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A Few Tips on Maintaining Health and Wellness while Staying Safe

With 2020 reaching the halfway mark, a lot of people around the world are still bracing for what’s to come. The current pandemic is still affecting a large percentage of the world’s population, and many of those who are otherwise uninfected are feeling fearful and gloomy during their time indoors. Many of us dream of going on vacations again, from vegan travel expeditions to simple visits to our relative’s states. Sadly, travel is a bit restricted right now. However, despite these restrictions, one must not be idle, and let the bad vibes of the global pandemic affect their health and wellness. Here are a few ways you can combat the lockdown blues and stay happy and healthy. Get Some Negative Ions Some research suggests that exposure to negative ions (found in natural phenomena like waterfalls and mountains) can help our mood and improve our health and productivity. While it’s tempting to buy a product that’s said to produce such ions, you could always go outside (mask on, o...

What Makes Salamanca Magical

An ancient university town, Salamanca is located in the Autonomous Community of Castilla and León in the western part of Spain. This old city was recognized as a heritage site of humanity by UNESCO in 1988, and is home to various art installations, architectural wonders, and historical artifacts. For this, Salamanca is often dubbed as “The Golden City”. In the southwestern part of the city, the Roman Bridge across the River Tormes is where the adventure begins. Check out these great sights when you join European vegan cruises to experience the magic of Salamanca! 1. Plaza Mayor A distinct artistic masterpiece in Baroque art, Plaza Mayor is the heart of Salamanca. Aside from Baroque art, a collection of Gothic, Romanesque, Moorish, and Renaissance architecture can also be found in this historical square, which serves as a testament to the rich history of the city. Plaza Mayor, Salamanca Restaurants, bars, and shops specializing in various cuisine, including vegan dishes, ...

4 of the Most Vegan-friendly States in America

A study involving vegans from the major regions of the United States of America revealed that veganism in the U.S. is associated with happiness and meaningful lives. In fact, a research firm reported that the number of people identifying as vegans across the country has increased by 600%. This number has resulted in supermarkets and groceries expanding their natural and plant-based sections, restaurants offering vegan cuisine , and farms producing more fruits and vegetables to meet the growing demand. Let’s take a look at the most vegan-friendly states of America which you can look forward to in your next vegan travel! Oregon Claiming the number 1 spot, Oregon boasts of a wide variety of restaurants and grocery stores that offer vegan-friendly options. This is because of the diversity, quality, and accessibility of vegan food in the said state, especially in the city of Portland. While munching on a vegan burger, you can visit Crater Lake National Park and enjoy their famous hi...

A Few Vegan Health Tips for Starting Vegans in this Time of Quarantine

 There’s a start to everything, from the beginning of a new hobby, like painting, to kicking a habit that’s been slowly ruining your life, like smoking. Beginning something new can often be challenging, even difficult, but with persistence, you can discard what’s holding you back and change yourself for the better. A good number of people nowadays have shown interest in an all-green lifestyle (or at least an appreciation for vegan cuisine ), and if you’ve taken the first step to going on a vegan diet, congratulations. With the current pandemic still ongoing around the world, it does well to keep yourself healthy, and a healthy lifestyle asks you to do more than just eat vegan food. Here’s a few tips that you can follow. Stay Fresh and Reduce Those Meat Substitutes You’ve probably heard of vegan turkey, vegan patties and other such non-meat or animal product dishes that you can eat while keeping vegan. However, while some of these dishes are alright to eat in small doses,...

2 Delectable Vegan Cuisine from Around the World

Ah, vegan travel . How we miss going on adventures around the world while celebrating our lifestyle in far-flung locales and destinations. The chance to stretch one’s legs and feel the wind in your face has been severely limited by the current global pandemic. However, it doesn’t do well to complain, and besides, there’s still plenty of great things to do while you’re indoors. One hobby that we’ve done while staying indoors is to look for vegan recipes from various culinary traditions around the world. The Vegan Society may have been established in the early 20th century, but many cultures have already been developing delicious all-green cuisine before that (and some even after that, but we digress). Here are a few cultural vegan dishes that you may like. Nice Socca from Nice, France. Socca is a kind of chickpea-based flatbread from Nice, France. This traditional French snack can be served in many ways, and like ratatouille, is absolutely vegan. Composed of chickpea flour, olive oil...

Vegan Chocolate Desserts

You might probably ask, is chocolate vegan? The answer is a big, healthy YES ! Since chocolates are created from roasted and ground cacao beans, this luxurious food staple is inherently plant-based. Now, since we are talking about chocolate, do you know that you can incorporate chocolate into vegan dishes , especially desserts? This article is especially dedicated for those newbie vegans who want to learn vegan food preparation. Keep on reading, because we’ve compiled three fun vegan chocolate recipes that you can prepare at home today! Vegan Chocolate Pudding If you want to experience a rich and velvety chocolate dessert, you will surely love this pudding. Not only is this vegan and cruelty-free, but it’s also 100% dairy-free. Recreate this two-ingredient delight that kids will surely love to eat - Simply Recipes’ Vegan Chocolate Pudding . Remember to prepare your tummies before eating, its sweetness is totally addictive. Fudgiest Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake Its name ...

Best Austrian Cities To Visit During A Vegan Cruise

We all know that your itchy feet want to travel the world after this pandemic crisis. Well, there’s nothing wrong with that! Exploring and appreciating the beauty of things that  the world offers is innate to all of us. One of the most unique travelling ideas to do once the coronavirus is done is through a voyage via vegan river cruises . Taking a cruise is fun, but have you ever tried riding a river cruise? If you want to try this experience out, lucky you! Vegan Culinary Cruises will take a 7-day sail ride through the beautiful Danube river in Central Europe. The specialized cruise will have land tours in various cities in the region. Austria is one of the nations highlighted on this fun vegan trip. Now, what are the best metros you can visit during this river escapade? Vienna  The Prater and the Giant Ferris Wheel You can not talk about Austria without gushing about its historical capital city Vienna. Known as the world’s City of Music due to its long lasti...