We’ve been fans of CLIF Bars for ages, counting Peanut Butter and Chocolate Brownie amongst our faves. They’re travel-friendly (we pack several in reusable Ziplock bags into our suitcases) and » Read More
HEALTH
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August 29, 2022
Australian health and wellness brand Flexitol have amassed a great collection of skin, hair and first-aid products for the entire family. We recently discovered their products through a fun blogger » Read More
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February 17, 2021
With seven smart modes and an elegant, minimalist magnetic base to call home, Oral-B’s iO Series 9 smart toothbrush is both a statement piece in your living space and an » Read More
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February 5, 2021
According to experts, holding back on rapid mass testing is now a public health emergency extending the war against COVID-19. Travel and hospitality sectors can potentially create safer back-to-work environments » Read More
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September 18, 2020
The James Dyson Award (JDA) is an international design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of engineering students to solve a real-world problem. Winning solutions are selected » Read More
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May 13, 2020
I’ll admit, there are two reasons for writing this post. First, to highlight British Columbia’s plan for a return to normal life. Second, to document that this is actually happening, » Read More
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May 8, 2020
Vancouver Opera is mobilizing to answer the public need for non-surgical grade masks via its in-house costume shop. Since the season has been cancelled, designers are transitioning from creating stage » Read More
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April 29, 2020
As Canada’s health officials continue to advise proper use and disposal of face masks, we are finding more and more citizens around Vancouver wearing them than ever before. It was » Read More
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April 22, 2020
While the City of Vancouver’s reminders to physically distance are now a common sight throughout our parks, bike routes and seawalls, we’ve noticed a growing number of handmade signage to » Read More
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April 15, 2020
After stepping onto the world stage for the worst reason possible in early 2020 and following 10 weeks in lockdown, Wuhan, China is beginning to return to life post-Coronavirus. The » Read More
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April 8, 2020
In the US, the Coronavirus pandemic has infected over 138,000 people in New York state alone. It’s also taken a toll on those who are most needed to combat it: » Read More
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April 1, 2020
Last week, I headed out on my bike for a solo mission in search of a cool mural by Vancouver mural artist iHeart. Sadly, the under-the-Burrard Bridge-based mural was painted » Read More
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March 31, 2020
Launched late last week, Airbnb’s new global initiative to provide support to COVID-19 healthcare and emergency crews will place them closer to where they work, helping to save lives during » Read More
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March 27, 2020
With all this fresh new time on my hands (due to non-travel), I can’t help but think of how the travel industry will be impacted once the COVID-19 pandemic is » Read More