Further Afield Trips

Further Afield Trips asks a local in a town beyond Vancouver’s city limits where to find the best places to eat, drink, chill, and have a good time.

Further Afield Trips / The Okanagan

Getting to Know the Okanagan, with Aman Dosanj of The Paisley Notebook

Through her work with good food and community connections, we knew that Dosanj would be a great guide to uncovering some of the best things to eat, drink and do in the Okanagan. With travel season starting, we reached out with an appeal to hook us up with an itinerary.

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Further Afield Trips / Victoria

Talking Thai Food, Kitchen Wounds and MSG, with Tarn Tayanuth

We sat down with the owner of Dumpling Drop armed with a list of rapid-fire questions aimed at finding out more about her - in and out of the kitchen - and the business' fun new nighttime concept...

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Take A Quick Escape To The Country This Weekend

If you don’t want to invest in a whole weekend away but need the restorative break of leaving the city, consider heading toward Ladner/Delta for a day trip on Westham Island.

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Further Afield in Nelson with Korina Langevin

The owner of Red Light Ramen Bar - a neat little neighbourhood noodle shop with a focus on ethically and locally sourced ingredients - shares her recommendations for eating, drinking and exploring around town.

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Further Afield Trips / Tofino

Tripping Further Afield in Tofino with Madi and Kei, of Toki Doki

We were stoked to hit up the co-owners of the quirky little Japanese food stand, to get their take on the town during the summertime.

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Tripping Further Afield in the Cowichan Valley, with Brent Rowland

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Further Afield Trips / The Okanagan

Tripping Further Afield In and Around the Similkameen Valley with Derek Gray

The Chef at Row Fourteen restaurant in Cawston takes us on an autumnal excursion of his Similkameen Valley locale.

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Further Afield Trips / The Okanagan

Tripping Further Afield in Summerland with Mike Harris

In this edition, the born-and-raised Summerlander and Dominion Cider Co-founder/Orchardist/Cidermaker, leads us on a tour of his native soil.

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Further Afield Trips / The Okanagan

Tripping Further Afield in Naramata with Ned Bell and Kate Colley

The proprietors of the historic Naramata Inn turn us on to the area's best spots for getting a truly local eating, drinking and adventuring experience...

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Further Afield Trips / Bowen Island

Tripping Further Afield on Bowen Island With Allison Audrey Weldon

On this trip we head to Bowen Island for a day of eating, drinking and enjoying the outdoors, with the founder of Sangre de Fruta Botanical as our trusted guide...

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Further Afield Trips / The Islands

Tripping Further Afield With Meghan and Peter of Francis Bread

The baking couple take us out on their ideal day of eating, drinking and adventuring around Salt Spring Island.

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Further Afield Trips / Victoria

Tripping Further Afield in and Around Victoria With Local Artist Andrea Soos

The local painter personally guides us on a day spent hitting up her favourite spots around Victoria and its beautiful surrounds.

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Further Afield Trips / Oregon

Tripping Further Afield in Portland With the Hungry Mak N Ming Crew

For this FAT we asked Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng to map out their favourite places to eat and drink in PDX.

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Further Afield Trips / Squamish

Tripping Further Afield in Squamish With Naomi Horii

The Restaurant Manager of the beloved, soon-to-reopen Fergie's Cafe leads the way for day of eating, drinking and exploring.

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Further Afield Trips / Tofino

Tripping Further Afield in Tofino with The Pointe’s Chef, Carmen Ingham

For this Tofinitan edition of FAT, we asked Carmen to give us the scoop on where he likes to eat, drink and hang out around town…

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Further Afield Trips / The Okanagan

Tripping Further Afield in Penticton with Virginia Bray

More than a go-to for fashion and homewares, the ad hoc boutique owner is also an awesome resource for Penticton's best spots...

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Further Afield Trips / Tofino

Tripping Further Afield in Tofino with Top Chef Canada Winner Paul Moran

For this edition of FAT, we're island bound on a guided tour courtesy of the head chef at Tofino Resort + Marina's 1909 Kitchen.

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Further Afield Trips / The Islands

Tripping Further Afield With Jesse Keefer

The Bodega Ridge's Jesse Keefer is at the helm of this week's day-long eating, drinking and exploring experience on Galiano Island.

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Further Afield Trips / The Okanagan

Tripping Further Afield With Keenan Thrussell

Today for our Further Afield Trip series, we talk to Keenan Thrussell, winemaker and vineyard manager at Sage Hills Winery.

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Further Afield Trips / Tofino

Tripping Further Afield With Jason Sussman

For this first edition of Further Afield Trips, we talk with Tacofino co-founder in his home base of Tofino.

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