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Exploring Vancouver’s Cool, New Street Murals


I love street art and whenever I travel, I always try to seek out cool street art and street murals, like when I was in: San FranciscoCamdenEast London, BerlinMunichDresdenHamburg, Düsseldorf and Cologne. So how pleased was I when my city launched the Vancouver Mural Festival last year?

I tend to poop on Vancouver when it comes to art and culture, compared to other global cities. There is a reason why we used to be known as ‘no fun city.’ But it’s been changing in the past few years, especially when it comes to street murals.

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Insta-Vancouver: Back from 6 Weeks In Europe

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A Night At Citizen M Schiphol Airport Hotel

exterior of citizen M schiphol airport hotel
Ah, airport hotels. I got to say I’ve started to love them when I’m traveling. First Bloc Hotel and Yotel Air at London’s Gatwick airport, And now, Citizen M Hotel at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport.

They are super convenient for me, as I’m not so good with the waking up early to catch my flight home. Having to worry about traffic or public transport snafus and getting to my flight stressed out is not a good way to fly. Citizen M is, literally, a 5 minute walk to the airport.

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