"The 6 Destinations That Should Be On Every Woman's Bucket List" | The Girlfriend

By Kristin Braswell | The Girlfriend from AARP | Feb 21, 2025

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These are the places that left a lasting impression on me.

Vancouver, British Columbia

In its interior, Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood is a shining example of the city’s diverse residents and cuisine, with 10 restaurants listed on Vancouver’s MICHELIN guide. My favorites include Anh and Chi, owned by siblings Vincent and Amélie Nguyễn, who carry on the flavors and resoluteness of their refugee Vietnamese parents to create modern takes on traditional dishes like Gỏi Bắp Chuối Cua Lột, a soft-shell crab salad, and Bánh Xèo, a vegetarian turmeric crêpe with organic mushrooms and tofu. The brother-sister duo also just opened the trendy cocktail bar, Good Thief. Nearby, Suyo packs a full house with Peruvian dishes that include a wide selection of ceviches and perhaps one of the most flavorful steaks I’ve ever had. For retail therapy, Mount Pleasant’s Soap Dispensary leads in sustainability, with zero waste items and nearly 80% of their products are available to customers to refill themselves.