Vegans are often in a position where we have to explain veganism to non-vegans. It usually comes up when we mention that we don’t eat certain ingredients. When non-vegans ask us the big question “Why are you vegan?” it’s always a difficult moment where we are not sure if we …
It’s sad that even today travel blogs continue to cater mainly to Westerners. We need to address this lack of diversity in travel blogging. This post has been on my mind for quite a while, and I finally got around to writing it. I am including several links for background …
If you’re vegan you’ve probably been asked to explain yourself various times. It can be frustrating to have to answer while at the same time being careful not to make the person who asked uncomfortable. Very often, non-vegans take offense and immediately start talking about why they’re not vegan. This …
This post was last updated on October 5th, 2019 Several rankings list Vienna as the world’s most livable city. But the racist street names in Vienna make you wonder: for whom?! On my recent trip to Austria’s capital, some of the street names I saw made me quite angry. They …
Before I share my suggestions for how to spend your layover in Athens, Greece, I want to comment briefly on the recent Greek election that seems to have changed some things in the Greek capital. The success of the conservative ND party worries me and people I know quite a …
This post was last updated on January 29th, 2019 In discussions about racism, the focus is usually on mainstream society and its treatment of ethnic minorities. What is not usually discussed is the racism within those communities themselves. We Don’t Talk about Our Own Racist Attitudes Many Muslims are aware …
This post was last updated on January 29th, 2019 Privilege is something that has often been discussed in recent years but rarely understood. One group of people that is often overlooked but could potentially explain the issue to those who enjoy privilege are people of mixed ethnicity. In this post, …
