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I'm Lisa Loewen, an educator and musician from beautiful Vancouver, BC. My passions, besides teaching, writing and making music, are challenging myself through adventure and travel and inspiring others to do the same. With an interest in health and wellness, I am always researching alternative and natural forms of healing. I specialize in places to go and explore in the Pacific Northwest with an emphasis on Whistler, my new part-time home!

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