On a cruise through Russia’s waterways, a vodka tasting is bound to make the rounds at some point. We sampled six vodkas—three flavoured, three regular in the ship’s lounge while » Read More
Articles by Ariane Colenbrander
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October 23, 2017
The annual tradition returns! Circle Craft Christmas Market is back with a variety of great vendors. And every year, Circle Craft attracts close to 40,000 visitors eager to discover the » Read More
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October 20, 2017
It’s nearly impossible to visit Russia without coming across the colourful Russian nesting dolls, otherwise known as Matryoshka. The quintessential souvenir is sold in shops from villages to big cities » Read More
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October 19, 2017
I’ve just returned from my first river cruise aboard Viking and have had an amazing time discovering Russia’s waterways! Before leaving home, I posted the itinerary and thought for this » Read More
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October 18, 2017
I’ve just returned from a stellar 13-day journey aboard a Viking River cruise, along with 189 fellow passengers plus crew. The Viking Truvor (formerly the Sergey Kirov) is a three-level » Read More
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October 16, 2017
Looking for a great, multi-purpose urbanite jacket that’s completely waterproof and stylish? We recently came across the Imber Jacket from Arc’teryx. With a fully-sheltered, two-way front zipper and two-way adjustable, » Read More
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October 10, 2017
No matter the destination, budget or time frame, travel is a love of discovery sought after by millions around the globe. And when you’ve become known as the World’s Most » Read More
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September 25, 2017
In all my travels, I’ve yet to take a cruise. Living in British Columbia, it’s easy to get our fix of day trips (and I’m lucky enough to have lived » Read More
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September 22, 2017
Railtown Cafe fans have another reason to celebrate: a fourth location just opened at 429 Granville in downtown Vancouver. Purveyors of artisanal made-to-order sandwiches, build-your-own salads, drinks and desserts, the » Read More
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September 21, 2017
Small, compact, safe, easy to spot: that’s the trend we’re looking at for porting our cool gadgets around the world. Eagle Creek, a company known for its smartly designed travel » Read More
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September 20, 2017
Read through Andrew Scott’s expanded second edition of The Promise of Paradise, and you’ll learn of how British Columbia (BC) attracted and still attracts visionaries — and schemers — from » Read More
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September 14, 2017
Slickity Jim’s may be best known for their brunch menu but the Main Street location (one of two in the city) has recently begun dinner service. The restaurant has come » Read More
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September 13, 2017
Think of The Sound of Music and your mind is immediately transported to Julie Andrews, Austria, the von Trapp family and all those well-loved tunes. Broadway Across Canada’s new production » Read More
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September 12, 2017
Boobyball was launched in 2002 by a group of dedicated young women in support of their friend Sarah O’Regan who, at just 23 years old, was diagnosed with aggressive, advanced » Read More
