As one of the great cities in Canada for shopping, make sure to set aside some time to explore vintage Toronto and its institution Courage My Love. Founded in 1975 by Stewart Scriver and Patricia Roy who were pioneers in the second hand goods movement. At that time, most Canadians and Americans viewed used clothing […]
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Cargo, Portland’s Import Gem in the Pearl District
Last September, I made my way to Oregon for the first time. There to go white water rafting on the Rogue River, I added on days in Portland at both ends of the trip so I had some time to explore the city. Somewhere I had heard that Cargo was a cool store that I […]
Trekking and Shopping in Sapa, Vietnam
One of my favorite things about visiting southeast Asia is the chance to learn more about the indigenous people and their culture. In Vietnam alone, there are at least 54 different ethnic groups around the country. Each has its own traditions and identifying clothing. Last March, I stayed for a few days in the Sapa, […]