July 29, 2020

How to Be an Anti-Racist Traveler - It_s Bree and Ben

How to Be an Anti-Racist Traveler

July 29, 2020 1 Comment

Here are the ways you can be an anti-racist traveler and avoid falling prey to your own cultural biases.

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Our names are Benjamin Hagerty and Brianne Nemiroff. We’re a married couple originally from California. Since we became a couple in 2009, we have always been passionate about travel, both locally and abroad. We were inspired to take a long-term trip in 2017 to explore more of Canada and the U.S. and we soon realized that this wasn’t just a lengthy trip, but a new lifestyle choice, and that we were destined to explore.

@itsbreeandben

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We have much in store for you this week! We’ve p

We have much in store for you this week! We’ve posted not 1, not 2, but 3 new articles in Ben’s Vegan Vancouver.

First, Ben writes about the common themes that vegan entrepreneurs, or VEs, experience in the neighbourhoods of Kitsilano and Mt. Pleasant in the @cityofvancouver.

Then, Ben continues with the insights that he gained from visiting the VEs, and how to address the challenges that they face.

The series then concludes with a summary of the project, its significance, and what more research and further actions can be taken to ensure that vegan businesses thrive.

See the link in the bio of all of these and more!

#vegansofig #veganism #vegancommunity #veganvancouver #veganblogger #veganfood #vegantravel #ethicaltravel #kindtravel #vancouverblogger #hellobc #veganbusiness

Ben’s Vegan Vancouver may be written from Ben’

Ben’s Vegan Vancouver may be written from Ben’s own perspective, yet his observations during this project would not have been realized without the insights he learned from the entrepreneurs who voluntarily participated in this project by meeting and conversing with Ben in their establishments or online. He also researched books, newspaper archives, and academic journals to learn the history of vegetarianism and veganism in Vancouver and better understand what he was exploring.

This week, the fourth blog of the series, My Vegan Neighbours, introduces the 12 vegan entrepreneurs who participated in this project and showcases their businesses.

Next, the fifth blog reveals a brief history of, and how Religious Refugees, Rainbow Roads, and Ravenous Appetites during the counterculture movement all introduced vegetarian and vegan entrepreneurship to the Vancouver area.

Go to the link in our bio for these and more articles!

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Last week we introduced you to the first two blogs

Last week we introduced you to the first two blogs of Ben’s Vegan Vancouver - an academic, blog-based exploration of the Vancouver neighborhoods of Kitsilano and Mt. Pleasant. This week, we’re excited to continue with the next two blogs about the themes insights that Ben observed during this project.

The first blog this week delves into the question: does a vegan business need to have the principles of the vegan philosophy in its mission statement?

The second blog talks about how veganism may inform and shape sustainable and ethical travel.

Click the link in our bio to read these latest entries to Ben’s Vegan Vancouver, and be sure to be following us for more entries in this series.

Photos of sign and red grape tea with nut cream from @nuttea_canada in #kitsilano.

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We’re back! If you have been wondering why you h

We’re back! If you have been wondering why you haven’t heard from us in a while, it’s because of two things. One, promoting an ethical travel blog during a global pandemic seemed…well, unethical. Now that travel has returned and much of the world has dropped its COVID restrictions, we decided that 2023 is the year to come back.

Our new content features our new, seven-part academic blog series, Ben’s Vegan Vancouver, which will explore the ways in which vegan entrepreneurs in the Vancouver neighborhoods of Kitsilano and Mt. Pleasant experience the vegan philosophy…and much more!

Click here to check out the introduction and first blog, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with each new blog as it’s posted this month!

We will also be posting new city guides and discussing our new restaurant tier system very soon. More to come later this week!

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Our 3-day itinerary to Montréal has already becom

Our 3-day itinerary to Montréal has already become one of our most popular articles ever. This is incredible, and we're thanking you by providing a vegan restaurant guide, as well!
Our latest piece discusses 32 of the best vegan restaurants in Montréal where you can enjoy sushi, burgers, bagels, noodles, salads, bowls, pastries, and so much more.
Dig in and bon appétit! Click the link in our bio to read our latest article.

Some of our favorite travel memories have been in

Some of our favorite travel memories have been in @Montréal. We love walking the romantic streets of Old Montréal, pausing for espresso and maple candies. We enjoy finding hidden gems while digging through piles of books, sheet music, and vintage clothes in Plateau-Mont-Royal.
In our itinerary for three days in Montréal, we will guide you through the most beautiful and walkable neighborhoods, the best vegan restaurants, and the best small shopping streets. No matter if you’re visiting with your partner, your in-laws, or your trusty camera, prepare to be charmed by the beauty of this incredible city in Québec.
Click the link in our bio to read our latest kind travel guide.

One of our most popular blog posts is our vegan re

One of our most popular blog posts is our vegan restaurant guide to Washington, D.C. This week, we updated it for you so it not only has the best vegan restaurants, but also vegetarian restaurants and dozens of restaurants with clearly-labeled vegan options.
We added in @busboysandpoets, @plntburger, @oysteroysterdc, @donutrundc, and so much more. 🍩🍔🌮🥟🍪🥑
Click the link in our bio to read our updated guide to D.C.! 🏛

Photo is of the rose garden at University of British Columbia. 🌹

Today is our website's 2-year anniversary, which a

Today is our website's 2-year anniversary, which also means it's Bree's birthday!
To celebrate, we are posting a new vegan restaurant guide to one of our favorite cities in the U.S: Denver!
You may have already heard of @cityocity and @watercoursefoods, but you're also going to want to visit other stellar destinations such as @makebelievebakery, @banguptotheelephant, @meta.burger, and SO MANY MORE.
Save, pin, and share this beauty of a list as it has 33 vegan restaurants, vegetarian restaurants, vegan food trucks, and the best vegan options around town.

2 NEW BLOG POSTS: The Best Vegan Food at @disneyla

2 NEW BLOG POSTS: The Best Vegan Food at @disneyland +
The Best Vegan Food at Disney California Adventure Park. 🎡

The fact that there is enough information for two articles is such a relief as these parks did not used to be as vegan-friendly. 🥨

Now, you can find #DoleWhip, Vegetarian Gumbo, @impossible_foods Burgers, potato tacos, frozen drinks and parfaits (some with boba!), and plenty more.

BONUS: Since the majority of you did not grow up in California like we did, we also included a couple of tips for first-time visitors in our Disneyland article. 💙

Enjoy, share, and SAVE this article for later. Click the links in our bio to read our latest posts on #vegandisneyland and comment with your favorite Disney food below! 🍿

The weather has been absolutely beautiful in North

The weather has been absolutely beautiful in North Vancouver these past few days, so much so that we’ve explored a few more local parks.
After a walk this afternoon, we stopped by @heykokomo, one of the few 100% vegan places to grab a bite in all of North Vancouver. This is the Blueberry Matcha smoothie off their new summer menu and it was very refreshing. 🫐💙☀️🌿

**NEW BLOG POST** Our friend Rebecca Gade-Sawicki

**NEW BLOG POST**

Our friend Rebecca Gade-Sawicki, the founder of @veggiesabroad wrote a great piece for us titled, "10 Top Vegan-Friendly and Vegan Restaurants in Detroit." For those of you unfamiliar with her blog, she shares vegan guides to her favorite cities as well as other useful travel tips. She has a lot of vegan guides for Europe!
If you want to learn more about where to get the best Coney dogs, tacos, Po’boys, brunch, even how to get the cheese pictured above (it's from an artisanal dessert and cheese bar!), click the link in our bio to read our latest blog post.

Photo by @veggiesabroad, too. 🌿💚

Want to learn more about what we have seen and enj

Want to learn more about what we have seen and enjoyed since moving to Vancouver? Check out our stories today to see what #covidsafe activities we did and what vegan options we recommend in the Vancouver area. We found knishes, vegan bbq pork buns, beautiful bay views, cherry blossoms, and more. Enjoy!
Stay tuned for updates to our blog so we can help you begin to explore again as the world opens back up.

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