Many of us have felt extremely saddened and powerless by the animal cruelty you see in Petra. Indifference is one of the main challenges you encounter as well as the rampant abuse of donkeys, camels and horses.
In this week’s blog post, I share my recent experience with Petra’s working animals and seven ways you can help them today.
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My 10 cruelty-free [ + vegan ] everyday toiletries list will save you time and will help you buy more ethically-sourced everyday products which are both cruelty-free and vegan. From the time you wake up in the morning till the evening when you remove your make up and start getting ready for bed, your daily beauty routine is covered in this week’s blog post.
And if you’re like me, you might be also wondering what the difference is between cruelty free and vegan. Aren’t they the same? That’s what I thought, but I was wrong. I explain this as well in this article.
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The idea of forgoing all animal products for a month seems doable and even enticing, considering how much meat people eat during the holidays. In this week’s blog we’ll go over Veganuary; some of the reasons why omnivores are up for the challenge and how to make this 2020 Vegan January fulfilling.
P.S. Some of the facts I read to prepare for this article blew my mind, so take a seat and grab a cup of tea.
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Photo by Vegan Liftz on Unsplash
Reflecting on the positive changes this healthy lifestyle has brought and looking back at how much better we look and feel helps us stay committed. And if that isn’t enough think about this: for every year you’ve been vegan, you’ve saved hundreds of lives, water, forests, etc. I was shocked when I calculated what my impact has been so far. Check it out.
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This photo was taken at Basantapur (Kathmandu Durbar Square) in Nepal during one of my first photo shoots there. © Diana, The Elephant Soul
An encounter with a veterinarian who denied the impact of methane in the environment prompted me to write this week’s blog post and to pose some questions: Are we doing enough to reduce our environmental footprint in our nomadic lifestyle? Are we removed from a global concern due to the nature of our transient life? Is there something we could do/adopt/try wherever we are?
With the concern that many of us might not think it possible to go vegan while living overseas, I’ve put together 5 environmental reasons to help you see the potential and the opportunities there are for you and the planet, no matter where you live. I’ve also included useful links to recipes and contents for the omnivores who aren’t ready to make the shift. Enjoy and go green!
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During my last trip to Nepal, I shared this beautiful sunset with these magnificent souls while sipping a nice cup of green tea. Seeing elephants enjoying themselves without being forced to work carrying tourists on their backs is priceless. To find out more about this unique eco-lodge visit TigerTops Image: ©Diana from The Elephant Soul
In the past decade, my travel preferences have shifted. Whenever possible, I try to make it a part of my trip to visit legitimate sanctuaries and animal rescue organizations. I have put together a short and simple list of ethical choices we can make at any destination we visit this summer, plus
This list includes 7 ethical choices you can make anywhere you find yourself this summer and the recommendation of 8 wildlife-friendlly destinations that I have personally visited, all of which are legitimate venues and sanctuaries that humanely care for wild animals. Read on and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family! Visit theelephantsoul.com to learn
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This image was taken during my recent visit to Tiger Tops, the only elephant-friendly resort in Chitwan, Nepal
Books are great teachers, and it is my hope that these six book recommendations help us open our hearts wider to the wonderful sentient beings that we’ll hopefully get to share this planet with.
These book recommendations are for readers who love elephants and animals and for those looking for inspiration to help improve their lives. In this week’s post, you will find a brief summary of the 5 must-read books for elephant & animal lovers + 1 children's book recommendation to teach compassion.
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A beautiful sheep that I met during my trip to New Zealand.
Regardless of our lifestyle choices, what we do every day has an impact on animals, even if we don’t own one at all. And although it is wonderful to have a cruelty-free way of living, I know it us not feasible for everybody. The great thing is that we can still be kind no matter how small our efforts are and we’ll be rewarded for it. Here’s why.
Helping animals improves our humanness and boosts our happiness. It also helps us heal from trauma and depression. The following are five ways in which being kind to animals makes us feel better.
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