Vancouver – a city regularly voted “the World’s most livable”. With breezes that carry the scents of nature and aromas of all the urban delights you’d expect from a city, it’s easy to understand why visitors flock to this Canadian city.
This article is about Vancouver, Canada – the place that we call our home. (Ask us anything.) But rather than us waxing on about everything we like about the place, we have decided to get a third opinion. and we think she does rather well. Come visit.
This post draws parallels between the peculiar charm of cats and the music band Kraftwerk. Cats, much like appreciating Kraftwerk, require an acclimation period due to their unpredictable nature. The post highlights the affectionate, low-maintenance, entertaining qualities of cats, and their associated health benefits. It mentions Catfe in Vancouver, a café that aids in cat…
The ever humorous Douglas Adams always knew how to turn a phrase. He wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy that sold more than 15 million copies in his lifetime. Given the nature of that book, we're sure he would laugh with us at the irony of it all. As he quoted, “I…
Europe and the US are well-served when it comes to low-cost airlines. Especially in Europe, Ryanair and easyJet lead the way when it comes to short-haul flights, with prices sometimes in the double digits. Lucky them. Even in North America, you can save with budget airlines like Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Breeze. …
By any measurement, two miles a minute is fast, and you're probably expecting this to be some kind of experimental speed measurement. Or maybe it's the latest idea from Elon Musk, a rocket tunnel under the sands of Nevada. Or could it be some other as-yet unknown vehicle where you need to wear…
We're all about doing the right thing for the planet, and then for the rest of us. Taking trains is one way to help the environment, rather than driving. Using mass transit (and here we truly use the word mass in the best sense) is another smart approach. In many parts of…
Vancouver, Canada is where we live. It is a relatively new city, even though it is still about 137 years old. Founded in 1886, and like any city, it has a chequered past, as one group of people after another passes through the fledgling community over the decades. Some came to dismantle the forests…
Here is another example of your editor fooling around and ruining his SEO (search engine optimization) statistics, but I can't help myself. I run this site for pleasure, throwing in a little history, a smidgen of humour, and hopefully some enjoyment for you. I make a little money, but I do it for…
We live in Vancouver, Canada. It's a rather nice place, where water is plentiful. The primary area for visitors is downtown, which happens to sit on a bay. It's a lovely place, such that the city has spent much effort and money to make it a place to see. And, as…
Oh Canada. A place of some intrigue to many, there is always something new - and usually very old - when travelers peek under the hood. Sure, the names Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec and Calgary always roll off people's lips. But, like anywhere else, out of the mists (real and imagined) are…
We're based in Vancouver, Canada, right on the Pacific Ocean. We kind of take it for granted. Being on the water, as it is, maritime activates are big here. Surfing, swimming, boating and more. But, did you know that Vancouver bases much of its revenue on cruises? There is an…
We're lucky enough to live in Vancouver, Canada. It's not perfect, and it's starting to burst at the seams with those wanting to be a part of the scene. It is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and…
If you're of a certain age (like us,) you may long for places or things that remind you of when you were young. In our case, we have a sweet spot for the 1960s. Just last night (for Valentine's Day,) Mr. and Mrs. Matouring ventured to a place here in Vancouver to…
This is kind of an unusual post for us, as it focuses on the place where we live, as it happens. Every big city has its own unique characteristics. Whether it's the climate, or the views or the language or the food. Some of these characteristics might blend from city to city…