Now that I finally am done traveling I have a moment to sit down and re-cap what I've seen and where I've been!
Vegas - You may have seen my post about Vegas. Vegas is one of those places where you over indulge for maybe 48 hours and then curse the place on your travels home. I can't even tell you how many times the phrase "I hate Vegas I'm never coming back" has come out of my mouth, and how many times I have gone back....But honestly, we did Vegas right, and I had an absolute blast even at a sales conference.
Austin - Austin, TX is like a home away from home...(and home) to me. I grew up on the east coast, I currently reside in Los Angeles, and I spend about a month every year in Austin, TX for SXSW. I've already shared my delicious Vegan findings with you and suggestions for restaurants - but here are some more suggestions in case you are ever traveling through.
Silhouette - Located on 7th and Congress, this place is a quiet get away from the hustle and bustle of 6th street and has surprisingly good prices for food and cocktails. Try the Miami Roll and the Avocado Roll - and if you're feeling a little crazy try the "Shiso Cray Cray" cocktail.
Hoboken Pie - For an extra $3 you can make a Vegan pizza with Daiya cheese! Any toppings you want - I rocked the pineapple and mushroom, but they have TONS of veggies to choose from.
Fogo De Chao - Yes, I know, it's an Authentic Brazilian Steakhouse, but if you are traveling with meat eaters (as I was) don't count this place out as a Vegan Heaven! Their salad bar is TO DIE FOR.... something I still dream about at night. The best part is that you can ask what anything and everything is cooked in, and they will provide any sides for you without butter or cheese. Yay Fogo!
There are so many other resources to finding new and exciting places to try as well. I like this site: VegAustin
Family / Friends visiting - In between all my travels I had the privilege of having my amazing Mother and my best friend from home come to visit. I made both of them eat mostly Vegan with me all weekend, and I have to say both were pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was.
Susan G Komen Run - This was an awesome race and an overall amazing experience. I finished 17th out of all the ladies in the group, 56th overall - yay Vegan athletes!
If/when this race comes to your town, get involved! It was so inspiring watching a parade of breast cancer survivors walking around with HUGE smiles on their faces because they fought and won. The only thing we can do is raise money for the cause so more of us can fight and win, or learn how it's possible to not have to fight at all (*whole foods plant based diet cough*).
And there you have my last few months!
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