The next step towards a vegan word: A worldwide vegan currency! A few weeks ago I found out that the British 5-pound bank note contains animal fat. It´s not vegan. That got me thinking. Is it time for a vegan currency? Since I cannot control how my currency is produced or what happens with my money when it leaves my hands, I started wondering if there was a truly…
If you are vegan, please give yourselves a hand ladies and gentlemen. Celebrate! Why? Because you are true heroes! Seriously. I’m not kidding. What´s a hero? Let’s have a look at the definition: A hero is a person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Ok. Let´s see: Courage. As a vegan you still are a leper in a way. In a good way. Choosing to swim against the current…
Believe it or not, but Mallorca is the top destination for vegans in Europe. I know I’m using superlatives here, but I do believe it’s true. Not only are more and more high-class restaurants (such as the “Hotel Valldemossa” or the two-star Michelin restaurant “Es Fum”) starting to offer extensive vegan menus, but the local government is also recognizing the rising number of vegans on the largest Balearic island. How do I know? Well,…
Before I went on my first trip to Thailand I had heard a bunch of rumors about whether or not Thailand would be a good place for vegans. Bangkok was supposed to be super easy. Phuket impossible. It turns out that it actually doesn’t matter what they tell you. When you get there, things will be different. Why? Because even though there might be a lot of vegan restaurants in…