Everyone deserves to take a break, especially when you live in Vancouver where it rains more than 50% of the year. And while we all daydream of faraway places on the other side of the world, sometimes it’s not always feasible to do so. So maybe you recently had to cancel your flights and plans
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Top 5 Things to do in Whistler Besides Skiing this Winter
Whether you’re looking for that next staycation idea or planning the ultimate relaxation retreat, consider Whistler, B.C for your next destination. Non-snow sportspeople, relax, there are plenty of things to do in Whistler besides skiing. Wintertime in Whistler is not just for the ski and snowboard fanatics but can also be quite enjoyable for those who
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French Food and Culture: Catherine de Medici’s Revolutionary Influence in the 16th Century
Jean Cocteau once said, “Italians are essentially happier French people and the French are grumpy Italians”. Of course, the French and Italians have their distinct differences, but thanks to historical figures like Catherine de Medici, French food and culture in the 16th century became revolutionized as new foods, dining etiquette, and attitudes were welcomed into France
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Julia Child’s Pear Clafoutis Recipe – An Easy Traditional Dessert Worth Making
Julia Child’s pear clafoutis is a traditional French dessert that requires very little to wow at your next dinner party. It’s an easy French recipe to follow and can be modified to your liking.
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An Escape to Clessy, France: Discovering Bountiful Beauty Beyond the City
When Adrien first brought me to his grandparents in Clessy a few years back, it was the first time I had gotten a glimpse of what the Burgundian countryside was really like. Meandering roads of the bocages share borders of different “lieux-dits“ – which are small geographical areas, usually rural towns, where everyone knows each
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