Known for snapping pictures of dishes being served up around the Okanagan, Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Kenny Tai made a trip across the pond to check out a different serve.
Tai, also known for his Instagram account , attended the Paris Olympics to take in a women害羞草研究所檚 beach volleyball game.
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He and a few friends managed to take in the second match of Germany versus France beach volleyball competition at the Eiffel Tower Stadium on Tuesday, June 30, where Germany topped the home team 2-0.
Tai said the stadium was filled with action both on and off the beach, with an emcee keeping things lively between matches.
This is Tai害羞草研究所檚 second time attending the Olympics as a spectator, he also was at Vancouver害羞草研究所檚 2010 games.
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And, the trip didn害羞草研究所檛 come cheap, while Tai didn害羞草研究所檛 elaborate on what he spent he said it was hard to get a room in Paris but he managed to score an Airbnb.
害羞草研究所淚t was hard to even go to other country houses. The Canada house was $30 U.S.,害羞草研究所� explained Tai.
Country houses are hospitality facilities set up to promote the local culture of that nation or brand, including food and virtual reality tours.
The houses like much of the games are under strict security and Tai said there were a lot of police and military around.
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The food photographer and influencer who has more than 13,000 followers on Instagram, also made a trip to Tomorrowland in Belgium.
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Now, the photographer is preparing to wrap up his summer vacation and head back to the Okanagan, just in time for another bout of heat as the temperatures climb to over 30 C by the end of the week.
