Popular Vancouver-based travel blogger, Ariana Colenbrander, knows a thing or two about travel. While living and traveling abroad, she gained an appreciation for the uniqueness each city has to offer: “I’ve lived in three countries to date and have travelled to numerous others both as a solo traveller and with my Dutch husband (who I met while travelling in Petra, Jordan in 1996). I fell in love, left San Francisco and moved to The Netherlands, living my dream of exploring, working and travelling through Europe with my sweetheart.”

“OK, I have to admit, when I saw the title of Diane Ratican’s book, Why LA? Pourquoi Paris?, I was immediately intrigued. I’d spent 12 years as a young adult living in and around Los Angeles and have had the pleasure of visiting Paris a few times over the years…It’s a great read and gift idea for travel lovers, art lovers, Los Angeles/Paris lovers and pop culture fans alike.”

–Ariane Colenbrander, Vancouverscape

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Glamour.com has featured Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? in their holiday gift guide, 110 Perfect Holiday Gift Ideas Under $100! Congrats to author Diane Ratican, illustrator Nick Lu, and illustrator Eric Giriat, for this tremendous exposure and feature. We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our art-loving, travel-obsessed, wonderfully passionate readers. Your glowing recommendations are truly appreciated and we sincerely thank you from all of us here at the Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? team.

Buying a gift for your favorite book-lover can be a challenge. We are honored that Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? is one of seven books included on Sarah Meyer’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Bookworm! Sarah is the founder of Sarah In Style and is a training consultant by day, and a fashion and lifestyle blogger by night.

“This would make a great addition to any coffee table! It’s a whimsical comparison of landmark places and spaces in both Los Angeles and Paris. Whether your bookworm has been and wants to reminisce on a trip, is planning an upcoming trip, or just wants a fun read, this is a great pick.”

–Sarah Meyer, Founder of Sarah in Style

Thank you Sarah! We are so happy that you loved Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? and recommend to your readers. Be sure to visit  to see the full list!

A big thank you to our friends at “Our City Tonight”, Jim Gordon and Leeta Liepins, for featuring Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? on not one, but two episodes! “Our City Tonight” covers everything that makes Vancouver a fascinating city. Gordon and Liepins take audiences through Vancouver’s latest in fashion, food, nightlife, entertainment, people, and places. Check out our segment below!