What comes to mind when you hear ‘Japan’ mentioned? Is it some old and tired image of samurais, ninjas, geishas and tea? Of course these are all a part, but there is more to the intricate weave of Japanese culture … Continue reading
Last weekend, my beau took me for a little weekend getaway in Victoria, B.C.. The capital city of British Columbia is one of my favourite places to visit –it has almost everything one could wish for: waterfront views and pathways, … Continue reading
VisitBritain has a fabulous competition –click here for info & to join!– in honour of London Fashion Week and I am just barely squeezing my post in in the nick of time! Thank you for letting me know, Sarah! (If any of you are … Continue reading
“The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.” ~Edward Gibbon Yesterday, A and I took a walk on the beach as a belated Valentine’s activity. I am crazy about experiential activities, and this was the … Continue reading
If you remember my previous posts and tweets about macaron jewelry, paintings, and cookbooks, you will know that I am crazy about these little French pastries. The funny thing is that I’ve never had a macaron, and I’m not in … Continue reading
After a lovely two days in Ottawa, we drove down to Quebec City to take in some old world charm together –with A playing the part of tour guide perfectly. After checking in at the Hôtel Château Bellevue, Little Man … Continue reading
Last Saturday, I went to Tulip Town –a bulb farm in Skagit Valley and one of the growers participating in the 2012 Tulip Festival. Here are a few pictures from that day… The flowers were a bunch of riotous colours … Continue reading
From sleepy fishing grounds, to a model of urban living by the sea, False Creek is a tiny inlet in the heart of Vancouver which separates downtown from the rest of the city. With Science World at one end, the … Continue reading
It has been both exciting and a privilege to have the opportunity to exchange a few words and ideas with Live@YVR host (pronounced ˈlīv’) Jaeger Mah. To help celebrate YVR’s 80th anniversary, Jaeger stayed for 80 days and nights at … Continue reading
