Warburton is about an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s central business district. With its lush surrounds, secluded forests, gushing Yarra river and village vibe, Warburton is the perfect quick vegan getaway destination. Plus, there’s vegan-friendly hospitality is found in leaps and bounds here. Warburton is the perfect destination for weekend wandering. Find vegan-friendly comfort at the […]
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Geoff Stamp has a passion for all things travel and all things vegan. This is evident in his vegan travel club Vegan on the Map. Geoff was on hand to answer a few questions about his vegan travel business and his upcoming round the world vegan tour. He also discusses how travel may look like
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Australia has an obsession with racing animals. What’s disturbing is that people will travel vast distances to watch animals being raced. It makes you wonder what the appeal is, even after you analyse the cruelty involved. You’ll also find a predictable pattern when it comes to animal racing traditions in Australia. Wherever you find a
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We often hear ourselves say we love animals. However, where do we draw the line when it comes to loving animals? Do we love some and not others? Do we love those who are cute and cuddly or do we run in fear from those who may not fit into this category? To love animals
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It’s that time of the month again when we can put a vegan spin on the latest food and travel news. While we can’t travel too far, we can still dream about those itineraries waiting to be curated in our own countries. We can also dream about where to go when travel bubbles become a
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This week marked World Wildlife Day. On March 3 in 1973, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed. Now, March 3 celebrates and raises awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. However, we live in a world where humans are encroaching on the wilderness through
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This week, a developing news story about a prominent vegan animal rights activist and known influencer emerged. According to reports, the vegan activist invested a substantial amount of money into digital currency. It was alleged that the money was collected from fans and crowdfunding patrons. The vegan activist’s actions have since sparked debate about whether
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This week marks Fire & Tea’s 10th Birthday. You may not know, but Fire & Tea started out as a travel story blog so I could share the stories I wrote while out on the road or when I returned home. I was moved by the people I encountered, experiencing different cultures to mine, and
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A new year means new beginnings, new goals to achieve and new adventures to experience. When I first went vegan, it wasn’t an immediate thing. I decided to go vegan mid-way through 2012, and it took me a good six months before I removed all animal products from my diet. I initially cut out meat
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The act of Christmas gift-giving is a chance for you to give a vegan gift to someone who might not be vegan, or someone who is thinking about becoming vegan. This is a wonderful time to get that conversation going and pique someone’s interest if they’re curious about the vegan lifestyle. Likewise, Christmas is the
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