Lisa Author Lisa is a BC-based travel writer and photographer. She launched her travel writing career while working in West Africa. In 2010, she came back to the Pacific Northwest where, together with her two daughters, she’s still enjoying the spectacular coastal scenery, the plentiful diverse foods, and the fresh mountain air.

October 23, 2013

5 Lunch Spots to Try in Kitsilano

Najib’s Special at Nuba. Photo Credit – Svacher at Flickr.com Thanksgiving leftovers ran out days ago....

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October 17, 2013

Host a Halloween Movie Night – Great Halloween Movies and Creepy Snacks

With just one cinema left in the Kitsilano area, why not have a go at hosting a Halloween movie night in the comfort of...

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October 9, 2013

Family Halloween Events in Kitsilano

 A Silver-haired bat, a common bat species found in Stanley Park. Read more about bats in the park here. Yesterday, we...

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Events • Family • News

October 2, 2013

5 Free (or Almost-Free) Drop-In Programs for Parents with Tots in Kitsilano

If the playground is getting too soggy and upcoming holiday expenses are keeping your budget tight, try one of these...

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Events • Family • Food & Drink • News

September 25, 2013

5 Indoor, Family-friendly Activities for a Rainy Day in Kitsilano

Rain is upon us but don’t despair! Here are 5 family-friendly, indoor activities for a drizzly day in Kitsilano:...

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September 18, 2013

5 Fun Fall Activities in Kitsilano

Photo credit: David Iliff Autumn is here. Let’s pretend the next 6 months are not going to be rainy and gloomy....

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August 30, 2013

Back to School Guide for Kitsilano

Oh, those thought-provoking three little words: back to school. Do they agitate or alleviate your stress levels? Either...

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Fitness • News

August 22, 2013

10 Great Kitsilano Fitness Facilities

Overindulged at all those wonderful weekend BBQs for the last couple of practically-rainless months? Spent too much...

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News • Real Estate

August 14, 2013

Airbnb and Other Short Term Rentals in Kitsilano

With hundreds of thousands of listings in over 190 countries, Airbnb.com is fast becoming one of the top websites to...

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August 7, 2013

Kitsilano Accommodation Review: Staying in a Heritage Kitsilano Bed & Breakfast

Arts and Crafts style home – Photo Credit: The Corkscrew Inn As one of Vancouver’s oldest residential...

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