Before moving to the Isle of Skye for two months last January, I was worried about how to…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved animals and hated animal cruelty. I always tried to do the right thing, helping animals in need whenever I could. But at the same time, I was eating meat and consuming dairy every single day. Deep down, I knew something didn’t align, but it wasn’t until I watched a horrific video of chickens being slaughtered that I truly realized I needed to make a change. So, on September 1st 2015, I became vegetarian.
During the first two years, I truly believed I was doing enough. I thought cutting out meat and fish was sufficient to prevent animal cruelty. After all, I assumed vegans were mostly in it for health reasons, because dairy and egg production didn’t hurt animals… right? I couldn’t have been more wrong. The truth is, like many others, I hadn’t read into veganism. I knew nothing about the realities behind the dairy and egg industries.
Fortunately, I had friends who were vegan and began gently educating me. As I learned more, I knew I wanted to go further – someday. But I still felt unsure and scared that I wouldn’t be able to commit fully. I feared nutritional deficiencies, social challenges, and the unknown. Still, I started taking small steps, gradually cutting out dairy, honey, and eggs from my everyday life, though I often let things slide when I was eating out or travelling. I have to admit, my heart wasn’t 100% in it yet. I’d occasionally “accidentally” buy cheese or chocolate.
Everything changed in the summer of 2018 when I finally sat down and read about veganism. I learned about the immense suffering behind animal products, the devastating impact of animal agriculture on our planet, and the surprising health benefits of a plant-based diet. That was it – I was done making excuses.
On September 1st, 2018 – my third “veggieversary” and the day I moved to Greenland – I made a vow to go fully vegan. No more compromises. Just plants, for the rest of my life. And I feel healthier, more grounded, and better aligned with my values.
Since becoming vegan, I’ve kept up the lifestyle while traveling – even in places where it seemed nearly impossible. I’ve managed to be vegan in places like the Arctic, rural Russia, and on remote islands in the Faroe Islands. Below, you can read more about my journey into veganism, and find vegan travel guides to the places I’ve lived or explored extensively as a plant-based traveller.