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Vancouverscape, a Vancouver based blog covering travel, tech, and lifestyle

  • LODGING/TRAVEL

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    My Top 5 Travel Spots in 2015

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 22, 2015

    2015 has just flown by! Cliched as it sounds, it seems like only last week that I was busy picking my favourite 2014 travel spots! I now present you with » Read More

  • OREGON/TRAVEL

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    Portland is Happening Now: Zine Series to Hit Vancouver!

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 21, 2015

    It isn’t too difficult to showcase a city as vibrant and eclectic as Portland, Oregon but Travel Portland’s recent Zine campaign is pretty cool! Last week, I was invited to » Read More

  • GIVEAWAYS/VANCOUVER

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    Contest! Win Tickets to see Janeane Garofalo at JFL NorthWest

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 18, 2015

    JFL NorthWest, in partnership with Just For Laughs, has announced JFL NorthWest in Vancouver from February 18 to 27, 2016. This inaugural comedy festival will feature 10 days of laughs » Read More

  • GADGETS/TECH

    Logitech Keys to Go

    Logitech’s Ultra-Portable Keys to Go

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 17, 2015

    Logitech’s ultra-slim Keys to Go Bluetooth keyboard caught my eye recently at the London Drugs Tech Conference in Whistler. I’m already a happy owner of Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard Cover, so » Read More

  • COMEDY/VANCOUVER

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    VTSL Presents 2015: A Year in Review

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 16, 2015

    Looking for something fun to do between Christmas and New Year’s? Head to The Improv Centre on Granville Island to catch Year in Review with Vancouver TheatreSports™, December 26 to » Read More

  • BEAUTY/LIFESTYLE

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    Celebrating the Fantastic 40s With a New Direction

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 15, 2015

    Hitting your 40s means you’ve reached middle age, at least chronologically speaking. But when it comes to state of mind, your fourth decade translates to a new beginning, a chance » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

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    Amex #ThisMoment Dining at enRoute Magazine Top 10 Restaurant AnnaLena

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 11, 2015

    Last week, my husband and I were invited to experience one of Canada’s Best New Restaurants as determined by Air Canada enRoute Magazine winner AnnaLena for a special tasting with » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

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    The KOOZA VIP Rouge Experience Adds a Luxurious Level of Cirque Enjoyment

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 11, 2015

    As the Cirque du Soleil KOOZA band performs high above The Grand Chapiteau stage, the show begins with two clowns, one a small, comical innocent, the other an enigmatic, teasing » Read More

  • HOLIDAYS/VANCOUVER

    Yaletown Kissmas

    Under the Mistletoe! A Kissmas Pop-Up Hosted by Yaletown BIA

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 10, 2015

    ‘Tis the season to catch the Kissmas spirit. Check out this year’s one-night (December 19) Christmas pop-up in the heart of Yaletown, hosted by Yaletown Business Improvement Association. Make your way down » Read More

  • HOLIDAYS/SHOPPING

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    7 Fun Last-Minute Gift Ideas Under $25

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 10, 2015

    Looking for some last-minute stocking stuffer inspiration? We looked online recently and found lots of cool gift ideas with budget in mind. Some of our favourite finds this year come » Read More

  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS

    Long Beach Lodge Resort, Tofino

    Surf’s Up at Tofino’s Long Beach Lodge Resort!

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 9, 2015

    Tofino’s Long Beach Lodge Resort is situated on a fine stretch of beach (Cox Bay) just down the road from the Wickaninnish Inn. I settled into a deluxe king bedroom » Read More

  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/DINING

    Wolf in the Fog, Tofino

    Tofino: A Haven For Food & Craft Beer Lovers

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 9, 2015

    Considering its size, tiny Tofino has become a bonafide foodie town. I chatted with a few locals during my recent visit and yep, the foodie culture has only grown over » Read More

  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS

    Wickaninnish Inn

    Wickaninnish Inn: Pounding Surf, Gorgeous Views, West Coast Elegance

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 8, 2015

    Heading to Tofino for a week’s worth of relaxing shoulder-season exploration brought me to the Wickaninnish Inn. This wasn’t my first time visiting the Relais & Chateaux property, but it » Read More

  • TECH/VIDEO

    GoPro HERO4 Black

    GoPro HERO4 Black: Better Video Quality, Night Photo and Night Lapse Modes

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 7, 2015

    With the GoPro HERO4 Black (US $499.99/CDN $649.99) comes an extra-powerful processor, better image quality and sharper detailed footage. While those three features alone are worth considering an upgrade (or » Read More

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