Category Archives: Travel

VeganMoFo 2019: Merci Moncher, Okayama

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Jenny

Travelling light makes everything so much easier. Wherever Dr HH and I are going, and for however many nights, we always pack the same amount: a regular, day backpack that will fit under the seat in front on a flight. … Continue reading →

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VeganMoFo 2019: Eko-in, Koyasan

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Jenny

Our main motivation for visiting Koyasan was to stay at one of the Buddhist monasteries and enjoy a massive feast! This was another example of traditional Japanese accommodation, but it was known as a shukubo, not a ryokan. It had … Continue reading →

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VeganMoFo 2019: Bon On Shya Cafe, Koyasan

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Jenny

Koyasan is another of those places that appears on almost every Japanese itinerary I looked at – it’s a small town full of Buddhist temples which double up as tourist accommodation, way up a mountain. Much like our earlier trip … Continue reading →

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VeganMoFo 2019: Slices, Osaka

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Jenny

Wherever you go in the world, you can always without fail find an Irish pub. Osaka was the first place where we found a Canadian one though! It was quite an unexpected discovery, and I don’t really know what makes … Continue reading →

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VeganMoFo 2019: Cafe Aina, Osaka

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Jenny

We spent three nights in Osaka, and truthfully I’d say it was too long. The best thing we did in Osaka was actually get a train to a different town! It was a 20 minute train ride to nearby Ikoma, … Continue reading →

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VeganMoFo 2019: Yunri and Cafe Atl

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Jenny

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Happy Cow, and we relied heavily on the app for nearby vegan options while we were in Japan. Opening hours were quite strange and unpredictable, cities were huge, and we didn’t … Continue reading →

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VeganMoFo 2019: Minto and The Giving Tree Cafe, Osaka

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Jenny

Weird. That’s the first word I wrote in my notebook about Minto in Osaka. It was just weird. We were looking for an eatery close to the train station, and Happy Cow was giving us this as a good option, … Continue reading →

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VeganMoFo 2019: Paprika Shokudo Vegan, Osaka

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Jenny

We loved our stay in Kyoto so much. It was a lovely place to visit, and I’m already dreaming of a return trip – we were so tired that we didn’t have time to see all the temples we’d wanted … Continue reading →

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VeganMoFo 2019: Le Sel Organic

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Jenny

Kyoto is definitely the place to go for good vegan ramen – we had two of the best of our holiday there, firstly at Engine Ramen and then here at Le Sel Organic. This place was quite an unexpected find. … Continue reading →

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VeganMoFo 2019: Premarché Gelateria, Kyoto

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Jenny

I often look back fondly on my summer holiday a couple of years ago when Dr HH and I toured the north of Italy and ate gelato every day of our two week trip. Every day! I was well-prepared for … Continue reading →

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