One mid-November weekend, our typical non-stop rain eased up for a weather forecast of sunshine. Sunshine on a weekend in November! Sunshine on a weekend in November, in Vancouver!!! *Insert exploding head emoji* Acting on a delirious high at the prospect of a sunny outdoor weekend in November in Vancouver, Jens and I decided to […]
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As winter approaches, a palpable excitement fills the air in Whistler. Locals along with travellers and workers from all over the world come to live, work and play in one of the most famous ski resort towns in the world. Whistler is by no means an inexpensive place to visit, but the 2-3 weeks right
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There seems to be a plethora of different Spicy Asian Eggplant dishes out there. I’m not sure of the exact origin of the spicy asian eggplant dish – for sure it’s a variety of Southern Chinese cooking. However, there are variations such as Cantonese-style or Sichuan-style in that variety of regional cooking as well. All
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As global vaccinations rise and the world prepares to re-open, you may be starting to think of travel again. Whether it’s an all-inclusive resort, or a backpacking adventure; a beach vacation is a great way to test out the travel waters again – especially those of us who have not had a break from cold
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One of the last trips I did right before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the world was a one-week island hopping adventure in the Maldives in early 2020. The Maldives are a nation comprised of 1192 islands that lie in 26 atolls (islands within a coral reef chain) in the Indian Ocean that lie approximately
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Oh poutine… fries, topped with cheese curds and topped again with gravy. No dish more Canadian than this delicious carb-laden monstrosity of an assault on everything we know about healthy eating. While I’m thrilled with how I’m doing on the Keto diet; every so often, I get the siren-song craving for poutine. Cue my Keto
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The Sunshine Coast trail is an impressive 180KM backcountry hiking trail that stretches from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound to Saltery Bay on the Sunshine Coast. The trail features 14 huts – making it the longest hut-to-hut hiking trail in North America. The trail and huts are all free to use, and do not require
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After some shorter, beginner-friendly overnight paddling adventures at Widgeon Creek and Twin Islands, Jens and I were ready to take on a longer kayak camping adventure. While there are no shortages of water-based adventures near Vancouver; there is a very small margin for error when dealing with the ocean, tides and currents; so after some
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A short boat ride away from Vancouver is a beautiful island full of gorgeous ocean vistas, peaceful forested trails, and wonderful people brimming with laid-back island vibes. Bikepacking on Salt Spring offers a plethora of experiences. From oceanside camping at Ruckle Park, to various wineries, breweries and farm-to-table dining experiences thanks to the local small-scale
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Crabbing is one of my favourite activities primarily because it does not require any skill, and you can do it while relaxing at a dock with a cold drink, or just
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