The dog days of August are almost behind us and, as much we don’t want to think about it, summer is coming to an end. Labor Day is coming up, and soon boats and lawn furniture will start to be stored away. However, there’s still time for outdoor cooking (and, of course, many more months depending … [Read more…]
Santa Cruz, California has been listed before as one of the best places to be veg or vegan. And as far as I can see, that hasn’t changed. If you plan on visiting the area, make sure you manage your time wisely. There are so many things to see, so many places to visit, and … [Read more…]
“This isn’t the best country to be in if you’re a vegan,” my boss told me. This was my third week working in South Korea. The first couple of days were a bit of a challenge because I wasn’t sure how to get around, so I was living off of carrots and rice from a … [Read more…]
I’m not the most silver-tongued conversationalist around, even when it comes to such banal topics as the weather or what I’m doing this summer. So talking about things that matter to me, that elicit even the smallest emotional charge, can tie my tongue in knots. Usually I just opt for silence to save myself any … [Read more…]
After Paris, my Just a Pack travel companion and I jumped on a plane and headed to Barcelona, Spain. The city far exceeded my expectations for vegan dining options. In the past, and before I was vegetarian, I traveled all over Spain and what I remember is jamón, jamón, jamón. It seemed like most dishes … [Read more…]
It’s no secret that Wales is the fattest nation in the UK. Over a fifth of five year olds in Wales are overweight, whilst nearly two thirds of people in their early forties are classed overweight or obese. But, in Cardiff, there’s work afoot to turn that statistic upside down. Against a burgeoning vegan culture … [Read more…]