When you think of Holland, you think tulips, and when you’re in Amsterdam in the spring, a visit to Keukenhof in May seems like the most natural thing to do, regardless of whether your Dutch colleagues roll your eyes when you mention …
Love letter to spring in Vancouver
Those who claim that Canada doesn’t experience a proper spring have clearly never been to Vancouver. That’s the first thing that popped into my head when I was walking home on Thursday after a short run through my East Vancouver …
Tulips of the Valley: BC’s very own tulip festival
Note: This was originally published in 2014. While Tulips of the Valley no longer happens, you can attend the Chilliwack Tulip Festival, also in the Fraser Valley. Did you know that BC has its own tulip festival? A two hour …
Happy First Day of Spring!
Happy First Day of Spring! You know it’s going to be good day when you wake up to find blue skies, sunshine, and fresh snow on the North Shore mountains. It’s such a phenomenal first day of spring in Vancouver, …