plantbasedandwelltraveled

Hello, I’m Joanne. A Canadian living in the Barcelona area with my family. I am a long-time traveler and lover of all things plant-based and wellness living.

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Bring on September! Embracing Bold Colors, Patterns, and Textures for Fall 2024

plantbasedandwelltraveled 9th September 2024
September is here! And there are so many lovely new clothes and accessories to freshen up our autumn wardrobes. I love mixing bold colors and patterns with lovely shades of brown, blue and green. And texture is key too- from soft vegan leathers and suedes to waffle like cottons. And…

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Sunglasses

Sustainable sunglasses

The Many Shapes of Tortoiseshell…

plantbasedandwelltraveled 17th August 2024
So many great tortoiseshell sunglasses! What a round-up of wonderful variations of this chic and unique design. If you want to go standard, lighter or darker, more leopard or fiery, there is bound to be a shape, color, and style here to suit you. Alba Sustainable Bio-Acetate Sunglasses – Tortoiseshell By…

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Men's Vegan Fashion

Vegan accessories

Someone mentioned a vegan tapas bar in Barcelona…Som-hi!

plantbasedandwelltraveled 24th July 2024
There’s a new vegan tapas bar in Barcelona. So, of course, after wondering what tapas they might serve, I had to know what one might wear? Something vegan or plant based of course, but also breezy and summer time chic! Clothing Leo Men’s Linen Shirt – Off White By KOMODO Mario Men’s…

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Quina calor, Eh?…

plantbasedandwelltraveled 24th July 2024
It’s starting to get hot and humid in Barcelona! The summer is here and we are ready for a good long stretch of summer time fun. Good thing there are some great local companies make hip and stylish clothing to stay cool in the heat. Two Thirds Barcelona is one…

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Men's Vegan Fashion

Just a quick Vermut in Gracia…

plantbasedandwelltraveled 23rd July 2024
If you’ve been to Barcelona, then you have probably heard of Vermut or Vermouth and the ritual of enjoying it with friends in the afternoon/evening. Whether at someone’s house or a local bar, Vermut with or without ice, with or without tapas, is chic and relaxed at the same time—much…

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Empuriabrava

Spain

Discover Empuriabrava: The Venice of Spain on the Costa Brava

plantbasedandwelltraveled 28th June 2024
What a wonderful little slice of heaven on earth. Empuriabrava is a unique vacation destination on the Costa Brava, Spain. Located less than 2 hours from Barcelona and an hour from the French border, this area is known for its breathtaking views, beaches and canals. Some call it the Venice…

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plantbased food

Vegan food

Top Vegan Eats and Ice Cream in Seville!

plantbasedandwelltraveled 27th June 2024
There are so many great restaurants for every time of day! But this family tends to specialize in breakfast and lunch! We were very happy with our options even though none of these restaurants were solely vegan. We usually go for savory items at breakfast, but most of these places…

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Italy

Rome

Vegan food

Vegan Restaurant

Favorite Vegan Restaurants in Rome…

plantbasedandwelltraveled 25th June 2024
There are so many great Vegan and Vegetarian restaurants in Rome. When I traveled there in 2017 – Ops! Vegan Restaurant was the stand out favorite. I remember asking them a few times if the food was vegan as it was so delicious. However, my husband was recently in Rome…

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Men's Vegan Fashion

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Summer Essentials

Summer holidays

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Vegan Shoes

June – PortAventura and Game Changers…

plantbasedandwelltraveled 25th June 2024
This month is all about our recent trip to PortAventura and the game changers I have discovered lately that have added tremendous value to my life. Whether it’s my new found obsession with kettlebells that allows me to build muscle mass and work up a sweat throughout the day, language…

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plantbasedandwelltraveled

Bring on September! Embracing Bold Colors, Patterns, and Textures for Fall 2024

The Many Shapes of Tortoiseshell…

Someone mentioned a vegan tapas bar in Barcelona…Som-hi!

Quina calor, Eh?…

Just a quick Vermut in Gracia…

Discover Empuriabrava: The Venice of Spain on the Costa Brava

Top Vegan Eats and Ice Cream in Seville!

Favorite Vegan Restaurants in Rome…

June – PortAventura and Game Changers…

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