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• Home From Home
  on Feb 7, 2016 in Canada Travel
  To round off year 1 of our stay in Canada, we spent our last weekend in style and luxury at a beautiful apartment in the heart of Downtown Vancouver.  When we realized we had a few days spare between giving up our house and flying to the UK, I s...
• 8 Things You Learn From Moving Abroad
  on Jan 24, 2016 in Lifestyle Travel canada lifestyleblogger movingabroad travel travelblog vancouver vancouverblogger
  I feel like it’s a slippery slope – you move abroad once, then you want to do it again, and again, and again. I moved to Paris for a year at the age of 20, and Matt to Australia at the age of 19, so we’d both experienced the incredi...
• Khaki Love
  on Jan 17, 2016 in Fashion Fashion & Beauty fashion fashionblog outfit style vancouver
  When it comes to seasonal style, i’m guilty for always wanting what I don’t have. In summer, I crave chunky knits and frosty morning air. In winter, I long for my summer wardrobe, bronzed skin and evenings at the beach....
• A Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Blog
  on Jan 11, 2016 in Blogging Lifestyle blog bloggertips blogging bloggingforbeginners lifestyleblog startablog vancouver vancouverblogger
  “So I want to start a blog – where do I even begin?”  is a question i’ve been asked many times over the past year.  Blogging is such a fun hobby and if managed well, can even turn into a full-time thing. Bu...
• 5 Ways To Make 2016 The Best Year Ever
  on Jan 3, 2016 in Health & Fitness Lifestyle Motivation 2016 goals newyear newyearsresolutions vancouver vancouverblogger
  There’s always something beautiful about the start of a New Year. A blank canvas brings a whole world of possibilities, and we’ve even got an extra day this year to make 2016 that bit more special.  It’s always nice to jump int...
• Reverse Bucket List
  on Jan 1, 2016 in Adventure Diary Lifestyle Travel
  I came across an idea yesterday that really struck a chord with me – a reverse bucket list.  Isn’t it funny how we always focus on the things that we want to do in the future, yet we take little time to acknowledge the amazing things...
• Reflecting on 2015
  on Dec 29, 2015 in Blogging Lifestyle Reflections
  So, it’s that time again.  The start of a New Year, and the time when we start thinking about our resolutions, aspirations and hopes for the coming year. But as nice as it is to keep moving forward, it’s good to think about what...
• Fun Things To Do in Whistler Besides Skiing
  on Dec 27, 2015 in Canada Travel Vancouver canada skiing travel whistler whistlerblackcomb winter
  Whistler has been named as one of the best ski resorts in the world for a number of years, and quite rightly so. The resort, located just 1h 45 from Vancouver, boasts incredible snow conditions, breathtaking views and over 8,000 acres of mountain to...
• Cosy Knits
  on Dec 22, 2015 in Fashion Fashion & Beauty aritzia cosy fashion knitwear ootd outfit vancouver vancouverblogger winter
  There’s nothing nicer than wrapping up in chunky knitwear on a winter’s day. For me, one of the highlights of cold weather is being able to update my wardrobe with cuddly wool knits. While i’m definitely a solar-powered beach bum in...
• The Santa Pancake
  on Dec 13, 2015 in Breakfast Recipes Recipes christmas christmasrecipe food foodblog foodie pancake pancakerecipe vancouver vancouverblogger
  In celebration of the holiday season, I decided to put a festive twist on one of my much-loved breakfast recipes to create this Santa Pancake!  I recently contributed this recipe to my lovely friend Samantha Sito’s blog for her Bristm...
• Amazing Beaches in Southeast Asia
  on Dec 9, 2015 in Cambodia Indonesia Philippines Southeast Asia Travel Vietnam Wanderlust Wednesday asia backpacker beaches blogger southeastasia travelblog
  Life’s a beach, especially in Southeast Asia. Its natural beauty never fails to amaze me, with stunning scenery, wildlife and of course, idyllic paradise beaches.  To kick off my series of Wanderlust Wednesday posts here are some of the mo...
• Oat and Nut Berry Crumble
  on Dec 5, 2015 in Dessert Healthy Sweet Snacks Recipes cleaneating crumble dessert food foodblog foodporn healthy healthydessert healthyfood healthyrecipe vancouverblog vancouverblogger vancouverfoodie
  When it comes to dessert, i’m a sucker for anything with chocolate. I’ll usually reach for a chocolate cake or chocolate brownie over anything else, which means that I often neglect some of the other amazing dessert choices out there...
• The Workout Of All Workouts
  on Dec 4, 2015 in Fitness Health & Fitness Vancouver boot camp fitness fitnessblogger urban fitness vancouver vancouverfitness
  “If we sweat together, we can get fit together” – words of encouragement from Urban Fitness Club co-founder Eric Marcina, mid-Tabata Boot Camp AKA Killer Camp. Urban Fitness, based around Vancouver & now Burnaby, is a...
• Winter Hiking At Joffre Lakes
  on Nov 30, 2015 in Canada Hiking Travel blogger british columbia hellobc hike hikebc joffrelakes pemberton travelblogger vancouver vancouverblogger
  On a rainy winter’s day in Vancouver, there are few things you can do in the open air. But jump on the Sea to Sky and head north for a couple of hours, and you’ll find a winter wonderland and outdoor playground just waiting to b...
• Yoga, Relaxation & Adventure with The Travel Yogi
  on Nov 27, 2015 in Fitness Health & Fitness Mexico Travel adventure puertomorelos travel vancouver vancouverblogger yoga yogaretreat. mexico
  Where will yoga take you? To your local class? To a rooftop studio overlooking the city? Or to a beach-side retreat of wellness and relaxation by the Caribbean Sea?  Fellow British bird Jaillan Yehia (aka. Savoir There) and I chose option three.
• The Perfect Fit
  on Sep 2, 2015 in Fashion Fashion & Beauty blackonblack blogger denim fashion fashionbloger fashionblogger indigopaper jeans outfit style stylediaries vancouver vancouverstyle
  If there’s one thing I dislike, it’s jeans shopping.  Girls (and maybe guys), if you dread the thought of finding a new pair of jeans that fits on the legs, hugs your hips, enhances your bum and makes your legs look ca...
• Tips To Stay In Shape When You Live With Your Partner
  on Aug 30, 2015 in Health & Fitness Lifestyle Love advice blog blogger fitness fitnessblogger health healthy lifestyleblogger love relationship tips vancouver vancouverblogger workout
  When people ask me what I found hard about moving in with Matt, the obvious answers don’t come to mind. It’s nothing to do with sharing the TV, sleep schedules or getting used to his company everyday. For me, the most...
• Experience Ultimate Relaxation at Float Yaletown
  on Aug 20, 2015 in Health & Fitness Lifestyle
  Last week I floated over to a place that I haven’t yet explored. A place of tranquility, isolation and sensory deprivation. A place that allows you to completely shut off from the world, unplug from society and connect with your...
• Beauty Favourites: Butter London Cosmetics
  on Aug 19, 2015 in Beauty Fashion & Beauty bblogger beauty beautyblogger beautyreview blogger cosmetics lifestyleblog nail polish nailpolish natural parabenfree skincare vancouver
  My beauty favourites this week come from a cute boutique in Yaletown.  Stocking a range of products, with everything from beauty & cosmetics, to clothing, to cute home accessories and a whole range of local and international designers, Fine...
• How To Style Crop Tops and Hotpants
  on Aug 16, 2015 in Fashion Fashion & Beauty croptop denim fashion hotpants lookbook outfit style styleinspiration styling summer summerstyle vancouver vancouverblogger wiw
  Crop tops and hotpants: a classic summer trend that looks effortlessly cool in both the city & on the beach.  These denim Levi hotpants have been a staple item in my wardrobe for over a year now. They’ve seen me through 8 different cou...