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 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...
Would you believe me if I told you that I’m already planning my next trip to Barcelona? Believe it! I was in a vegan foodie’s paradise. According to HappyCow and their thousands of rankings on their app, Barcelona is the world’s fourth most vegan-friendly city, and it’s consistently ranked in the top ten (and for good reason). It’s also...
No matter when you’re traveling to Barcelona, it’s never a bad time for ice cream. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a meal, or a place to stop on your walk back home for the night for a late-night sweet treat. Thankfully, Barcelona has a plethora of options, vegan or not. For the sake of this blog post, I’m limiting the options to places that...
Last month, a friend and I spent a week in Barcelona. It was my first time in Europe (other than a 48-hour layover in Paris when I was four years old), and I’m glad we chose Barcelona. We stayed in a cute apartment near Sant Pau, and mainly walked everywhere. Because of that, I had the chance to find so many vegan and vegan-friendly bakeries in the city...
Among the many things that New Zealand is known for, the country’s well-renowned meat pies might be the tastiest. There are countless recipes on the internet, and while you can certainly make them at home, the experience of eating them in Aotearoa is unmatched. You can find meat pies at dozens of bakeries across both islands in all sorts of flavors and...
When in New Zealand, everyone must visit Milford Sound at some point, and if you’re visiting Milford Sound, you’ll likely stop in Te Anau either on the way there or on the way back (or your tour departs from the town). It’s a cute little town where my cousin and I stayed in an Airbnb in the heart of it, but I will be honest: this isn’t a...
If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand, one of the many places on your list is probably the town of Wānaka, even if it’s just to see a tree. A very famous tree, but still a tree. You may also want to hike Roy’s Peak or check out the lavender farm. You may just pass through on your way to Queenstown. Whatever reason brings you to Wānaka, you can...
Lake Tekapo or Takapō (Māori) is one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand and now one of my personal favorites. My cousin and I had planned our entire trip around visiting in late November to see the (invasive) lupin flowers on Lake Tekapo’s shores. They were blooming in abundance, resulting in some pretty epic photos. I was a little nervous about...