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

  • BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA

    Brazil tram photo

    Contest: Travel Through Brazil Like a King (or Queen) for 30 Days

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 13, 2019

    Embratur, Brazil’s tourism board, is looking to crown the next king (or queen) of Brazil through a contest, hoping to encourage visitors to enter the trip of a lifetime! You’ve » Read More

  • BURNABY/TECH

    Top travel blogger

    What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Blog

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 12, 2019

    What do I love most about being a full-time blogger at Vancouverscape? Two things come to mind: Every day is different and I’m always learning something new. While I’ve been » Read More

  • GIVEAWAYS/VANCOUVER

    CITY SHRED

    Giveaway: CITY SHRED – West Coast Edition Prize Pack

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 8, 2019

    On Saturday, November 16, CITY SHRED, Instagram’s largest fitness event, comes to the West coast, led by our city’s top gyms and trainers. This epic group-training experience will challenge you » Read More

  • LODGING/MEXICO

    El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel

    Mazatlán Winter Getaway: El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 8, 2019

    Ready to escape the cold, rain and snow? I was recently invited to attend the 25th Annual Fiesta Amigos de Mazatlán as well as to get a taste of Mazatlán, » Read More

  • AVIATION/MEXICO

    Aeromexico’s Clase Premier

    Experiencing Aeromexico’s Clase Premier Service From Vancouver to Mexico City

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 4, 2019

    I recently flew to Mazatlan via Mexico City on Aeroméxico, Mexico’s national airline. Though I was upgraded to Clase Premier from Vancouver to Mexico City (and back), my flights to » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

    Halloween at Vancouver Aquarium

    Halloween at Vancouver Aquarium: 1/2-Price Admission and Spook-tacular Fun

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 24, 2019

    With plenty of spooky creatures (sharks, spiders, snakes, bats and jellyfish) under one roof, the Vancouver Aquarium is a great way to enjoy some Halloween fun. Halloween Season at Vancouver » Read More

  • TECH/TRAVEL

    AltVault

    Introducing the Portable AltVault: A Shatter-Proof, Lockable, Pocket-Sized Safe

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 22, 2019

    Ever thought how great it would be to have a portable safe when on the road? Maybe you’d like to travel with an irreplaceable piece of jewellery, important documents or » Read More

  • BEAUTY/LIFESTYLE

    AlumierMD

    AlumierMD: Discovering the Science Behind Great Skin

    By Cora Li

    October 17, 2019

    I hadn’t known about skincare brand AlumierMD until I was recently invited to receive a beauty facial at Vancouver’s Pan Pacific Hotel. The event was one of the more unusual » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Naot Shoes

    Naot Shoes to Fall for This Season

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 15, 2019

    Naot began in 1942 in a tiny workshop on Kibbutz Naot Mordechai in Israel’s Hula Valley. The one-room workshop – and the folks that worked there – likely never knew » Read More

  • GADGETS/TECH

    iOS13

    Apple iOS 13: My Top Five Fave Features

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 9, 2019

    Apple recently released a beefy new update – iOS 13 – and I’ve been playing around with it on my iPhone Xr all week. This one’s packed with new features, » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA

    Olé! Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA Arrives in Vancouver

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 7, 2019

    With its world premiere in April 2016, LUZIA, Cirque du Soleil’s 28th production to date is ready to dazzle Vancouver audiences under the big top at Concord Pacific Place. LUZIA » Read More

  • CYCLING/URBAN GEAR

    Ortlieb Waterproof Bags

    Keep Your Bike Essentials Dry with Ortlieb Waterproof Bags

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 4, 2019

    Since 1982, German brand Ortlieb has been synonymous with waterproof bike panniers. Like many cycling accessory makers, the company was born out of a need to find a solution, in » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    The Birds and The Bees

    Arts Club Theatre’s The Birds & The Bees Buzzes With Delight

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 3, 2019

    The Arts Club brings another production from playwright Mark Crawford, following last season’s Bed & Breakfast. In this two-act (with intermission) play, four characters explore love, loss — and a » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Helly Hansen Verglas Hooded Down Insulator

    Fall Cozy Warmth with Helly Hansen and Patagonia for Men and Women

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 2, 2019

    With our cooler, shorter fall days leading into winter, it was time to research a couple of functional jackets to greet the cold. Through all the choices out there, we » Read More

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