Ash

Founder

Writer and social media pro who ditched fishing for film school, then pivoted into online poker, Europe, and beyond. Co-founder of Barcelona Hacks. Now splitting time between Barcelona and Vancouver.

Who Am I?

“What’s going on guys…”

Yeah, I’m not one to talk about myself or throw myself in front of an iPhone and document my time visiting monuments X, Y, and X – that’s probably why I studied screenwriting instead of acting.

That said, growing up in a Vancouver is where I found a passion for the art of storytelling.

I’d originally planned to be a writer in that capacity – but honestly, that’s a lot tougher a nut to crack than opening up a free blogspot account and calling yourself a writer that way 馃槢

I moved to London in 2007 as something to do. Travelling around Europe seemed like a good idea and I planned to stay there a few months – that was 19 years ago!

Since then I’ve lived in Florence, a town outside Venice, St Petersburgh (Russia), Barcelona, Brooklyn, and Puglia.

In all, living in so many different places and travelling to over 40 countries, I feel it gives me a unique insight into my own city… I know how to separate the wheat from the chaff: short cuts, money saving, adding value, you name it!

I’m so excited to be able to bring my city to the world!

What I'm Into

  • Hockey has been a lifelong passion: and the Canucks a lifelong frustration
  • Playing Texas Hold’em (let’s compare starting ranges!) against drunk tourists
  • Silver stacking (and wishing I’d put it into crypto instead)
  • Always wanted to be a pizzaoiolo (but would probably hate it)
  • Muay thai boxing and padel are two new loves
  • Growing herbs on balconies cuz I don’t have a yard
  • Creative writing and screenplays
  • Website creation (I’ve got Rome and Barcelona sites too)

All My Articles

  • capilano suspension bridge and grouse mountain by car and shuttle
    Ash
    Ash | 11 February 2023 | 0 comments
    How to Get from Grouse Mountain to Capilano Suspension Bridge

    Getting to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park from Grouse Mountain doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, whether you’ve got your own car or are taking transport the distance is so little than you can be there in no time – even better if you’ve got your own combo tour package. Let’s break down getting from […]

  • grouse mountain gondola with clock
    Ash
    Ash | 13 March 2025 | 0 comments
    How Long to Spend at Grouse Mountain?

    Vancouver’s biggest tourist attraction is a must for visitors and locals alike. That said, being at the peak of a mountain means it involves a bit more time than traditional activities – but how long do we need to spend at Grouse Mountain? Let’s take a deeper look. How Long Does it Take to Do […]

  • a lone skier on a chairlift with vancouver city view at cypress mountain ski hill
    Ash
    Ash | 10 March 2025 | 0 comments
    Cypress Mountain Ski Resort: Vancouver’s Biggest Ski Hill

    A Cypress Mountain ski day means the most runs, the largest terrain, and the longest vertical drop in Vancouver. This local ski hill got a nice makeover for the 2010 Olympics, and so it’s arguably the best skier’s ski hill. If you don’t have the time to go all the way to Whistler, this is […]