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Million-Dollar Shopping Zone

Published in National Geographic Traveler

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Water into Wine: Drought in Canada’s Wine Country

Published in BCBusiness Magazine

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Brazil’s Backyard Jungle

Published in the San Francisco Chronicle

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In Search of Real Pizza in Vancouver

Editor's Note: This post was originally written for InsideVancouver.ca. When it come to pizza, Vancouver might not have the storied past of a New York - with its signature big slices - or a Chicago - with its deep dish bragging rights. But that doesn't mean the city is a pizza wasteland. In fact, owing to Vancouver's sizable Italian population (plus some unique contributions from its Greek … [Read More...]

In Search of Mexican Food North of the Border

Editor's Note: This post was originally written for InsideVancouver.ca. While many ethnic cuisines from around the world are well represented in Vancouver, Mexican isn't one of them. For anyone who's spent time in Mexico - or who knows what a really good taco tastes like - the city can sometimes feel like a no man's land. Now there are, of course, a few Mexican places out there in Vancouver. … [Read More...]

A New Saudi Presence in Vancouver

Editor's Note: This post was originally written for InsideVancouver.ca. Vancouver is a great city for challenging stereotypes. The city's population is not only incredibly diverse but also mixed. Walk down any downtown street and you're likely to hear a blend of English, Mandarin, Chinese, Farsi, French and at least a half-dozen other languages. With so much interaction, it's hard to hold onto … [Read More...]

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About Me

I'm an independent journalist whose work appears in The Washington Post, Wine Spectator, The Dallas News, The Sydney Morning Herald and other international publications.  I've lived and reported from throughout the world, including Australia, South America, Europe and the United States, and I'm currently … [Read More...]

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“As a freelance writer, Remy's the consummate pro -- quick and reliable, with terrific ideas, excellent execution and -- so important to editors -- respect for deadlines! He's definitely in our stable of regular contributors, and I love working with him. Takes great photos, too!” Zofia Smardz, Travel Editor at The Washington Post … [Read More...]

Published Articles

Mudslide Buries Vineyards in Western Canada

The Okanagan Valley has been called a Canadian Garden of Eden.  Wedged between two mighty mountain ranges, the valley is dominated by glacial lakes and sprawling vineyards and orchards.   Balmy summer temperatures have drawn growing numbers of wine tourists in recent years, and Okanagan wineries have … [Read More...]

The Greening of the Yucatan

Cancun has never been high on my list of travel destinations.  The setting for countless Girls Gone Wild videos, the city always seemed to me like a seaside Vegas - tawdry, artificial, dependent for its survival on a steady stream of spring breakers and package holiday buyers wooed by the promise of … [Read More...]

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