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[ 10 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 932 views]
Flowers From Olla

An extended stay in a new city really gives you the chance to get to know it intimately. This Valentine’s Day show love for your love, and love for Vancouver, with unique treats that are locally made, ethically sourced and totally inspired. Here are a few traditional Valentine’s Day ideas have a little extra love — love for Vancouver — …

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[ 3 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 2,126 views]
Water drops on car

Now that Vancouver is your new home away from home it is time to get acquainted with the city and the surrounding area. City tours can be a great way to do this, but if the thought of hopping on a big red bus makes you cringe you may want to consider taking a private tour in high style.
A limousine …

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[ 27 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 747 views]
Flying High

Twitter is a great way to get connected in a new city, but there are so many Twitter accounts that  finding the right accounts to follow can be overwhelming. We have put together a Twitter list of Vancouver’s most active and informative tweeters to help you easily tap into of our great city. These are just a few accounts to …

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[ 20 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 4,909 views]
Extreme Road Conditions

The ocean and mountains that make Vancouver such a desirable destination can unexpectedly contribute to weather systems that cause extreme conditions. Here is a list of resources that will help you be prepared for travelling in all the weather beautiful British Columbia brings. You can use these links to check your departure status and to choose the mode of transportation …

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[ 29 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 644 views]
Fireworks

With New Year’s Eve just around the corner people have already started to ask the question, “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” According to numerous polls a few of the most popular things people resolve to do are to get fit, learn a new skill, and spend more time with family.
If these resolutions are on your list, why not combine them …

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