Fitness, Luggage & Fashion

 The trails are open and it's backpack season again. Can't wait to get out there? Don't worry, you don't have to load up on a lot of big gear to enjoy a weekend of backpacking. Here are a few things you can take along that are lightweight, multi-purpose, and will help you really enjoy a night or two in the great outdoors.

 I like to host parties, but I’m realizing that I have to add vegan options to the appetizers I serve. Since summer calls for BBQ, here are some vegan recipes that will earn star status on the grill.  

There is absolutely nothing like spending several days hanging out in the hot summer sun, listening to awesome bands and chilling with friends, then retiring beneath the stars at night to fall asleep listening to the sounds of the communal campsite. It’s time to grab some shades and sunscreen, see what shows appeal to you this summer, and make sure you have the best gear for festival camping.

 A new season deserves a gorgeous new bag, and there’s no better time to find on than the start of spring. Of course, the selection nowadays can be pretty overwhelming, so I’ve picked out a few great new options from the new Fossil spring line to guide you in the right direction!   

 Learning from experience there’s nothing worse than trying to find your black luggage among a sea of other black luggage after a long and exhausting flight. Now you can find luggage and luggage sets in a large variety of colours and bold patterns. Read on to see 5 luggage buys that are colourful, fun and even kid friendly.

    It’s camping season, and if you find the prospect of buying all of the camping gear you need a bit overwhelming, you’re going to love these 5 camping bundles. They’ve got everything you need to pack and up and hit the great outdoors.

 The best part about spring and summer is the fact that no matter what time of day it is or where you are in the world, everyone suddenly becomes very okay with you carrying a backpack 24/7. I mean, they’re not necessarily work-friendly, but if you’re out for dinner, running errands, or hiking up a mountain for fifteen hours, backpacks totally get the go-ahead.  

 Now that awesome and sunny summer weather has finally arrived in British Columbia, it’s time to drag your camping gear out of the garage, or storage space, and start thinking about where to pitch your family’s tent this season. To get you started with your vacation planning, I’ve compiled a list of the top family camping spots in B.C.

 I usually feel ready for summer at the end of spring. This year, however, summer hit Western Canada like a cargo train: suddenly and vigorously, with no end in sight. After a quick breath of spring, a 29˚C summer was suddenly just here, and I realized that I was completely and totally unprepared for it. Thankfully, Best Buy had my back.