90 VegNews HOLIDAYS 2019
@vegan_secretmenu
Each year, Starbucks’ signature white-
and-green coffee cups turn red to signal
the coming of holiday drinks. And each
year, vegans are seemingly left out
in the cold. Now, with this Instagram
dedicated to veganized secret-menu
hacks, we can join in on all the
toffee-infused, peppermint-
loaded, caramel-flavored fun
(order the Christmas Cookie 2.0 latte,
trust us). So grab your phones
and reusable cups, because
‘tis the season for sipping.The Bearded Vegans
Hosted by Paul Steller, math teacher
and pop-punk musician, and Andy
Tabar, founder of Compassion Co., this
podcast features in-depth, frank,
and honest discussions about the
ethical gray areas of veganism,
from body-shaming and self-care to
film reviews and climate change. Take
a listen to the episode on burnout,
which features 15 activists from some
of the world’s largest animal-rights
organizations discussing how to stay
balanced and hopeful.@vegansofldn
London takes its holiday festivities seriously.
With stunning, snow-dusted decorations
lining the streets to iconic backdrops (Big
Ben! Westminster Abbey! The London
Eye!), England’s bustling capital is the
place to be this holiday season—and this
mouthwatering Instagram is just the
travel companion to help you navigate it.
Scroll to find out where to score everything
from the city’s best croissants, creamy
coconut-chocolate liqueur, and leftover
vegan turkey sandwiches so you, too,
can eat like vegan royalty.Water Thru Skin
Miami-based vegan yogi Valeria Hinojosa
ditched her corporate job and workaholic
tendencies to pursue a soul-enriching
lifestyle dedicated to travel,
sustainability, and waste-free living.
In her Forbes-featured bilingual blog,
Hinojosa details her favorite ethical fashion
finds, eco-conscious hotels, and non-toxic
makeup brands. Check out her wellness
guide to Bali and her stay at
a bohemian eco-lodge.Loud Noodle
Sydney-based Liz Miu helms this
brightly hued channel that's a veritable
universe of authentic vegan Asian
food with instructional videos
on how to make plant-based Prawn
Dumplings, Crispy Peking Duck
Pancakes, and Sweet Red Bean Pocket
Waffles. Check out her Culture Bite
playlist for crave-worthy videos as she
searches for the best vegan ramen, eats
all matcha-infused meals, and shows
viewers the best plant-based finds
at Korean supermarkets.The Vegan View
What this weekly talk show lacks in
Whoopi Goldberg, it more than makes
up for in plant-based know-how. Hosted
by millennial vegans Nisha Balsara,
Nicole Vranjican, and Hannah Hagler,
The Vegan View delves into all-things
food, fashion, and advice. Don’t
miss their Holiday Help playlist,
featuring videos on everything from
vegan trick-or-treating to gift-giving to
seasonal product taste tests.LOOK NO FURTHER FOR THE VERY BEST
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