Take a Walk Down Gingerbread Lane and Support a Great Cause
The sugar and spice scent of gingerbread is in the air today near the lobby of the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver. It is the opening day for Gingerbread Lane, a […]
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
Santa Invasion: SANTACON 2013
Cities across the world (305 of them in 41 countries) will be overrun by gangs of Santas in December as part of the annual gathering known as SantaCon. Combining aspects […]
Diwali: The Festival of Lights
One of the most important holidays on the Hindu calendar, Diwali is known as the festival of lights. The name “Diwali” or “Divali” comes from the word ‘deepavali’ which translates […]
Many Faces of Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is a photographer’s dream. I just can’t get enough.Here are some more of my images from Oaxaca, featured on the Vancouver Sun and The Province
All Things Pumpkin
It’s biggest claim to fame is it’s annual gig as ‘Jack’o Lantern’ but this popular autumn fruit (yes, fruit) is not just a pretty..err…scary toothy face. The pumpkin has a […]
Four Day of the Dead-esque Songs to Help you Learn Spanish
If you are learning Spanish, (or any language for that matter), songs are your best friend. The melody helps the lyrics stick in your head and it’s a great way […]
Dia de los Muertos VS Hanal Pixán
Day of the Dead in Mexico is fast approaching and I am excited to have tickets to Xcaret’s Festival of Life and Death in my sweaty little hands. Thanks to […]
These are a few of my Favourite Things (about Canadian Autumns.)
Ahhhh autumn. There is a nostalgic and exciting feeling of change about fall that stirs up the senses, isn’t there? Especially in colder climates where there is a very obvious […]
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