Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada. Despite the mild weather, tourists should be prepared for rain, which is practically part of the city’s lifestyle.

With immigrants accounting for more than 40 percent of the population, Vancouver has a special multicultural charm of its own. The local Chinatown, for example, is the largest in Canada and is a real attraction that should not be missed. Asian cuisine is also particularly strong in Vancouver. Sushi lovers will find the restaurant established by the inventor of California rolls, Hidekazu Tojo, in the city center of Vancouver. The Marine Building is another attraction in the downtown area. It was built in 1930 and was the city’s largest building for nine years. Although it lost its reputation relatively quickly, it is still one of the most popular structures in Vancouver and is well-known around the world.

Tourists should not miss making a trip to one of the beautiful beaches in the evening. Sunset Beach is particularly worth mentioning and its name shows its charm in advance. The beach is primarily known for its beautiful sunsets among the residents of Vancouver. The Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival also takes place every July and the various beaches are the ideal place to experience it.

Even if they do not visit the aquarium (水族馆), tourists still have the opportunity to admire Canada’s sea life during a whale-watching tour. Wild killer whales or dolphins often do their rounds near the southern coast of Vancouver Island. It is easy to reach the island by boat, but it has more to offer than just a day’s trip, as it is almost 500 kilometers long. Tourists who are interested in the First Nations find particular satisfaction here. Guided tours explain the indigenous(土著的) culture to visitors, particularly near the coast.

Two years ago, I watched the film Everest, in which adventurers get stuck on the mountain during a snowstorm. I immediately knew I had to start climbing. It’s not the reaction most people have to that film; maybe I just needed more adventure in my life. And six months later, I climbed my first mountain, Mount Whitney, in California – North America’s highest peak.

In the summer of 2017, I decided to climb the highest peak in every European country.

Growing up in Sweden, I was encouraged by my father to be outdoors all the time, but I wasn’t a serious adventurer. I wanted to see if someone ordinary like me could climb mountains.

I didn’t do any preparation for the first mountain, which was Mount Elbrus in Russia. It was exhausting, but I thought I would get fit climbing the rest, and I did.

Climbing mountains is an experience that is hard to put into words. You are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach the top, you feel incredible. But you also have to climb down, which is when most accidents happen. I don’t climb mountains that I am not ready for, but each one I climb takes me to the next step.

I wanted to end the project at home, on Sweden’s highest peak (2,097 m). It has two peaks: the north is rocky, and the south is icy. So alongside my camera assistant, I climbed both while wearing a superhero suit. It didn’t feel as special as I’d hoped when I reached the top, but when I posted on Instagram, people started congratulating me, I felt proud.

In total, I spent about €50,000, which is double what I had planned, but I eventually climbed 61 mountains in Europe.

You have to work on your weak sides while climbing. I don’t like not being in control, but you cannot control anything on a mountain. It’s made me a better person. When you’re on a mountain for hours alone with your thoughts, it’s like meditation. It makes you so much stronger, physically, and mentally.

My goal now is always to have a mountain in my calendar. One day I will climb Mount Qomolangma when I’m ready for it.