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Kathryn Anderson

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Covers:  Travel, Adventure, Wine, Food, Road Trips, AI
Doesn't Cover: Politics, Family travel, Children
Travel and Wellness Expert. Vancouver-based Freelance Travel Writer & Blogger. Helping you find your next adventure. @IFWTWA Board Member.

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Kathryn Anderson’s Biography

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Kathryn is a travel and wellness expert with a unique blend of storytelling, strategy, and soulful travel. As the creator of the award-winning website, Coffee and Mascara, she inspires curious travellers to explore the world in a healthier, more intentional way—without sacrificing fun or adventure.

She wrote the book 100 Things to Do in Vancouver Before You Die, published by Reedy Press.

As a travel journalist, she contributes to a variety of publications, specializing in stories that merge we…

Kathryn Anderson’s Journalist Portfolio

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100 Things to Do in Vancouver Before You Die

100 Things to Do in Vancouver Before You Die

Kathryn Anderson is the author of the travel guidebook, 100 Things to Do in Vancouver Before You Die. This bo…

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I slept in luxury hotels and ate at high-end restaurants for free as a mystery shopper. I quit af...

I slept in luxury hotels and ate at high-end restaurants for free as a mystery shopper. I quit af...

Kathryn Anderson became a mystery shopper and it changed the way she traveled, dined, and shopped. Mystery sh…

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The Best Weekend Activities in Seattle That Embrace Wellness

The Best Weekend Activities in Seattle That Embrace Wellness

Read our post, The Best Weekend Activities in Seattle That Embrace Wellness for more reasons Seattle is such …

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Follow These 9 Tips to Avoid Post-Vacation Blues

Follow These 9 Tips to Avoid Post-Vacation Blues

These nine tips will guide you on what to do before, during and after your vacation to help avoid post-vacati…

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Outdoor Adventures and Indigenous Experiences in Whistler

Outdoor Adventures and Indigenous Experiences in Whistler

Packed with Indigenous history and home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, discover your next adventure in Whistler…

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This Vancouver Restaurant Is so Haunted That Staff Have Quit After One Shift

This Vancouver Restaurant Is so Haunted That Staff Have Quit After One Shift

The Old Spaghetti Factory Vancouver has been the site of ghost sightings for years. Here's what you need to k…

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Articles

I’ve Tried Thousands of Outdoor Adventures Near Vancouver. These Are My Top 10

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| Explore Magazine Verified
Photo by Kathryn Anderson After years of exploring BC—and recently writing the new guidebook, 100 Things to Do in Vancouver Before You Die—I’ve logged more muddy boots, soggy kayak trips and mountain views than I can count. For the book, I focused on adventures within Metro Vancouver. For this list, I’m stretching the boundaries a little to include a few favourites worthy of a daytrip.
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6 Unforgettable Vancouver Adventures That Feel Like a Mini Vacation for Families

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| bcparent.ca
Spend less time planning and more time making memories with these easy family outings. With summer around the corner and the kids about to be home from school, many families are looking for ways to make the most of the season. The good news is that you don’t need to book a flight or spend a fortune to create lasting family memories.
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The New Outdoor Sector Coalition: Why BC’s Outdoors Needed a Stronger Voice

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| Explore Magazine Verified
You’re standing at a trailhead at 6 a.m. because you know the parking lot will be full by 8 a.m. You’ve planned your summer adventures around reservation windows and booked campsites months in advance to secure those coveted spots. As more people head outdoors, BC’s parks, trails, campsites and recreation areas are struggling to keep pace with demand.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

While attending Simon Fraser University, I was a staff writer at the SFU newspaper, The Peak.

How is social media changing news?

Social Media has conditioned people to expect news immediately. Gone are the days of sharing updates about something new a week later.

Why did you become a journalist?

My father was a high school teacher and freelance writer for our local city newspaper. I alwsys knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps.

Awards

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2025 - 40 Best Wellness Travel Blogs and Websites in 2025

My Coffee and Mascara website ranked #14 on this list of the 40 best Wellness Travel blogs in 2025.

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2023 - 30 Best Travel Writing Blogs and Websites

The best Travel Writing blogs from thousands of Travel blogs on the web and ranked by traffic, social media followers & freshness. Coffee & Mascara ranked #11 on this list.

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