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TRAVEL: Weekend Packing Tips
It’s the weekend, you’ve got your friends waiting in the car and you’ve procrastinated on throwing together the perfect duffle bag full of essentials. Don’t stress, remain calm, and whatever you do, don’t get out the carry on luggage. You’ve got this. Travel has been of the essence this last year, when having more flexibility […]
Finding a Backpacking Backpack
Never have I ever gone backpacking, and so when I stumbled into a store I wasn’t able to decipher what I needed or how to get fitted. It was just an impressive abyss of backpacks on backpacks, some used for mountain climbing, some for the casual gym…others looked like someone’s temporary housing. I sauntered into […]
#SinghaExperience – Take That Concert in Bangkok
When someone tells you about a British Boy Band concert happening in Bangkok, Thailand, while you happen to be there…you go. Take That’s 20 year reunion concert made a stop in Bangkok, with lots of eagerly awaiting Thai fans. I joined #SinghaExperience for a night on the town with hits, lights, and lots of selfie […]
#ROGUESTORIES: Antonia Mak, the Flabjacks
Antonia Mak is an anomaly that is, thankfully, becoming more and more possible in this day and age: a full-time artist. She is the Shanghai-based creator of the Flabjacks, a universe of friendly, tubby, and at-times familiar creatures inspired by her fondness for “elephant seals, fat, moles and root vegetables.” With an upbringing and education […]
#ROGUESTORIES: Amanda Riva, THP Agency
Amanda Riva is a powerhouse, packaged in an infectiously energetic and young personality. I was invited into THP Agency’s offices, which is home to am enticing test kitchen, numerous mini photo studios, and a vibrant workforce. Oh, and they even have a prop room. Recognized as a Top 30 Under 30 in not only Forbes Magazine, […]
Life’s Short, Have a Burger
Photo by Ajani Charles – www.ajani.ca Eat What you Want and Balance Rather than crash dieting, I like to make little decisions that keep me on track. Whether it’s having a 10 minute exercise routine in the morning (thank you, kettle bell), or eating clean during the week…it’s important to do something consistently while having […]
#HIBERNOT this winter
Several weeks ago a group of writers / bloggers were flown out to beautiful snow-heavy Ottawa. We were then shuttled over to Montebello, Quebec, to experience Land Rover’s #HIBERNOT itinerary – a fun-filled, snow-embracing, parka-armed few days that included off roading.
#ROGUESTORIES – Amy Burstyn-Fritz, The Knot Group
Image by Jenna Marie Wakani Amy Burstyn-Fritz has always been a maven – her ceaseless energy lends itself well to her field of public relations. She’s a Partner at The Knot Group (TKG), home to clients like Canadian Opera Company, AVEDA, and Maison Birks, amongst an impressive group of clients. Freshly into their North American expansion (New York […]
#ROGUESTORIES – Dr Liza, Lifestyle Chiropractor
I met Dr. Liza Egbogah at a Toronto International Film Festival event, where she was providing 10 minutes of massage euphoria that not many get to experience on a regular day. Branded as a chiropractic massage, the techniques at the[fix] Toronto (Dr. Egbogah’s practice) range from massages to adjustments and physiotherapy. Dr. Liza’s merciless drive […]
That Time I Tried to Quit Coffee
I tried to quit coffee, I really did. It was a valiant effort, but my tastebuds sheepishly wandered their way back to the delicious, dark roasted taste. Coffee isn’t bad for you at all, a dark cup can make your workouts outlandishly better, your mind astoundingly more clear, and your morning just that much more […]
How to Move to Another Country
It’s been 2 years of staying in one place. Do I miss moving around? Only a little… I came to a point in my life where I craved a healthy routine of sleeping in a comfortable bed, eating home-cooked nutritious meals, working out everyday, and of course getting my finances back in order. Not that […]