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Travel Guide | Our Favorite Vegan Eats in Portugal

November 8, 2019

For a country known for fresh seafood and meat-based traditional meals, we were pleasantly surprised by the wide selection of vegan offerings throughout Portugal. We’ve rounded up just a few of our favorite spots! #worldveganmonth

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In Travel Tags vegan, world vegan month, veganuary, portugal, porto, lisbon, lisboa, coimbra, lagos, travel guide, travel, eu, euorpe, yummy, sintra1, ## **BEM VINDO A LISBOA!** Welcome to Lisbon (AKA Lisboa to the Portuguese and us for the purposes of our posts), Portugal’s capital and largest city. The importance of Lisboa is its strategic location at the mouth of the Tagus River, the longest river in the Iberia Peninsula - divided between Portugal, Spain, Andorra, France, and Gibraltar. The harbor is naturally sheltered making it a significant seaport for trade between the Mediterranean Sea and northern Europe throughout history. One of the oldest cities in western Europe, Lisboa’s history can be traced back to 800 B.C! The area has been occupied by many civilizations including the Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, and Moors, among others. This established a unique mix of culture, history, and architecture throughout the area. Though much of how the city appears today was defined by a terrible natural catastrophe in 1755. On November 1, 1755, an estimated 8.5–9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Lisboa in the Kingdom of Portugal. It caused extreme structural damage to many of the buildings. Additionally it knocked over lit candles in churches, shops, and homes starting several deadly fires. Combined with a subsequent tsunami from the aftermath, Lisboa was left almost totally destroyed. Shocks from the earthquake were felt around the country—coastal villages in the Algarve and even inland castles experienced heavy damages. Considered one of the deadliest earthquakes in history, the death toll in Lisboa is estimated between 10, 000 and 100, 000 people. This earthquake shaped much of the country. Palaces, cathedrals, churches and homes were destroyed and although over following centuries many were repaired and restored, others were left to fall into ruins. Additionally priceless artifacts, paintings, historical records, and books were lost. Throughout the country you’ll find areas such as the Alfama district in Lisboa with parts dating back nearly 800 years, but due to the earthquake the next neighborhood over, Baixa, dating back less than 300 years. This catastrophe greatly shaped the county, the city, and its history. The concentration of buildings and the population of Lisboa are around Baixa, the now downtown, which was established on the original palace grounds prior to 1755, although it is worth exploring the surrounding neighborhoods of Chaido, Bairro Alto, Alfama, Graça, and the further out districts of Belém and Sintra. _Note: This itinerary will try and cover most of these for you. :)_ I know you’ve just arrived in the city, but since both Belém and Sintra are worth an entire day trip I wanted to spread them out in the itinerary. Today is about exploring Belém and getting oriented in this colorful, lively city!, lisboa1
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Hi, I'm Shalan! Studioist.co is my journal devoted to adventures, creativity, recipes, and my husband LeBraun and I's semi-nomadic lifestyle. I spend most of my days wondering how to combine my two loves, traveling and illustrations. The rest of my time I spend trying to create awesome gluten-free, dairy-free recipes. I want this to be a place of inspiration and encouragement as well as a fun place to spend your time. And yes, sometimes it gets messy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.


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Homemade popsicles make a simply subLIME treat! Canada Day 🇨🇦and the 4th of July 🇺🇸are coming up next week + there’s nothing like enjoying a cold popsicle on a hot day. ☀️ It’s the ultimate refresher! | Recipe on the blog

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Hi, 👋 I’m Shalan. I love Rice Krispie treats, illustrating buildings, walking outside + spending hours in bookstores. #fridayintroductions 
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GF/V STRAWBERRIES & CREAM CHEESE TOAST // Now everybody is on the avocado toast train, and admittedly it’s one of my favorites as well, but for a colorful, fresh summer alternative we’re hopping aboard the strawberry toast train. 🍓A
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PARIS ITINERARY PT 2 // Spiral outward on the second half of our 10 day itinerary—La Rive Guache,  La Marais, Montparnasse + Versailles! Now on the blog.

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🇫🇷 Nestled on a cobbled stone corner of Paris’ charming Montmartre neighborhood, La Madison Rose has been serving up coffee to the local artists and writers for more than 100 years! 
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🇫🇷 Lesser know that its neighbor Notre-Dame de Paris, Saints-Chapelle is not to be missed! It has one of the most extensive 13th century stained glass collection anywhere in the world. 🤩 Seriously WOW!
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🇫🇷 PARIS ITINERARY PT 1 // You could spend years in Paris and still have more to see, it’s just that kind of place—a city filled with enchantment! 
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Summer Treats!

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Strawberry Cream Pie
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Strawberry Cream Pie

This no-bake treat is super easy—a creamy combo of sweet vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries (or fruit of choice) with the scattered crunch. Essentially all the best textures in a chilled layered dessert. It’s definitely one to bring to a backyard party or family get together. It’s not so much a “pie” as a layered dessert, but that’s what we have been calling it so there you go

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pretzel Salad
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pretzel Salad

This Southern summer classic has a little bit of something for everyone. It’s sweet, crunchy, creamy, bright…basically all the flavors of summer. 

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Gluten-Free Watermelon, Tomato + Feta Salad
Gluten-Free Watermelon, Tomato + Feta Salad

The perfect summer day calls for a perfect summer dish and for me no other fruit epitomizes summer more than watermelon.

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Gluten-Free, Vegan Peach Crisp
Gluten-Free, Vegan Peach Crisp

One of the best things about summer is the fresh produce, like these fabulous Georgia Peaches! As soon as I get those fuzzy, ripe peaches in my hands, my mind whirls with all their potential—crumbles, pies, galettes, tarts, popsicles, scones, ice cream, salad…the list goes on and on!

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Rum Cake
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Rum Cake

We’ve been on an island-high since returning from the Bahamas and we’re craving some of the good stuff. That’s right, some of that sweet nectar—Caribbean rum!

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A FEW OF MY FAVORITES

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#shabraun | Our Rehearsal Dinner Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
#shabraun | Our Rehearsal Dinner Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films

Our rehearsal dinner at Old Lahaina Luau on Maui. Captured by the extremely talented Dallas Wilson Wedding Films.

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Travel Guide | Nashville Wall Guide Pt. 1 - Where to get that IG-Worthy Mural Shot
Travel Guide | Nashville Wall Guide Pt. 1 - Where to get that IG-Worthy Mural Shot

Locals and those just in Nashville for the weekend capture their experience with photos in front of one (if not several) of the city’s colorful walls and murals. They’re the perfect insta-opportunity!

Instead of driving around hoping you’ll find what you’re looking for, I’ve rounded up some of our favorite Instagram-worthy walls throughout downtown Nashville and the surrounding neighborhoods.

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#shabraun | Our Wedding Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
#shabraun | Our Wedding Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films

Our August destination wedding day beautifully captured by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films in Kula on Maui, Hawaii.

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Gluten-Free, Vegan S’more Cookies
Gluten-Free, Vegan S’more Cookies

So to recap, these cookies…well—They’ve got chocolate chips. They’ve got marshmallows. They’re gluten-free. They’re vegan. ‘Nuff said.

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Travel Guide | Maui, Hawaii
Travel Guide | Maui, Hawaii

Besides the obvious words like tropical and beautiful that come to mind when describing Maui, another word comes to mind—unexpected. Maui has unexpected gems around every corner.

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Gluten-Free, Keto Lemony Lemon Bars
Gluten-Free, Keto Lemony Lemon Bars

And with Easter right around the corner I knew I wanted to make something bright, fresh, and bursting with the goodness of Spring (+ Keto-approved). Fresh, tangy lemons create a smooth, dreamy filling, held up by a sweet, almond flour crust. Then lightly dusted with a confectionary sugar substitute for an easy layered dessert.

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Homemade popsicles make a simply subLIME treat! Canada Day 🇨🇦and the 4th of July 🇺🇸are coming up next week + there’s nothing like enjoying a cold popsicle on a hot day. ☀️ It’s the ultimate refresher! | Recipe on the blog

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Hi, 👋 I’m Shalan. I love Rice Krispie treats, illustrating buildings, walking outside + spending hours in bookstores. #fridayintroductions 
The charming @shakespeareandcoparis has a collection that is literally overflowing into the sidewalk. ?
GF/V STRAWBERRIES & CREAM CHEESE TOAST // Now everybody is on the avocado toast train, and admittedly it’s one of my favorites as well, but for a colorful, fresh summer alternative we’re hopping aboard the strawberry toast train. 🍓A
Rêve un petit rêve de moi! 💕
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#ilovemyhusband #hubbyandwifey #paris #parisjetaime #parisfrance #loveinparis #cityoflove #highscoolsweethearts #lockbridge #lockbridgeparis #studioist
PARIS ITINERARY PT 2 // Spiral outward on the second half of our 10 day itinerary—La Rive Guache,  La Marais, Montparnasse + Versailles! Now on the blog.

Studioist.co/posts/travel-itinerary-10-days-in-paris-2
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🇫🇷 Nestled on a cobbled stone corner of Paris’ charming Montmartre neighborhood, La Madison Rose has been serving up coffee to the local artists and writers for more than 100 years! 
Hand-drawn + watercolored illustration now available in my
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