A busy work life or a hectic school/university schedule can be exhausting at times and it’s important to take time for ourselves. Time to spend with our friends and family or by ourselves. Whatever helps with no feeling burnt out. One thing that helps with burnout is a getaway. Although demanding schedules are a part of everyone’s lives, relaxation time should be a part of everyone’s lives as well. One of the best getaway ideas is to visit a luxury resort. There are many resorts that are beautiful, peaceful and relaxing and one of these resorts is the Tofino Wilderness Resort.

It used to be called Quait Bay floating lodge and Clayoquot Wilderness Resort before getting its name, the Tofino Wilderness Resort. It’s located in a beautiful environment that has a. unique ability to connect you with nature and the landscape. There’s mountains, rivers, lakes, animals and trees all around the resort. Imagine waking up and going for a long walk by the water, soaking everything around you. It’s an experience that will reenergize you to tackle the demanding work/school schedule.

The rooms, spa, hot tub and food at this resort is remarkable. It’s a destination that you don’t want to leave once you’re there. The food is made with ingredients supplied by the local suppliers. The fresh, flavorful dishes and drinks will satisfy your expectations and make you want more. The best part of the resort is the environment around it. It’s so different compared to the resorts in the city. It’s secluded from everything but at the same time, deeply connected to nature. If you’re looking to spend some quality time with your loved ones, planning a trip to this resort will be a great way to accomplish that. Nature enthusiasts will be in awe of the landscape that this luxury resort offers.

Fine dining restaurants have a way of attracting people with their enticing menu of drinks and food. It’s not a regular restaurant where people expect dishes and drinks to have a certain taste. They take regular dishes and drinks and add their own culinary stamp on it. Making the restaurant a unique spot for flavorful experience that is memorable. A restaurant called The Victor is a fine dining restaurant that embodies an innovative approach to making delicious food and creative cocktails. It’s located at 39 Smith Street, on the sixth floor of the Parq Casino. They’re open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM every day except for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. They’re open till 10:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and on Sundays, they operate from 10:00AM to 10:00PM.

They are specialists when it comes to serving a classic North American steak and seafood experience. The inspiration for the name of the restaurant is an interesting quote. “To the Victor belongs the spoils.” Their intention is to spoil you with their crafty, detail-oriented menu of food and drinks. Being that the restaurant is really close to the casino, it would make sense to eat at the Viktor after a big win. Considering how good the food and drinks taste, just eating at the place feels like a big win. If you still aren’t convinced to check them out, they have live music every Tuesdays from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.

The executive chef of the restaurant is Garett Blundell. He has honed his culinary skills with his experience of working in many top-quality restaurants in Canada and England. He has worked at demanding Michelin star restaurants like Maze by Gordon Ramsey. The items on the menu are crafted with a special attention to detail. If you’re thinking of a friend who’s a foodie and would love to check out this spot, send them a text and figure out when you can experience the food and drinks at The Victor.

The shopping process has changed so much over the years. People had to go to a store to look at the options for clothing, food, electronics, and supplies but now, we are able to use our phones and laptops to order anything we want or need and it shows up to our doorstep. The process has become a lot simpler and time efficient. It is interesting to think of a time before online shopping was a possibility. There was a sense of self necessity that motivated people to shop for their needs and wants. As a result of how convenient online shopping is, people start to buy more things that they want. Before, people used to be more focused with their shopping habits and purchased what they needed before what they wanted.

The process of going to a shop to buy something is time consuming but it lets you see the options of items for yourself before you buy them. Although you can see the image of an item when you shop online, you can’t touch it, feel it, taste it and smell it. That’s the unavoidable disadvantage when it comes to online shopping, you can never be sure that the imagine represents you imagination of the item. For all the pros and cons, online shopping plays a part in how our shopping culture has evolved over the years. Although, online shopping is becoming the preferred method of shopping for most people nowadays, people should still experience the full process of going out, selecting and buying things for themselves. It’s always a better experience, to explore different stores spontaneously and stumble across a cool piece of clothing or book or restaurant that you like. It’s also a great way to give a story behind how you got something. Whereas, if you only shopped online, you don’t have the opportunity to have a story behind the things you buy.

Fashion is an important part of culture. The outfits that we choose to wear, reveals a lot about ourselves. Our taste, our cultures and our personality can be portrayed by the choice of our outfits. It all starts with the shoes. Shoe culture is a relatively new, growing aspect of our society. The choice of shoes can make or break the entire look that you’re going for. For example, wearing red shoes when you’re wearing a red shit or dress is a great choice because it matches with something that you’re wearing, but wearing bright neon green shoes with the same clothes would be an unorthodox combination, that doesn’t match with the rest of your outfit.

It’s small details like this that are recognized among people that you know and complete strangers that you come across on the sky train or the bus station. There’s a lot of importance put on the shoes that you wear, whether you realize it or not. Shoe culture is such a craze at the moment that people have a borderline obsession with collecting new pairs of shoes and not even wearing them. If you spend that much money on a pair of shoes, why not wear it? Instead, it just collects dust in the cupboard that they’re stored in.

There’s a standard pair of white shoes that everyone has in their collection of shoes because white matches well with most outfits. There’s a certain importance place on the brand of shoes that you buy as well. It’s consumerism at its finest. Nike’s have the white Air Force 1’s that people obsess over. It’s the standard choice when it comes to buying white shoes. They have a popular demand, mainly because of their brand recognition. Is it important to follow the cultural norm of placing importance on shoes? It might not be the case for some people but it’s important to notice these things.

There are some restaurants in Vancouver that surprise people with their bold menus and drink selections. The careful preparation and skillful cooking make you talk about them to everyone in your friend group for days, until you finally convince them to check out the spot with you. One of these spots is Published On Main, and it’s located at 3593 Main Street. They’ve got an innovative approach behind their dishes and drinks. Every aspect of the meal is carefully planned and executed. Sometimes, the chefs tend to plate the dishes in different styles to express themselves in an artistic and culinary fashion.

Their large selection of dishes is deigned to be enjoyed and explored with the people you’re sharing a meal with. Their incredible wine selection reflects the taste of chefs and staff that work at Published On Main and their collective choice is praiseworthy. The design of the restaurant is inspired by the concept of traditional English coffeehouses from the 18^th century. Back then, coffeehouses used to be a place where people gathered to talk about news and people communicate with others. This is the spirit that they want the restaurant to embody. A place that encourages meaningful interactions.

Some of the reviews about Published On Main are very positive. People find the restaurant to have an edgy design, interesting menu and welcoming atmosphere. Simple, yet sophisticated defines this restaurant to the tee. The restaurant has a variety of dishes that are meant to be shared with people who love food just as much as you do. They’re open every day from 5:00 PM to 10PM. A six-hour time frame that is perfectly suited for a dinner or drinks night with friends, colleagues and family. If you’re looking to explore restaurants that have an innovative cooking approach, Published On Main needs to be on your to-visit list.

The pandemic has impacted us in many ways. Obviously our physical and mental health, our contact with friends, and our social lives have all been impacted by the pandemic. One of the ways out social lives were impacted was when cinemas shut down. Going out to watch a new movie with friends and family on a Friday night was not possible for long time. Before the pandemic, going to the movies was something we took for granted. After a couple years without it, maybe some of us have even gotten used to life without going to the cinemas. The movie industry is making up for lost time by releasing some of the most highly anticipated films of all time. Some of the recent movies that had cinemas packed for weeks are the new Avatar movie and the Top Gun movie.

Going to the cinema to watch a movie has a different feeling compared to watching it at home. When a new movie is released and it’s got a buzz around it, the anticipation to watch it as soon as it releases is very real! People tend to get the fear of missing out on a great movie if others see it before them and potentially spoil the movie for them. Getting a bag of popcorn before the movie can be done at home, but it doesn’t taste or feel the same as the popcorn at movie theatres. It’s part of the experience to get a bag of popcorn, select the right seats, watch the trailers for upcoming movies before the movie starts.

Finding the time to go to the theatres with friends, family and maybe even a date is a part of culture that was taken away by the pandemic and now that it’s back, we should reconnect with our social lives and experience the cinemas like we used to.

There are many cafes in Vancouver that provide people with choices of warm or cold beverages, baked items and delicious dishes. However, only a few have a special quality about them that make people go back for more of what they offer. It might be their coffee, the tea, the croissants, or just the friendly service. There’s something that attracts them to the café. One of these cafés is Le Marché St George. Located at 4-4393 St George Street. It’s a small café near a peaceful residential area. They’re a general store, as well as a café. They serve food and drinks and also sell some local produce.

They’re a family friendly café that has a welcoming atmosphere. They’ve got limited seating availability and it would be easier to grab what you like and enjoy it at home or at a park bench. They’re open every day except on Mondays and statutory holidays. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, they serve people with some of the best dishes and drinks that they offer. They’ve got different styles of quiches, croissants, coffees, sweet and savory crepes. Everything that makes for a great breakfast or quick bite. Le Marché St George is like a home away from home for some people. The food and drinks give them a satisfying feeling for the day.

Imagine going out to meet a friend at a café, finding Le Marché St George together and exploring their unique creations. It’s a bonding experience that creates memories and satisfies your taste buds. They’ve got chalk boards outside the door with a list of fresh items that are being sold here. It’s got all the right things that make a café special. The people that make the food and drinks are appreciated by all the new and old customers for their hard work and warm hospitality. This cozy café experience should be on your to-visit list!