WEEKENDER | Vancouver Zombiewalk 2016

Robson—(September 10, 2016) Droves of the made-up undead gathered once again over the weekend for the annual Vancouver Zombiewalk in front of the entrance to the Vancouver Art Gallery (while the front and usual gathering epicentre is currently under construction) to the fright and delight of many onlookers near Robson Square.

WANDER | Worldwide InstaMeet 12 x A Pleasant Meet

Mount Pleasant—(October 3, 2015) As part of Instagram's Worldwide InstaMeet 12, local photographers/Instagram'ers Chris Wong and Lucy Yun hosted a little meetup photo walk dubbed "A Pleasant Meet" in the titular neighbourhood. The day's theme was portraits and highlighting new people (via #TodayIMet). We gathered at Juice Truck's shop before touring around the area while snapping shots of each other. (Student Brandon Wu hanging out on the roof.)

WEEKENDER | Gibsons x Roberts Creek x Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast—(June 19-20, 2015) Last weekend, I teamed up with Bick's Pickles to go on (and document) a little road trip and ferry adventure. Inspired by Bick's Lost at Sea Burger recipe—a salmon fillet burger topped with shrimp and lobster atop a brioche bun—we headed to the aptly named coastal destination and specifically, the locals of Gibsons and Roberts Creek in our beautiful province of British Columbia.

WANDER | Vancouver Biennale x Trans Am Totem x False Creek

"Are you down on cars or are you down with cars?"

False Creek—You may have been wondering exactly what that massive totem pole on the grassy median at Quebec Street and Milross Avenue is. The Trans Am Totem is a public art project selected to be a part of the 2014-16 Vancouver Biennale exhibition. The monument, two years in the making, was assembled by North Vancouver artist/sculptor Marcus Bowcott and is best described as a five car vertical traffic jam atop one another and stacked on a 20-foot high old-growth cedar tree stump.

From the Weekend: Vancouver Zombiewalk 2014

2014 Vancouver Zombiewalk at the Vancouver Art Gallery on September 6, 2014.



ZOMG! The living and walking dead alike amassed in front of the VAG this Saturday afternoon in search of brains for the annual zombie walk. I couldn't help but notice more lurkers than actual "zombies" and similarly themed cosplayers. It was oddly more populated with international students taking zombie selfies and dads with pro cameras.

Eurotrip 2013: Another Brick in the Wall x Berlin Revisited

Eurotrip 2013: Touring and sightseeing around Berlin, Germany from April 12 to 15, 2013.

"Berlin combines the culture of New York, the traffic system of Tokyo, the nature of Seattle, and the historical treasures of, well, Berlin." – Hiroshi Motomura

From the Weekend: Cannon Beach x Oregon Coast

Walking around Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast on August 18, 2013.



On our last day in Oregon, we left Portland bright and early and headed towards the coast to visit the sleepy town of Cannon Beach. The long Pacific coastal sandy beaches were so calm and serene. The sand was so smooth and the water so cool and refreshing. Everything felt so pure and untouched. There was just sand and water as far as I could see in either direction.

Portland: Wandering x Powell's City of Books

Portland Trip: Walking around Powell's City of Books and photo walk downtown on August 16 and 17, 2013.



I could spend all day at Powell's. I love the cavernous city block long new and used bookstore with all its special sections, nooks, and crannies. There's so many treasures and delights hiding on every shelf.

Photo Walk: The East Village Vancouver

The East Village Vancouver media tour in the neighbourhoods of Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland from the Hastings North BIA on August 1, 2013.



For the uninformed, the newly rebranded East Village encompasses the communities of Hastings-Sunrise, Grandview-Woodlands, and the surrounding industrial parks. Formerly referred to either generically "Hastings North" or using Sunrise as a catch-all despite not including the Woodlands and nearby areas. Sandwiched between Railtown and Burnaby, the neighbourhood is proud of its independent, self-sustaining nature full of local small business, and long heritage of culturally diverse.

Photo Walk: Main Street Station Farmers Market

Vancouver Farmers Markets at Main Street Station in Strathcona on July 10, 2013. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.



Every neighbourhood seems to have its own edition of Vancouver Farmers Markets (Trout Lake, Kitsilano, the West End, and Kerrisdale). What's special about the Main Street Station location is its the only one during the week and at night.

Steveston Salmon Festival 2013 x Canada Day x Richmond

2013 Steveston Salmon Festival at Steveston Village in Richmond on Canada Day, July 1, 2013. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.



Celebrating Canada's 146th birthday in the fishing village town of Steveston with swaths of patrons heading to the Steveston Community Centre for some wood fire cooked sockeye salmon.

From the Weekend: Centre of the Universe x Toronto

A weekend in the City of Toronto, Ontario from April 18 to 21, 2013.



Me posing with hockey's holy grail the Stanley Cup at the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Eurotrip 2013: 1 Day in Munich x BMW Welt x Bavaria

Eurotrip 2013: Walking around Munich and touring BMW Headquarters in Bavaria, Germany on April 16, 2013.



This is the end. Our last stop... Hello, Munich. Goodbye, Europe. See you soon, Canada.

Eurotrip 2013: Achtung Baby x From Berlin with Love

Eurotrip 2013: Walking the streets of Berlin, Germany from April 12 to 15, 2013.

"The greatest cultural extravaganza that one could imagine." – David Bowie

Eurotrip 2013: Willkommen in Berlin x The Wall

Eurotrip 2013: Sightseeing and exploring the City of Berlin, Germany from April 12 to 15, 2013.

"Ich bin ein Berliner." – President John F. Kennedy

Eurotrip 2013: Pont Alexandre III x Paris, Je t'Aime

Eurotrip 2013: Sightseeing and walking along the Pont Alexandre III in Paris, France on April 10, 2013.



Crossing Pont Alexandre III bridge built in the 19th century.

Eurotrip 2013: View from the Top x Eiffel Tower x Paris

Eurotrip 2013: Sightseeing and going to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on April 8, 2013.



I wasn't really expecting to find the Eiffel Tower as stunning and remarkable as it really was, especially all lit up at night. We b-lined it to the tower and went up to the very top floor for a gorgeous night view of the city.

Eurotrip 2013: 2 Days in Nice, France x Bong Lai

Eurotrip 2013: Photo walk and dinner at Bong Lai Vietnamese restaurant in Nice, France from April 6 to 7, 2013.



The South of France lived up to its beautiful, relaxing, and charming European getaway reputation. A God of Apollo statue and fountain centred in the town square greets visitors from all around the world.

Eurotrip 2013: 2 Days in Barcelona x La Boqueria x Park Güell

Eurotrip 2013: Sightseeing at the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria and Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain on April 4, 2013.



Day two in Barcelona: More walking and sightseeing.

Eurotrip 2013: 2 Days in Barcelona x Sagrada Família

Eurotrip 2013: Sightseeing and touring the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain on April 3, 2013.



First stop, modern Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí's Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família heritage site.