Category Archives: Travel

Vegan in Prague: Lehka Hlava

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Jenny

Lehka Hlava is one of Prague’s most popular meat-free eateries, but I find everything about it a bit baffling – including its popularity.  Let’s start with the decor, though.  We were seated in quite a dark room with a dark … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Manchester: Healthy Spirit

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Jenny

When Dr HH and I first moved in together in Manchester, we were living in a place that was…a mixed bag.  It was cheap, spacious, equidistant between our work places and easily reached on public transport.  Alas, it also had … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Dresden: Falscher Hase

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Jenny

My students were unimpressed when I told them I was going to Brno last September.  They were much more encouraging about my daytrip to Dresden in November.  I eagerly asked them for suggestions.  “Shopping!” they all cried eagerly.  “Primark!  It’s … Continue reading →

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Vegan in the Lake District

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Jenny

Despite being a northerner, I had never been to the Lake District until last summer.  When we decided to quit our jobs and move to Prague, an obvious highlight was the fact that we could actually have a summer holiday … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Prague: Belzepub

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Jenny

When I’m looking for vegan eateries in a city, Happy Cow is always my first port of call.  However, Dr HH frequently berates me for focussing on the 100% vegan options on there, rather than looking at all the options. … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Budapest

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Jenny

After three weeks of holiday, I’m dragging myself back to work this morning and feeling rather unhappy about the situation.  So allow me to cast my mind back to those happier times three weeks ago.  Before flying home to the … Continue reading →

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2015 Hits & Misses

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Jenny

A few years ago I commented to my brother:  “Hasn’t this year gone quickly!”, to which he calmly replied:  “No.  This is just the normal speed of life.  Get over it.”  Nevertheless, let me say again that this year has … Continue reading →

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A Vegan Christmas 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Jenny

Merry Christmas!  I have enjoyed the festive season as much as ever, and eaten exceptionally well.  Today we’re having a second Christmas celebration so it’s not quite over yet, but here’s a little look back at some of the vegan … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Manchester: Christmas at Teatime Collective

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Jenny

UPDATE: THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED IN 2018 Christmas is my favourite time of year, and it’s always extra special when it involves travelling home for a prolonged holiday.  This year I’m spending over two weeks in Manchester, and I’m trying to … Continue reading →

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Vegan Afternoon Tea: The Garden, Hale

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Jenny

And so we come to the last afternoon tea of the year.  As the summery colours suggest, this was devoured back in August to celebrate my mum’s birthday before I moved abroad.  It was a hectic time, so I was … Continue reading →

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