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Pomegranates are a favorite staple in Jordan. From salads to juice, they're present in everyday meals. These ones are from As- Salt, Jordan and were taken during my first trip there. Image © Diana - The Elephant Soul

Pomegranates are a favorite staple in Jordan. From salads to juice, they're present in everyday meals. These ones are from As- Salt, Jordan and were taken during my first trip there. Image © Diana - The Elephant Soul

5 Ongoing Challenges I Face as a Vegan [ & Practical Tools I've Found Along the Way]

Diana September 23, 2019

What are some challenges you have found since starting your vegan journey? Are you someone who would like to switch to this lifestyle and are wondering how to cope with social settings, traveling, eating well on the go, etc? During my past three years as a vegan, I have found some coping tools that help me stay on track with my beliefs and health habits.

In this week’s blog post, we’ll talk about 5 ongoing challenges we face as vegans and how having a plan and preparing ourselves for different scenarios can make a big difference in how we deal with them. I hope they help you too!

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In Climate Change, Environmental Footprint Tags Kris Carr, Sadia Badei, Environmental Footprint, Vegan Blog, Veganism, Vegan Overseas
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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

This photo was taken at Basantapur (Kathmandu Durbar Square) in Nepal during one of my first photo shoots there. © Diana, The Elephant Soul

5 Environmental Reasons to Go Vegan while Living Overseas

Diana September 17, 2019

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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In Animal Welfare, Environmental Footprint, Climate Change Tags Green Travel, Green Living, Vegan Overseas, Environmental Footprint
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Photo by Kevin McCutcheon on Unsplash

Photo by Kevin McCutcheon on Unsplash

Going Vegan while Living Overseas: The Challenges and Opportunities you Find when You Live Away from Home

Diana June 3, 2019

Are you considering going vegan? What are your major obstacles? In my case, fear was the main obstacle. I didn't want to be left out of social activities nor to have people confront me for my decisions, and quite frankly, I didn’t want to stop eating yummy desserts. 

Two and a half years ago I became while living in Nepal. Now in Jordan, I still encounter multiple challenges, but there has not been a day in which I’ve regretted making that decision. It is so exciting, so right and delicious!

Here are 5 challenges and opportunities I have found so far, plus a ton of resources for you to read, watch and try!

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Tags Vegan Travel, Lifestyle Blog, Veganism, Expat Blog, Vegan Overseas, Cruelty-Free Living, Ethnic Food, Nepali Food, Vegan Staples, Going Vegan, Expat Living
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How to Host a Hygge [Vegan] Coffee Morning -3 Easy Ideas to Enjoy in 2019

Diana January 7, 2019

The purpose of small, intimate gatherings, like hosting a coffee morning at home, is to cultivate a sense of belonging, of safety, of trust and friendship. You can create a relaxing atmosphere in which both your home and your attitude are welcoming and warm. So gather your favorite people, light those candles and share some delicious vegan comforting food!

With these tips and simple recipes you will definitely experience that #hygge feeling you want everyone to have on your next vegan coffee morning. Hyg dig!

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Tags Vegan Blog, Vegan Overseas, Going Vegan, Vegan Entertaining, Hygge, Lifestyle Blog, Comfort Food, Cruelty-Free Living, Expat Living, Expat Blog
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