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!

MMV x Travel: A Visit to Bangkok’s Unicorn Cafe

A cafe in Bangkok, Thailand, has gone viral on social media, for its over-the-top Unicorn-themed decor. When I booked our accommodations in Bangkok, just for kicks, I decided to map out the directions to The Unicorn Cafe, just to see if we were close enough to warrant a visit. Turns out, we were a 2 minute […]

Travel Myanmar: UBein Teak Bridge Sunset in Amarapura (near Mandalay)

I figured we would see LOTS more pagodas in Bagan (our next stop), but there’s only one “world’s longest teak footbridge”, so we hired a taxi to take us there and back.

MMV x Travel: 48 Hours in Seoul, South Korea

Especially with the rising prominence of K-fashion, K-beauty, and K-food in Vancouver, I wanted to see this country for myself.

Clinique x Crayola Beauty Collaboration on Chubby Stick Lip Colour Collection

Clinique is bringing to life this sense of nostalgia, fun, and play for lips this season with a Chubby Stick Lip Colour collaboration with Crayola.

Chinese New Years Recipe & Instagram Giveaway for 8 Lucky Readers

Chinese New Year Recipe Braised Mushroom and Sesame Bok Choy

Chinese New Year Recipe: Braised Chinese Mushrooms & Sesame Bok Choy

Shopping for Winter Vacation Swimwear with a Swimco Fit Expert

I am about to go on a tropical winter vacation to South East Asia, and I need a new swimsuit! Shopping for swimwear is something I haven’t done in five years, and I don’t think I’ve ever had to buy a swimsuit in the middle of winter. So where did I go? I knew for […]