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

  • IRELAND/LODGING

    Harrison Chambers of Distinction

    Quirky Meets Victorian Elegance at The Harrison Chambers of Distinction

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 7, 2025

    Close to Queen’s University, and adjacent to both the Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens, is the Harrison Chambers of Distinction. This unique former merchant’s residence dates to 1879 and has » Read More

  • THEATER/USA

    Hamilton on Broadway

    Broadway’s Most Iconic Ensembles: The Impact of Group Performances on Stage

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 4, 2025

    Why Ensemble Performances Matter on Broadway Since its early origins in the 18th century, Broadway has evolved into a global phenomenon, drawing millions of theatregoers every year. While the stars » Read More

  • LATVIA/LUXURY HOTELS

    The Dome Hotel Riga

    The Dome Hotel Offers Modern Elegance and Timeless Charm in the Heart of Old Town Riga

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 2, 2025

    The Dome Hotel is a charming, cozy five-star boutique property situated in the heart of Riga’s Old Town, tucked away in a 400-year-old landmark building. Some of its original elements » Read More

  • SOCIAL MEDIA/VANCOUVER

    Vancouver Bhangra Festival

    Vancouverscape Turns 15 This Week!

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 24, 2025

    Wow, where has the time flown? Vancouverscape will celebrate its 15th year of providing the latest in travel, tech and lifestyle content for Vancouver (and beyond) this week! We are » Read More

  • CULINARY/VANCOUVER

    Japan Farmed Fish Export Association

    Sampling Farmed Buri and Tai: Japan’s Approach to Aquaculture

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 21, 2025

    Earlier this week, I was invited to a Japanese farmed fish event at Granville Island’s Sandbar Restaurant, to learn about their country’s aquaculture methods and why it plays a vital » Read More

  • HISTORY/IRELAND

    Free Derry

    Our History and Pop Culture Guide to Derry, Northern Ireland

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 19, 2025

    Derry is a city with a storied past, and depending on who you talk to, actual outcomes of events may slightly vary, as I learned during a couple of chats » Read More

  • IRELAND/MUSIC

    The Undertones live in Derry, Northern Ireland

    A Love Parade Arrives in Derry: The Undertones at Millennium Forum

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 12, 2025

    A legendary export in Derry’s music history are The Undertones, a five-piece band that launched in 1976 when five mates (brothers John and Damian O’Neill, Feargal Sharkey, Billy Doherty and » Read More

  • IRELAND/LUXURY HOTELS

    Bishop’s Gate Hotel

    Historic Bishop’s Gate Hotel: A Gem in Derry’s City Centre

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 10, 2025

    Poised right in the heart of Derry’s Cathedral Quarter and historic city walls, the Bishop’s Gate Hotel is a landmark property dating to 1899, lovingly restored to pay homage to » Read More

  • IRELAND/LUXURY HOTELS

    The Titanic Hotel Belfast

    Exploring Belfast’s Titanic Quarter: The Titanic Hotel Belfast & Titanic Experience

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 7, 2025

    You can’t get any closer to Titanic history than with a stay at the Titanic Hotel Belfast, housed in a portion of the former headquarters of Titanic builders Harland & » Read More

  • EXHIBITIONS/VANCOUVER

    The Art of Banksy Without Limits

    The Art of Banksy Without Limits Brings UK Street Artist’s World to Vancouver

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 6, 2025

    You never forget your first Banksy. For me, it was New Orleans, in late 2018. I noticed several fellow travellers with cameras in hand at a corner outside the downtown » Read More

  • THEATER/USA

    Harry Potter and The Cursed Child

    Literature Meets Broadway: Shows Based on Your Favorite Books

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 1, 2025

    Imagine the thrill of watching your favorite novel come to life on a Broadway stage. When characters you’ve met in print step into the spotlight, their stories are invigorated by » Read More

  • IRELAND/TRAVEL

    St. Anne's Cathedral, Belfast

    Our Belfast, Northern Ireland City Guide

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 28, 2025

    I’ve recently returned from a trip through Northern Ireland and was based in Belfast for six nights ahead of a journey along the Coastal Causeway, winding up in Derry-Londonderry. Excited » Read More

  • IRELAND/SPA

    The Spa at The Merchant Hotel Belfast

    The Spa at The Merchant Hotel Belfast Offers VOYA Jet Lag Revitalizing Massage

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 26, 2025

    What better way to wind down after a long day of travel than with a relaxing spa day? Inside the five-star Merchant Hotel in downtown Belfast is The Spa at » Read More

  • GADGETS/TECH

    Journey Tech

    Melbourne’s Journey Tech Offers Stylish, Handy Essentials for Home and Travel

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 10, 2025

    We’ve recently come across JOURNEY, a tech brand headquartered in Melbourne, Australia (with a Vancouver, BC office and warehouse) whose team is focused on technological innovation and minimalist design. JOURNEY » Read More

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