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

  • ARIZONA/TRAVEL

    Sonoran cacti

    Desert Adventures: A Sonoran Desert Hike and Desert Splash Aerial Tour

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 28, 2015

    To most, Arizona conjures up thoughts of cacti, rattlesnakes and hot sauce. This was my fourth foray to the Grand Canyon state to experience another set of adventures. I was » Read More

  • ARIZONA/DINING

    The Upton Char Siu ribs, Scottsdale

    Phoenix and Scottsdale Culinary Highlights, Part One

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 27, 2015

    Holding the title of America’s Number Two Foodie City (according to Livability.com) isn’t an accolade to take lightly, especially with the sheer amount of dining spots around the country. Scottsdale » Read More

  • ARIZONA/LUXURY HOTELS

    Biltmore Arizona sprites

    Iconic Arizona Biltmore Offers a Lodging Experience Steeped in History and Architecture

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 24, 2015

    If you’re headed to Phoenix and want to feel pampered, the iconic Arizona Biltmore is a special place to hang your hat for a few days. Meandering through the expansive » Read More

  • ARIZONA/LODGING

    The Saguaro Scottsdale lounge

    The Saguaro Scottsdale: Boutique Lodging with a Colourful, Lively Vibe

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 23, 2015

    Candy-coloured walls of apple green, pink, and baby blue greet me upon my first entry into a room with a pink door at The Saguaro Scottsdale, in sharp contrast to » Read More

  • ARIZONA/TRAVEL

    The Farm at Agritopia - Arizona sign

    Arizona Locally Grown: Queen Creek Olive Mill and The Farm at Agritopia

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 23, 2015

    It may be hard to imagine an olive mill in the middle of the desert, yet it exists at Queen Creek Olive Mill. For over a decade, Perry Rea and » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Old Navy sleeveless top

    Summer 2015: Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy Offer Easy, Globally-Inspired Pieces for Hitting the Road

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 21, 2015

    Earlier today, media were invited to the Rosewood Hotel Georgia to check out some of Banana Republic, Gap, and Old Navy’s summer collections. Banana Republic Banana Republic’s Creative Director Marissa » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Oakley Escapade training top

    Getting Into Spring Training with Oakley Fitness Gear

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 17, 2015

    Along with the spring sunshine and abundance of colourful flowers comes longer days and less excuses to get out and MOVE. Oakley Canada recently sent me a Strength training tight » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Farewell My Lovely; Arts Club Theatre

    Chandler Classic Farewell, My Lovely: A Revamped Ode to 1940’s Film Noir

    By Cora Li

    April 13, 2015

    Vancouver’s Art’s Club Theatre has teamed up with Calgary’s Vertigo Theatre to present a Raymond Chandler classic, Farewell My Lovely. Considered a prototypical example of “hard boiled” fiction, Chandler “cannibalized” (a » Read More

  • EDUCATION/VANCOUVER

    Peter Van Stolk

    Food Talks Volume 12: Perfectionism in our Food Community

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 10, 2015

    The twelfth edition of Vancouver Foodster Food Talks will take place on April 27, featuring three chefs, one farmer, a cookbook author, and a food distributor/retailer; each will discuss their background » Read More

  • TRAVEL/WASHINGTON

    Bellevue Hyatt brunch at Eques

    24 Hours in Bellevue, Washington: Dine, Shop, Explore, Unwind

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 10, 2015

    As occasional visitors to Seattle, my husband and I head down the coast for a change of scenery, some great dining, craft beer discoveries, shopping and cultural offerings. Last weekend, » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    A.J. Holmes in The Book of Mormon

    The Book of Mormon Offends Yet Shines Through Brilliant Cast

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 9, 2015

    In Broadway Across Canada’s touring production of The Book of Mormon, handsome, super-confident Mormon missionary Elder Kevin Price and geeky, insecure nerd Elder Arnold Cunningham are just out of Mission » Read More

  • AUTOMOTIVE/TRAVEL

    2015 Ford Mustang grill

    A Marriage of Two Classic Icons: Ford Mustang and The Salish Lodge & Spa

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 9, 2015

    We were looking for just the right destination to take the zippy six-speed 2015 Ford Mustang to, and found its match in the Salish Lodge and Spa otherwise known as » Read More

  • LUXURY HOTELS/WASHINGTON

    Salish Lodge and Spa, Washington

    Salish Lodge & Spa’s Great Northern Escape Relives Cult Show Memories

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 8, 2015

    Twin Peaks, the cult TV series from the early 90’s, may be a distant memory for many David Lynch fans, but it’s fresh as a slice of cherry pie in » Read More

  • TECH/URBAN GEAR

    Lowepro Dashpoint 20

    Lowepro’s Dashpoint 20, 30 Offer Protective Storage for GoPro and Compact Cameras

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 7, 2015

    Looking for a pouch to safely stow a micro four-thirds, compact camera or GoPro? Lowepro Canada recently sent me Dashpoint 20 and 30 cases, part of the Dashpoint series that » Read More

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