Whether you’re a tourist or an expat, a short trip in Spain usually involves a seaside town or bustling city. Although Catalonia has some truly breathtaking seaside gems, there are many wonderful mountain, and national park regions. Ski resorts, nature hikes, mountain biking, and historic…
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Greece – Athens and Santorini
Greece! One of the best trips I’ve ever been on. We went over the winter holidays in 2017 and spent New Year’s in Athens before flying to Santorini, then spent a few more days in Athens before flying home. The food, history, sites, sunsets, and…
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Chile Itinerary – Santiago, Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar, Easter Island
Day 1 – Arrive in Santiago, and go to accommodation. Depending on when you arrive and where you are staying, take a walk nearby, and check out the shops and restaurants. Breakfast/lunch/dinner Day 2 – Hop on Hop off the bus or book a half…
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Arvoleda
I visited this restaurant on a whim as it was walking distance from my backpackers. On the second floor across from a park, it’s a nice space with great views for people watching. The menu has a great selection fun faux hot dogs or seitan…
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Mantras Veggie Cafe
200 metros Este, 25 metros Sur de la Rotonda del Farolito Bariio Escalante, San Jose, Costa Rica Costa Rica was always one of those places I wanted to go but thought I should really go to a Yoga retreat or take a surf course, which…
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Avocado, Athens
Nikis 30, Athina 105 57, Greece Whenever I even hear someone mention this eatery, I immediately smile and start rambling about the lemongrass mushroom soup and the ceasar salad! I’m pretty sure we ate here at least three times on our trip to Athens, as…
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Panaderia Los Abuelos
Calle Bajo Amarillo, 6 Corralejo This little bakery is on a narrow street just a short distance from a busy square that is home to three vegan/vegetarian restaurants and a gelato shop with a good selection of plant-based gelatos. Although we visited in June and…
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Jardim das Cerejas, Lisbon
CalΓ§ada do Sacramento 36, 1200-394 Lisboa, Portugal I think I always tell the same story when mentioning this restaurant. My husband and I had been walking up and down Lisbon’s steep, hilled streets when we decided to go into this place to check our phones…
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King’s Cafe
192 Augusta Avenue Toronto, ON M5T 2L6 This place is such a gem. Located in the hip, happening and cool Kensington Market, downtown Toronto, it’s a vegan Chinese restaurant that offers table service, takout and a little shop. Not only is Kensington a must visit…