As far as vegan restaurants and food go, Las Vegas usually isn’t at the top of the list for vegan-friendly destinations. Don’t let that fool you, however: when I lived in Vegas a few years ago (granted, only for a few months), I ate incredibly well and had no trouble finding vegan or vegan-friendly restaurants. Though it’s not as frequented as a...
I traveled to Barcelona, Spain last fall, and it was my first time flying anywhere in Europe since I switched to a plant-based diet. Granted, the only other time I stepped foot in Europe was a 48-hour layover in Paris on our way back from India when I was four years old (which doesn’t count, in my opinion). I opted to fly United Airlines on direct flights...
I have to preface this post (I don’t, but I will) by saying that I love Thai food. If you ask me what my favorite cuisine is (outside of my mother’s and grandmothers’ Punjabi food), it’s Thai food. If you ask me what I want to eat on my birthday, it’s Thai food. Thai food is always a good idea. It’s comforting, seasoned well...
When I visited St. Louis earlier this year for a work conference, I knew I wouldn’t have as much time to explore the city as I would have liked. On the day that I stepped out to explore the place known as the “Gateway to the West”, I was surprised at how vacant it felt. When I walked for half an hour to the Gateway Arch from where I was staying, I...
When I first booked a work trip to St. Louis earlier this year, I had to admit that I was apprehensive about the eating situation. Conferences usually aren’t vegan-friendly, and even though St. Louis is a bigger city, I was skeptical. But my apprehension was completely unfounded. I discovered that St. Louis has a plethora of vegan restaurants, but also many non...
I traveled to St. Louis earlier this year for a work conference, and I have to admit that I was nervous about eating. Unless you’re in a major city, vegan-friendly food options can be a challenge to find. I always bring snacks when I go to a conference, because I don’t expect them to have options for me (though it would be nice if they did). As expected...
If you’re planning a trip to Barcelona, there are a few things you need to know (and do) before you ever set foot in the city. I’m sharing a list of my helpful tips below, and I hope they make it easier for you to plan your own trip to Barcelona. I fell in love with the city, and am already looking forward to my next trip back (though I have a few other...
Though I spent an entire week in Barcelona, it still wasn’t nearly enough time to do everything I wanted. A lot of people spend less time in the city (my parents were there for three days while on their Spain adventure), and I do recognize how much of a privilege it is to travel and see new places. It’s something that my grandmothers and my ancestors...
When in Spain, you should take advantage of the many museums in Barcelona, from art and history to chocolate. I love a good museum, and Barcelona has plenty. Many of these museums are conveniently located near each other in the El Born neighborhood or on Montjuïc, and several offer free admission on Sundays (either in the afternoon or on the first Sunday of every...
Whether you already know who he is or not, you can’t visit Barcelona without seeing some of Antoni Gaudí’s most brilliant architecture. Gaudí was a Spanish architect and designer from Catalonia, who combined his passions for architecture, nature, and religion into his work until his untimely death after being hit by a tram a century ago. He was even a...