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  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/EVENTS

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    Tourism Abbotsford Launches Sun & Soil Summer Concert Series

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 20, 2020

    Summer is in full swing! Tourism Abbotsford’s inaugural Sun & Soil Summer Concert Series, presented by Abbotsford Tech District, showcases a diverse mix of genres while supporting local artists and » Read More

  • BEAUTY/WELLNESS

    Rocky Mountain Soap

    Alberta’s Rocky Mountain Soap Products Contain Simple, Natural Ingredients

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 17, 2020

    With our rocky start to the new decade, there’s no better time to show some love and support for our Canadian companies! Canmore, Alberta-based Rocky Mountain Soap Company has spent » Read More

  • CYCLING/URBAN GEAR

    Pearl Izumi Men’s X-Road Fuel v5

    Road Test: Pearl Izumi Men’s X-Road Fuel v5

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 15, 2020

    Whether at home on the bike, at the gym or around town, Pearl Izumi’s men’s X-Road Fuel v5 shoe delivers pedalling performance and easy off-the-bike walkability. These all-rounders fit snug » Read More

  • CULINARY/PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

    Cascumpec Bay Oysters

    Savour PEI at Home with Cascumpec Bay Oysters

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 13, 2020

    With the Coronavirus pandemic currently keeping most of Canada (outside the “Atlantic bubble”) from visiting Prince Edward Island, we decided to bring a well-loved PEI delicacy to us! Cascumpec Bay » Read More

  • CYCLING/URBAN GEAR

    Pearl Izumi Summer Cycling Gear

    Get Out and Ride: Our Pearl Izumi Summer Cycling Gear Guide

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 8, 2020

    We’ve been enjoying months of rides around the city and now that many parts of Canada have lessened restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to start summer road cycling! » Read More

  • BOOKS/TRAVEL

    Both Feet on the Ground

    Both Feet on the Ground: Reflections from the Outside Engages Mind and Spirit

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 6, 2020

    “Get out and stay out—as often and for as long as you can”. These are timely words spoken by Marshall Ulrich, author of the new Both Feet on the Ground: » Read More

  • OUTDOORS/VANCOUVER

    MacSailing Vancouver

    Learning to Sail with MacSailing

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 3, 2020

    If there’s one outdoor sport I’ve been vying to learn, it’s sailing! Every time we cycle along Jericho Beach’s bike paths or kayak in the water near the Jericho Sailing » Read More

  • FRANCE/TRAVEL

    Chateau d'Amboise and gardens

    France Reopens Its Borders to Canadian Travellers

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 30, 2020

    Today, France (and the other member states of the European Union) adopted a proposal on the reopening of Europe’s external borders, beginning July 1. The 14 countries on their welcome » Read More

  • AVIATION/ITALY

    Top travel blogger

    Rome Airports Biosafety Trust Certified to Help Contain Spread of COVID-19

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 30, 2020

    We’ve got good travel-related news to share coming out of Italy. Rome’s two major airports, Fiumicino and Ciampino, are at the forefront regarding procedures to contain the spread of the » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Mejuri jewellery

    Affordable Luxury: Mejuri Bold Hoops + Grain Leather Travel Case

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 29, 2020

    Over the years, we’ve often spotted Mejuri pieces popping up in our Instagram feed. The Toronto-based company is known for its collection of fine jewellery without the retail markup of » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Naot sandals

    Getting into Summer Mode with Naot

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 26, 2020

    Summer can officially begin now — we’ve got our Naot sandals! The well-loved Israeli footwear and accessory brand has been around since 1942, when members of a small collective farming » Read More

  • AUDIO/TECH

    Belkin SOUNDFORM ELITE Hi-Fi Smart Speaker

    Tech Preview: Belkin SOUNDFORM ELITE Hi-Fi Smart Speaker+Wireless Charger

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 24, 2020

    Belkin recently introduced a beautiful, high quality smart speaker with wireless charging: the SOUNDFORM ELITE Hi-Fi Smart Speaker+Wireless Charger. Now available in the US and later this summer in Canada, » Read More

  • APPS/TRAVEL

    Vancouver Luxury Charter

    Get Onto the Water with GetMyBoat

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 22, 2020

    What better way to see the world than by boat? The folks at San Francisco-based GetMyBoat would agree. Launched at the start of 2013, they’ve got the largest boat rental » Read More

  • ANGUILLA/TRAVEL

    Top travel blogger

    How the Tiny Island of Anguilla is Surviving COVID-19

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 19, 2020

    COVID-19, it turns out, is even more devastating to the Caribbean island of Anguilla than a Category 5 hurricane. There’s no insurance to cover loss from a pandemic and most » Read More

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