San Francisco Charms – Updated

San Francisco not only teases the senses with colorful Victorian homes, amazing bay views, and abundant arts and culture, but is a vegetarian travel haven. One  highlight is being treated to dinner at the classic gourmet Millennium Restaurant. It seems the best way to experience Millennium’s many offerings is by sharing several items with your [...]

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Monday, November 14th, 2011

Feels Like Vacation at Veg-N-Out

Want to eat in a relaxing setting that makes you feel like you are on vacation — with reggae playing, inspirational quotes on the walls, and the beach only a 15-minute drive? Head to Veg-N-Out in San Diego’s North Park, with indoor/outdoor seating  and friendly staff. They are known for their hearty veggie burgers that [...]

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Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Vegetarian Travel Easier Thanks to Hare Krishna

“Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare . . .” is the  chant you may remember from the rock musical and movie “Hair” or from the groups of people marching around certain cities at night. The Hare Krishna movement, also known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is an international devotion with [...]

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Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Adventures in Uganda – Vegetarian Travel

Uganda is a lovely country of friendly people, a huge concentration of primates and colorful birds, beautiful mountains, and the Nile River. Vegetarians exploring Uganda have various options, but vegans need some creativity. Kampala, the capital city, is vibrant and makes a good place to fuel up on veggie fare. Indian, Greek, Italian and other [...]

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Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Vegetarian Travel in Uganda

I am still jetlagged since returning from lovely Uganda two days ago, but I wanted to share my experiences with vegetarian travel in Uganda. If being a vegetarian, and even more so vegan, is uncommon in the U.S., it was even rarer in Uganda. Someone who had spent a lot of time in Uganda said [...]

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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

I Dreamed of Africa – Vegetarian Travel Gets Wild

Finally chasing my dream of many years, I am taking my first trip to Africa next week. My heart has long felt a connection to the region and the people. To explore a continent filled with many countries (about 50, the counts I have seen vary) it could take years. In three weeks I will [...]

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Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Austin a Hot Spot for Vegan Travel

When Texas is mentioned you may think of cowboys, but Austin is supposed to be really veg-friendly and one of the greenest cities in the U.S. to boot (pun intended). It is also an area known for prolific live music. When checking out the vegan travel treats Austin has to offer, one place that stands [...]

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Sunday, May 30th, 2010

San Francisco Charms with Vegetarian Travel Options

San Francisco not only teases the senses with colorful Victorian homes, amazing bay views, and abundant arts and culture, but is a vegetarian travel haven. One  highlight is always being treated to dinner at the classic gourmet Millennium Restaurant. It seems the best way to experience Millennium’s many offerings is by sharing several items with [...]

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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Vegetarian Travel in Tropical Paradise – Postcards Cafe

What is minutes from the Bali Hai mountains famous from the movie “South Pacific,” caters to people following vegan diets, and has been visited by the 911 firefighters and the Clintons? Postcards Cafe in Hanalei on the island of Kauai, Hawaii is probably the only place with such a unique claim to fame. You are [...]

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Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Enjoy the Fruits of Vegetarian Travel

Have you ever vacationed at a bed and breakfast located on a farm full of fresh organic fruits and veggies you can harvest? Adventurous, health-conscious folks will find vegetarian travel options like these expanding every year. I had the pleasure of apprenticing years ago at North Country Farms in breathtaking Kauai, Hawaii. Therefore I can [...]

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Friday, November 13th, 2009