Love, Alexa - Vancouver lifestyle with an endless pursuit of travel.

5 Why You Should Be Biking in Vancouver

Biking is the best, particularly on a warm summer day in Vancouver. With the seawall beckoning and virtually endless bike paths around the city, getting around on bike is so incredibly easy and enjoyable in this city. But the truth is, it took me so much longer to get a bike in Vancouver than it should have. I actually never owned a bike until now, and I absolutely love my new bike – the Beliv – from Liv Cycling. 5 Reasons to Bike in Vancouver So, why bike? I have endless reasons at this

Fashion

Photo Diary: A Little Black Bikini in Hawaii

There’s nothing like a little black bikini when in Hawaii. It was so much fun to meet up with a local photographer (Megan Costello) on the North Shore of Oahu to create these images. I’m still reminiscing on the days I got to spend

Travel

My Top 5 Travel Budget Tips + a $100 GIVEAWAY

People always ask me how I can afford to travel so much, but the real truth is not that glamorous: I have learned ways to BUDGET all of my excursions. I’ve also made travel one of my highest priorities, because I’ve learned the true

Food

Aloha, Tastebuds! 3 Amazing Honolulu Restaurants You Must Try

When visiting Honolulu, you might be convinced to stay beach-side for the best views of the sunset over dinner. And while you can certainly wet your tastebuds using this philosophy, don’t be surprised if you find some mouthwatering

Travel

Aloha! Your Travel Guide to Exploring Oahu

I’m still so baffled at one thought that keeps repeating itself: how the hell did I ever just stay in Waikiki for an entire week on my first trip to Hawaii in 2008? Although I hate to admit it, I too was one of the tourists that fell into

Life

Tips for Women in Business #MakeGoodMoney

It’s true: being a woman in business is certainly not the easiest thing in the world. Though we rarely discuss it (especially publicly) the challenges involved in the workplace or in running your own business as a woman are very real. I

Fashion

Lessons in Confidence: 3 Ways to Boost Your Inner Positivity

Confidence, in short, is your inner positivity towards yourself, which is then displayed on the outside. While confidence is a feeling, human beings are extremely adept at detecting when it’s in their vicinity. Confident people are not

Travel

Thailand Part 3: Railay Beach, Krabi

Railay Beach, Krabi, is a place you might entirely miss when visiting Thailand. It just doesn’t have the familiar ring to it like “Ko Tao” or “Ko Phi Phi” do, and yet, it would be the biggest shame to miss visiting.

Travel

Thailand Part 2: Phuket and Phi Phi Island

After our wonderful stay in Bangkok, we flew down to Phuket (a quick 1 hour or so flight) to get some beach time in. With all of the heat and humidity, it was so nice to have an ocean nearby! Be sure to watch our video from Phuket and Phi Phi