dense, bustling with street vendors selling all manner of things. It has a mix ofContinue Reading

by Sidestreet February 2, 2019 1

Latin America

Neighbourhood: Coyocán, Mexico City

Coyoacán takes you back to another time when the skyline was low, the houses big, and the streets intimate andContinue Reading