Ancient cultures recognized the powerful effects of psychedelic experiences 5,000 years ago, according to carbon dating of peyote cactus buttons collected by Native Americans. Strong evidence suggests indigenous cultures in other regions of the world were also well aware of what we today refer to as “Magic Mushrooms.” Indeed, even the Eleusians of ancient Greece […]
Investing in Real Estate with Addy: My Early-Adopter Experience
As a teenager, I was thrilled to open my own bank account—not so that I could spend, but so that I could save. When I graduated from college, the first thing I did was buy real estate: a humble apartment suite in Vancouver, where I would work as a journalist and editor for nearly a […]
How to Switch from Sitting to Standing at Work—And Why It Matters
We know that sitting for extended periods of time yields negative outcomes. You know that, right? A sedentary lifestyle, whether led by 9-to-5 desk jobs or laziness, can have major implications on weight management, cardiovascular health, and metabolic effectiveness, among other important areas of our wellbeing. We sit in our car, and on the train, […]
A Post-Pandemic Reframing of Our Relationship with Technology
We have all experienced a great deal of change over the past year. And as a result, many of us look, feel, and perhaps even act different than before. While everyone has absorbed the Pandemic in different ways, a majority of us have suffered in at least one fashion. Experts around the world have suggested […]
Staying Fit During a Global Pandemic, Vancouver Style
Vancouver is known to have an active population. From yoga on the beach in summer to shredding the slopes all winter, Vancouver is no doubt a city of fit and fun folks. Staying fit requires training, of course, which explains why Vancouver boasts around 200 gyms. Always busy, these shops never close—until a global pandemic […]
Kabam’s Sleek New Vancouver Office is Mural-Rich and Dog-Friendly
When Kabam decided it was time to transform an office in 2016, the game developer knew where to turn for inspiration: a Transformer. The iconic Optimus Prime stands ten feet tall in one of Kabam’s three Vancouver locations, nearly reaching the lobby ceiling. Passing Optimus with java in hand is an invigorating start to the […]
Bench Balances Function, Aesthetic, Nature in Stunning Office Design
Bench Accounting, a financial technology startup based in Vancouver, has seen steady growth since launching in 2012. Bench offers accounting services, which at first may sound boring and conventional. The company is anything but—its bread and butter is subscription access to cloud-based software in combination with in-house bookkeepers, a hybrid approach that serves clients well, […]