Lisa Author Lisa is a BC-based travel writer and photographer. She launched her travel writing career while working in West Africa. In 2010, she came back to the Pacific Northwest where, together with her two daughters, she’s still enjoying the spectacular coastal scenery, the plentiful diverse foods, and the fresh mountain air.

Family • News

July 10, 2014

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Stanley Park

Taking the top spot for the annual TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Parks of the World list last month, Stanley Park sees...

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July 2, 2014

4 Cool Cooking Classes in Vancouver

Tired of burgers and hot dogs? Have your kale salads lost their appeal? Slurped up the last of that heat-reducing tub...

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June 17, 2014

Your Guide to Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival 2014

“A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.” William Shakespeare Ah, how...

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June 11, 2014

5 Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

This Sunday, June 15, is Father’s Day. Besides giving dad breakfast in bed, some lazy time on the couch, and a...

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June 6, 2014

Father’s Day Alert! 7 Places to Get Great Grill Supplies in Kitsilano

Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 15th this year. So use this weekend to fetch dad some supplies for his favourite...

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May 29, 2014

4 Family-Friendly Summer Events in Vancouver

The weather forecast should just say “cloudy with a mix of sun and rain” for our entire spring and summer...

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Food & Drink • News

May 27, 2014

4 Great Smoothie and Juice Bars in Kitsilano

Slimming down for the summer? In need of a cleansing detox? Or are you just looking for a sweet & healthy treat? If...

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May 15, 2014

Fun Activities to Try This May Long Weekend

Thank my mother-in-law for this beach-worthy weather we’re having. She’s visiting this week from...

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May 9, 2014

4 Vendors You’ll Want to Meet at the Kitsilano Farmers Market

The Kitsilano Farmers Market starts up this Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day), from 10am-2pm and runs every Sunday...

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April 30, 2014

3 Restaurant Ideas for Mother’s Day in Kitsilano

This year, Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 11. As many of us can attest to, it’s a tough job being a mama...

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