Can you feel the earth moving? This summer, VanDusen Botanical Garden is welcoming five acclaimed international and local earth artists: Nils-Udo, Urs-P. Twellmann, Chris Booth, Nicole Dextras and Michael Dennis. Assembled by John Grande – one of the world’s foremost Earth Art curators – the artists are at work now creating sculptural works within the…
Category: Travel
Lunch at Mandalay Lounge & Steakhouse – Steveston
I was taken out to lunch recently to Mandalay Lounge and Steakhouse in Steveston. I rarely venture out to the quaint riverside village in Richmond but I’m glad we did, tucked in behind some other restaurants and shops Mandalay Lounge has a great location right on the riverside boardwalk. Boats come and go from the…
In-Flight Fitness
I’m in the air heading to London today and a 9+ hour flight sitting in the same position can be a cramp and uncomfortable experience. So how does one stay alert and comfortable? Looking for some simple things to do to keep the circulation flowing and the joints moving, here’s what seems to be the…
Piccolo Cafe NYC
Tucked in a tiny location on West 40th Street in New York, Piccolo Cafe is a gem of an eatery. One of four locations in The City, the small cafe, with just seating along the windows for 6 people at most, does a big take-out and delivery business. The day I visited there was a…
Fit Inspiration – British Columbia Sports Hall Of Fame
Since 1966 the BC Sports Hall Of Fame & Museum has been the curator and caretaker of British Columbia’s sports history. Housed since 1993 in BC Place Stadium, after decades housed at the PNE, the Sports Hall recently re-opened after the 20month closure while BC Place renovated and installed the new roof. Located beside Gate…
Join The Club – Pacific Commuter Club
Inspired by the buses Google uses to transport employees at its US campuses, Cloverdale residents Darian Kovacs and Chris Geoghegan are introducing a new transportation option for Fraser Valley commuters. The Pacific Commuter Clubis a membership-based luxury coach service for Surrey and Langley residents who work in Vancouver set to begin on July 3, 2012….
Aura Restaurant at The Inn At Laurel Point
Off a corner of the lobby of The Inn At Laurel Point, Aura Waterfront Restaurant & Patio is a hidden gem on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Surrounded by windows, diners are treated to a beautiful view of the grounds of The Inn as well as the Harbour. The modern but comfortable room is a good spot…