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Travel

Veganism is one of the fastest
growing lifestyle movements
in the world. Many, however,

fi nd following vegan diets a
challenge while travelling. Before

you visit popular countries with
high meat consumption, a bit of
planning and forethought can help

overcome any inconveniences
you may encounter. Masala

provides a guide-to eating vegan
when travelling, by focusing on
three culturally-rich and beautiful

locales. The tips are not only
Vega-Bond
Vega-Bond based on how to survive as a

vegan traveller, but also how to
thrive in all foreign environments.
By Nina Narisa Phichitsingh
By Nina Narisa Phichitsingh
By Nina Narisa Phichitsingh
Spain

In this beautiful land of amenco, siestas and tiki-taka football, one may think amenco, siestas and tiki-taka football, one may think
In this beautiful land of
nding vegan or vegetarian food would not be easy, as popularised meat dishes nding vegan or vegetarian food would not be easy, as popularised meat dishes
such as Jamón ibérico (cured ham), Chorizo and Squid ink seafood paella rule rule
the roost. However, with preparation, you can easily overcome these di culties. oost. However, with preparation, you can easily overcome these di culties.
the r
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Familiarise yourself with these useful Spanish phrases. For “I am vegan”, use “soy amiliarise yourself with these useful Spanish phrases. For “I am vegan”, use “soy
vegano” (male) or “soy vegana” (female) at restaurants. Replace the phrases with ano” (male) or “soy vegana” (female) at restaurants. Replace the phrases with
veg
“soy vegetariano” or “soy vegetariana” if you are vegetarian.
Paellaaella
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When sampling Spanish avours, you must order…
Paella: Luckily, vegan paella exists, and is known as Paella de verduras. The
delicious mélange incorporates vegetables like paprika, broccoli, artichokes,
tomatoes, carrots, beans and peas. In Valencia, where Paella originates from, the
locals say that good rice ultimately makes great paella. So a speci c short-grained
rice is used to absorb the multitude of avours without becoming overly dry, even
when the outside is a bit crunchy.
Espinacas con Garbanzos: Seville’s original dish of spinach cooked with garbanzo
beans can be made either dry or stew-like with a tomato-based sauce. This is a Espinacas con Garbanzos
warm cure for the frigid months of winter. Cooked in olive oil and seasoned with
paprika, it has a deep and smoky avour.
Gazpacho: Gazpacho is a concoction of raw vegetables blended into a chilled soup
— a perfect refreshment during hot summers. There are many colourful variations
of this appetiser, and popular ingredients include avocados, parsley, cucumber,
watermelon and grapes.

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Dock at the Gazpacho