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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Cozy Christmas! Gift Ideas to Stay Warm and Relaxed this Holiday Season!

plantbasedandwelltraveled 24th November 2022
It’s Christmas time! I love this time of year, and thankfully my little guy is just as excited! I definitely brought elements of the traditional North American Christmas with me to Spain. Inspired by my Granny, I didn’t understand how important decorating and making this time of year special was…

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Gift Ideas for the teachers, tutors, coaches, and caregivers in your life!

plantbasedandwelltraveled 24th November 2022
It’s that time of year again. For most of us, the festive season is a favorite time of year, but it’s a lot of work. Major props for people who have many children, but I find even with one, there is a lot to organize. I love gift-giving and consider…

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Vegetarian food

Canadian Thanksgiving

plantbasedandwelltraveled 3rd October 2022
Tips and ideas for celebrating the holiday with a plant-based meal If you’re like me, it’s been a while since you had a real authentic Canadian Thanksgiving. And even longer since you’ve had one that involved meat items. I have now been vegan or vegetarian since 2015, so I can’t…

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Are you ready to move to another country?

plantbasedandwelltraveled 22nd September 2022
Things you should consider before your expat adventure I have been an expat/immigrant or foreigner living in another country a few times in my life, but only twice for long periods. My experiences and the stories of fellow long-term travelers have taught me a few things about preparing to live…

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France

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Spain

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Vegetarian food

Top 10+ Restaurants 2022

plantbasedandwelltraveled 20th September 2022
Another year of great dining in Spain and finally another country! The pandemic slowed many of us down, but it didn’t entirely stop us from getting out and trying some great restaurants or becoming regulars at a handful of favorite places. So in no particular order, here are my favorite…

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La Roca Village, Spain

plantbasedandwelltraveled 19th September 2022
Easily one of the happiest places to hang out on a Saturday and more importantly Sunday. Like many other European countries, Spain’s shops remain closed on Sundays. But not La Roca Village. A classy, bright outdoor shopping area that caters to locals as much as to tourists. Located about 40…

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Spain

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Canary Islands – Lanzarote

plantbasedandwelltraveled 19th September 2022
Lanzarote was the first Canary Island we visited and a very good ambassador for the other islands. We were impressed with its strange lunar landscape, black sand beaches, and many activities. Although this island has many affordable accommodations and amenities, it is clear that there is a lot of thought,…

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Puigcerdà

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Puigcerdà

plantbasedandwelltraveled 19th September 2022
I need to talk about this place as I’m obsessed with this town in the north of Catalonia, minutes from the Spanish/French border. We stayed here on a weekend ski trip to nearby La Molina ski resort. Puigcerdà is a two-hour drive from Barcelona city center and a 3.5-5 hour…

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France

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Narbonne

Gruissan & Narbonne

plantbasedandwelltraveled 19th September 2022
So it seems the seaside town of Gruissan is a well-loved and popular destination for the French and the Spanish. There are so many beautiful towns along the French Mediterranean but we quite by accident settled on Gruissan. A charming holiday destination with the typical south of France style -think…

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Cozy Christmas! Gift Ideas to Stay Warm and Relaxed this Holiday Season!

Canadian Thanksgiving

Are you ready to move to another country?

Top 10+ Restaurants 2022

La Roca Village, Spain

Canary Islands – Lanzarote

Puigcerdà

Gruissan & Narbonne

A Cozy Winter Escape at Minds & Mountains Eco Lodge: Skiing at La Molina, Vegan Delights, and Cerdanya region Bliss...

Colorful Layers for Cold Days...

What to Pack for a Weekend Away in The Pyrenees!