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Vegan Stuffed Peppers

By: Melissa Ann Maida March 4, 2021

  Italian flavored tempeh stuffed peppers.

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Lentil Mushroom Stew

By: Melissa Ann Maida February 20, 2021

  Think deconstructed vegan Shepard's Pie!

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10 Things That Surprised Me About Medellín

By: Melissa Ann Maida February 13, 2021

I stayed in Medellín for over 10 months in 2020. While the vast majority of that time was spent in self-isolation, I still got to know the city, and culture, quite well. I have compiled this list of 10 things that surprised me about Medellín, and Colombia as a whole. Some are pleasant, others not so much.

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Viral Tik-Tok Pasta Veganized

By: Melissa Ann Maida February 6, 2021

Quick, simple, baked vegan feta pasta dish. The ultimate vegan comfort food.

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Reflecting on 2020

By: Melissa Ann Maida February 1, 2021

Am I the only person who feels like the New Year actually starts on February 1st? That January is a transition month, a limbo period, between the old and the new? 2020 is finally over and done with, but what does that even mean? I can appreciate that the New Year symbolizes hope and a fresh start for many, including myself. The start of 2021 also aligns with a huge life transition for me- I left Medellín and am back in Chicago. Before I can fully move into 2021 and open myself up to what it has to offer, I have to reflect on my 2020 experience.

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Domicillio Vegano Medellín

By: Melissa Ann Maida December 16, 2020

I have been self-isolating in Medellín since March 20, 2020. Over the past 4+ months, I have gotten very familiar with the domicillio vegano (vegan home delivery) options near me. Here are my favorite domicillio vegano options in Medellín.

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Happy November: An Update

By: Melissa Ann Maida November 1, 2020

Santa Marta, a beach town on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, was a nice change of scenery. The actual city center is a bit gritty and loud, and of course it’s unfathomably hot and humid there, but watching the sunset from the pier, Scuba diving for the first time and making new friends who invited me out for vegan food and to Afro-Caribbean dance classes was EXACTLY what I needed!

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2020 Vision (Board)

By: Melissa Ann Maida September 14, 2020

During Medellin’s 164 day self-isolation, which included many days where we weren’t even allowed to go outside to walk or exercise, I made a vision board. My vision board is the product of self-isolation induced free-time, a craving for creative expression and a desire to put together some sort of “life plan” amidst the chaos that is 2020.

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Confronting Family and Friends Who Oppose Black Lives Matter

By: Melissa Ann Maida September 2, 2020

I am not sure what to do with the feelings of confusion, anger, sadness, disbelief and loss that I am still sitting in. My hope is that writing about this situation will not only help me process the emotions it evoked, but will also help others who are confronting family and friends who oppose Black Lives Matter.

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When I left behind my life in Las Vegas to travel indefinitely, this blog was a place for me to share travel tips and tell stories. Over the years it has evolved into a place for me to question everything and connect myself and others to what I discover... If you believe that Black Lives Matter, are into coffee shops, traveling, history, eating plants or meditating, and want to dismantle capitalism, white supremacy, and the patriarchy, we will probably vibe!

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Recent Articles

Vegan Stuffed Peppers
By: Melissa Ann Maida March 4, 2021
Lentil Mushroom Stew
By: Melissa Ann Maida February 20, 2021
10 Things That Surprised Me About Medellín
By: Melissa Ann Maida February 13, 2021
Viral Tik-Tok Pasta Veganized
By: Melissa Ann Maida February 6, 2021
Reflecting on 2020
By: Melissa Ann Maida February 1, 2021
Domicillio Vegano Medellín
By: Melissa Ann Maida December 16, 2020
Happy November: An Update
By: Melissa Ann Maida November 1, 2020
2020 Vision (Board)
By: Melissa Ann Maida September 14, 2020
Confronting Family and Friends Who Oppose Black Lives Matter
By: Melissa Ann Maida September 2, 2020
The One Where I Turn 31
By: Melissa Ann Maida July 28, 2020

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