Author: Vanessa Choot

As a lifelong Vancouverite, there’s a pride and joy that comes from being one of the first to discover something new in your city – and then sharing about that experience. That’s the feeling that’s fueled Vanessa Choot’s passion for blogging and content creation on her Canadian lifestyle blog modernmixvancouver.com. Since 2008, Vanessa has kept her readers and followers ‘in the know’ on local happenings, facilitating for the discovery and support of brands, businesses, and experiences available in Vancouver. Vanessa combines her expertise in living a modern Vancouver lifestyle with an approachable relatability that inspires her followers to think – hey, if she can do it, I can too! It’s no surprise that most of the content on Modern Mix Vancouver is influenced by Vanessa’s tastes and interests. So get to know her likes and dislikes for a sense of what Modern Mix Vancouver can bring to you!

Introducing FREDDY to Vancouver: the Italian Pant Brand Designed to Push-Up Your Bum

Ladies, you’ve heard of a push-up bra, but have you heard of push-up pants designed to ‘lift’ your bum and accentuate your curves? Introducing FREDDY, pant bottoms designed to enhance your femininity through a shaping and embracing action on the bum, thighs and waist.

EVENT: Introducing the First Three Speakers for TEDxVancouver 2015 (Nov 14, 2015)

Now in its seventh year, TEDxVancouver event will take place on November 14, 2015 at Roger’s Arena and will be the biggest TEDx event in Vancouver’s history. This year’s theme is ID – a unique focus on the conceptions and realities of individual identification. Who are we? Who am I? Who will I be? The first three individuals to […]

Taste of Yaletown 2015 – 11th Annual Dining Event (Oct 15 – 29)

The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) is excited to announce the 11th annual Taste of Yaletown, a two week dining event showcasing unique dishes from 26 restaurants in the neighbourhood. This year’s popular dining event will run from October 15 – 29th, and showcase creativity and diversity from chefs in their menu combinations, which will […]

Travel South America: What to Wear in the Amazon Jungle

Now that we’ve been there done that on a four day tour of Bolivia’s Amazon, here are our top tips on dressing for the Amazon.

Travel South America: Explore the Amazon in Bolivia with Madidi Jungle Tours

When most people think of The Amazon Jungle in South America, they think of Brazil. But perhaps a less popular entry point into the Amazon is through Northern Bolivia, via the little town of Rurrenbaque. From there, you can book a number of excursions into Madidi National Park, ranging from 1 to 5+ days. Made it […]

Middle Sister Fashion Boutique Opens in the West 4th Kitsilano Shopping District

Middle Sister Boutique is the newest fashion boutique to open in the West 4th Kitsilano shopping district. With a vision of creating a retail space with a highly edited selction of the season’s most unique fashion and accessories, owner Linda Sin personally curates pieces from internationally acclaimed and emerging new designers, as well as exclusive lines […]