Travel

Vegan Travel – Easier Than Ever!

Vegan Travel – Easier Than Ever!

Posted on 05. Jan, 2010 by Yvonne Smith.

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One of the excuses I hear a lot when people explain to me why they’re no longer vegan or think they could never go vegan is that they travel a lot and it’s too hard.  I realize that not everyone is as obsessed with vegan travel as I am, but there are so many resources [...]

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2009 – What a Year!

2009 – What a Year!

Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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Dear Readers, For the last few weeks I have been musing over the last year and how fantastic it’s been.  Here are just some of the highlights: I started the year with my first vlog and a road trip across the country with a friend.  Ate some incredible food, met up with fabulous people and [...]

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The Veggie Grill – Great Food, Great Business

The Veggie Grill – Great Food, Great Business

Posted on 13. Aug, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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On my recent trip to Los Angeles for AR 2009, I had the privilege of meeting and sharing a meal with Kevin Boylan, one of the owners of The Veggie Grill. I was so inspired by his story, his business sense, and of course, the amazing food! The Veggie Grill has found the winning formula [...]

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Vegetarian Summerfest – More Than Just a Conference

Vegetarian Summerfest – More Than Just a Conference

Posted on 13. Jul, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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I have just returned from attending the North American Vegetarian Society’s Vegetarian Summerfest for the second year in a row.  I wrote about last year’s experience here and just as I knew it would be, it was an amazing, uplifting, inspiring and fun experience once again. There is just nothing quite like spending time with [...]

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Speaking at Vegetarian Summerfest

Speaking at Vegetarian Summerfest

Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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If you are planning on attending Vegetarian Summerfest this year, I hope you will come hear me speak.  My class will be called “Eating Vegan While on the Road” and I’ll be talking about just that.  There are some great speakers this year and I feel incredibly honored to be among them. I attended my [...]

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Back from Australia

Back from Australia

Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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Well, I am officially back from my month long adventure to Australia! I have heaps of travel scheduled for the spring and summer, but it’s nice to be home for a bit to take a breather and get caught up. Speaking of catching up, you may have noticed that I have a ton of new [...]

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Road Tripping Vegan-Style

Road Tripping Vegan-Style

Posted on 20. Jan, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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There are two things I never mind spending money on. One is food, because eating delicious, healthy, organic things equals health insurance. Great food nourishes our bodies, gives us pleasure and keeps us healthy. The second is travel. Travel nourishes the soul, gives us pleasure and keeps us alive with memories, experience, photos, etc. I [...]

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Lunch at VegNews

Lunch at VegNews

Posted on 18. Nov, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I just took a trip out to my homeland of Northern California for the San Francisco Green Festival.  The journey had many highlights, but one that really stands out is my lunch with the VegNews Magazine crew.  The weather was incredible and we got to sit outside on the sidewalk just steps away from the [...]

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Guest Blogger Marina Kuperman on Costa Rican Vegan Eats!

Guest Blogger Marina Kuperman on Costa Rican Vegan Eats!

Posted on 27. Oct, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Costa Rica Vegan Style! by: Marina Kuperman I’ve been traveling throughout Latin America for years and one thing I have noticed is that even though vegetarianism and veganism are practiced throughout these countries, the actual idea of it just isn’t vocalized as much. I’ve tried to explain this concept to the locals who eagerly nod [...]

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