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

  • HEALTH/INSPIRATION

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    The COVID-19 Files: Life Returns to Normal in Wuhan, China

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 15, 2020

    After stepping onto the world stage for the worst reason possible in early 2020 and following 10 weeks in lockdown, Wuhan, China is beginning to return to life post-Coronavirus. The » Read More

  • TECH/TRAVEL

    First Alert’s 10-Year Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm

    Home Safety with First Alert’s 10-Year Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 14, 2020

    Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless and colourless gas that can be produced by any fuel-burning device, such as a furnace, boiler, stove or » Read More

  • BEAUTY/WELLNESS

    Lotus Aroma

    Lotus Aroma: Eco-Friendly Bath, Wellness and Home Products

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 10, 2020

    Canadian wellness brand Lotus Aroma launched in 1991 in the idyllic village of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, 40 km northwest of Montreal. This unspoiled land is known for agriculture and orchards, and is » Read More

  • HEALTH/NETHERLANDS

    Stacey Voges-Valin

    The COVID-19 Files: Meet Stacey, an ICU Frontline Nurse in The Netherlands

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 8, 2020

    In the US, the Coronavirus pandemic has infected over 138,000 people in New York state alone. It’s also taken a toll on those who are most needed to combat it: » Read More

  • MUSEUMS/WASHINGTON

    Top travel blogger

    Seattle’s Museum of Flight Opens its Doors For a Virtual Visit

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 6, 2020

    Since the spread of COVID-19, museums around the world have shut their doors to visitors, however Seattle’s Museum of Flight recently launched a dynamic new web portal, The Museum of » Read More

  • BEAUTY/WELLNESS

    L'Occitane hand soap

    Pamper Your Hands with L’Occitane’s New Shea Hands & Body Liquid Soap

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 3, 2020

    Just in time to help our hands feel soft and pampered during frequent hand-washing sessions, L’Occitane has introduced a new line of Shea Hands & Body Liquid soaps! The line-up » Read More

  • INSPIRATION/THEATER

    Cirque du Soleil

    Cirque du Soleil at Home: CirqueConnect Virtual Hub

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 2, 2020

    CirqueConnect, presented by Cirque du Soleil, is a new weekly virtual escape for Cirque fans to enjoy at home during the Coronavirus pandemic. Inspired by the desire to stay connected » Read More

  • HEALTH/INSPIRATION

    Time Alone mural by iHeart

    The COVID-19 Files: I Need Some Time Alone

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 1, 2020

    Last week, I headed out on my bike for a solo mission in search of a cool mural by Vancouver mural artist iHeart. Sadly, the under-the-Burrard Bridge-based mural was painted » Read More

  • HEALTH/LODGING

    Airbnb in Madrid

    Airbnb Hosts Can Volunteer to House COVID-19 Frontline Responders

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 31, 2020

    Launched late last week, Airbnb’s new global initiative to provide support to COVID-19 healthcare and emergency crews will place them closer to where they work, helping to save lives during » Read More

  • BRAZIL/TRAVEL

    Top travel blogger

    5 Ways to Virtually Experience Brazil

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 30, 2020

    If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Brazil (it’s still on our travel list!), we’ve put together five virtual experiences to get your travel inspo juices flowing. It may be awhile » Read More

  • HEALTH/TRAVEL

    Top travel blogger

    How the Coronavirus Could Impact the Travel Industry

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 27, 2020

    With all this fresh new time on my hands (due to non-travel), I can’t help but think of how the travel industry will be impacted once the COVID-19 pandemic is » Read More

  • BRANDING/BUSINESS

    10 year Vancouverscape banner

    It’s Vancouverscape’s 10th Anniversary!

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 26, 2020

    I’ve got so many fond memories of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. Not only did the world come to Vancouver, but during that time, I decided to » Read More

  • INSPIRATION/TRAVEL

    Travels with My Father

    10 Travel Movies and TV Shows to Help Curb Wanderlust

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 23, 2020

    As a travel blogger, I’ve had to cancel two trips this spring due to Coronavirus and hope that my fall/winter trips will still go through (fingers and toes crossed). Oh, » Read More

  • EDUCATION/SOCIAL MEDIA

    COVID-19

    Coming to Terms with COVID-19

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 20, 2020

    Like many of you, I’ve been struggling with ways to convey my feelings towards the global pandemic that is COVID-19 (at home, I’ve created a nickname for it too: Covo). » Read More

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