
Delights of the Desert
After more than a year of the pandemic, we were ready to explore new sites rather than feeling cooped up at home. Once the sunny spring hit, we chose an overnight journey to the Southern California desert with its expansive mountain views. Our road trip to the Desert...

Unwinding in Valle de Guadalupe
For those exploring the north end of Baja California, Valle de Guadalupe is a must-see wine valley approximately an hour from coastal Ensenada or about a two-hour drive from San Diego. There are over 100 wineries in the region, but you don't have to drink alcohol to...

Chocolate for a Cause
Rescue Chocolate is not only organic, vegan, and fair-traded, but the company gives 100% of the net profits to animal rescue groups around the U.S.! Each delicious flavor represents a different rescue issue, and the chocolate bar names are creative, such as...

Vegan Heaven in Playa del Carmen
Updated January 5, 2021: Playa del Carmen, a hot and humid city in Mexico's Riviera Maya known for gorgeous beaches and its buzzing La Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), is like a vegan utopia. One could go out to eat regularly and find meals, snacks, and drinks to enjoy,...

Magnificent Mexico
Mexico is highly enticing. Not only are the people warm and the landscapes beautiful and diverse, but the tasty food is famous worldwide. The colorful, vibrant streets and plazas are just some of the charms the country offers. Pasaje Rodriguez in Tijuana Rosarito...

Amazing Kauai
There aren't words to describe the outstanding scenery in Kauai, Hawaii! Even after having been there numerous times because my Los-Angeles based family made the island home many years ago, it is always incredible to see a rainbow and the lush green mountains pouring...

Marveling at Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, and Guanajuato
Reprinting a favorite from a lovely trip. Venturing through Mexico is doable, though it takes some research and resourcefulness, especially as a vegan. Efforts are needed to avoid lard, chicken stock, and other animal ingredients while also dodging stomach issues that...

Inspired by Colors in Baja California
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Tea Time
Photo: Nejron Photo, Shutterstock It is worthwhile to take advantage of any techniques that help us slow down and savor the moments in our fast-paced lives. Whether we twist ourselves into unimaginable yoga poses, walk along a beach, or sit still for a few moments of...

Holiday Madness
The holiday season is famously festive and magical. And while it's lovely to see an abundance of homes and stores decorated in colorful lights and children eagerly awaiting gifts, sometimes you just have to get away from it all. Christmas music and consumerism...