My "Veggie" Miles / 累積飛行里「素」

在世界角落尋找美味和自己

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每一個國家、每一個城市——
每一次真實地遊走在想像了很久的空間。

對我來說,每一次出走,也是從新開始。
不知道是因為不熟悉那個地方、語言、天氣、還是時差——每一次也充滿未知的新鮮感,而這也是我為甚麼愛上旅遊,每隔幾個月就想出門的原因。

不過也因為那個未知,身為素食者的我,還是會有所準備的——

 

—即沖食品 防不時之需 —

記得小時候出門,總愛放一兩個杯麵在行李中,以防食物不合胃口(雖然大多時也是原封不動帶回家)。近幾年,我也有這個習慣,不過並非杯麵,而是一些即食的沖調食品,例如即沖燕麥片、芝麻糊等等。為甚麼呢?

因為每到一個地方旅行,人生路不熟,有時候語言也未必相通,有機會無法立刻找到素食餐廳,在普通餐廳也可能點不到「去掉肉類」的菜式。記得,有一次我前往日本白川鄉,因為入住的民宿提供晚餐及早餐,我已事先請懂日文的朋友幫忙通知民宿主人我是素食者,希望他們可以準備素菜餐點。民宿的主人是知道了,然後精心準備好豐盛的海鮮(他們就跟香港那大牌擋阿哥一樣都以為素食者就是不吃肉類而已)——結果最開心的,就是我男朋友了,一個人把兩份餐點吃完。民宿位置偏僻,沒有便利店在附近,那個晚上我就只好以燕麥片果腹。

 

—「Happy Cow」 App 助搜尋就近素食店—

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牙買加風素食 Jah Jah by Le TricycleAddress: 51 Rue De Paradis 75010 Paris

牙買加風素食 Jah Jah by Le Tricycle
Address: 51 Rue De Paradis 75010 Paris

全素越南菜 La Palanche d’AulacAddress: 13 rue Rodier, Paris, France, 75009

全素越南菜 La Palanche d’Aulac
Address: 13 rue Rodier, Paris, France, 75009

然而,這樣的情況其實很少發生,也可能是電郵表達得不夠清楚吧。其實,世界上有很多地方也流行素食,例如泰國、台灣、柏林、倫敦、紐約、洛杉磯等等。可能是宗教因素、又或者是愈來愈多人關注健康,找素食餐廳並非難事。

現在的科技一日千里,只要你手上有一部可以上網的手提電話,要找素食餐點就更容易了。無論是在Google或任何搜尋器輸入關鍵字如地點「巴黎」、「涉谷」,再加上「Vegetarian」、「Vegan」等字眼,即時會有很多媒體報道或網誌文章出現。最近我更喜歡用Google Map,只要輸入「Vegetarian food near me」,便會把附近的素食餐廳從地圖中顯示出來!

此外,手機應用程式「Happy Cow」我也是非常推介的。無論是全素餐廳、蛋奶素餐廳,或有賣素食食材的商店,只要一搜尋,就可以把在你所在位置附近的店給找到。而且,我最喜歡它的地方是,它具有用戶評分和價位,那就可以參考更多資料了(以防中伏)!我2017年到巴黎旅遊時,也在住宿地方附近找到了兩間素食餐廳,一家是非常美味的全素越南菜館,另一家則是牙買加素食小店,有熱狗和炸香蕉「薯」條!朋友去法國愛吃海鮮、芝士;我到法國愛找全素美食。牙買加菜,你沒有試過了吧?!

 

— 在農夫市集中尋「寶」—

最後一個小貼士是推介大家,可以找些有煮食設施的住宿,例如從Airbnb搜尋房源。假如,真的找不到素食餐點,那就可以自己下廚做!

這也會讓你發現更多的樂趣——每個國家的農夫市集,也是我最喜歡去的地方。走過這麼多市集,意大利的市集還是最叫人難忘。無論是農夫自家耕種的蔬果,還是親手造的糕點、麵包、薄餅、芝士、香料和醬汁等等,因為充滿著意大利的陽光和土地的養分,每一樣的品質也是非常高,也超級美味。

新鮮、五彩繽紛的蔬果讓人垂涎。我記得,那次到意大利背包遊的我想省錢,每天的早餐也自己準備——結果就買了一大堆時令的水果吃;也有幾個晚上,我在住處下廚煮意大利粉。相信我,在不熟悉的地方逛市集,和當地的小販農夫打交道,親手用新鮮的食材做餐點,將會是你旅程中,其中一個最難忘的回憶。

 
當然,與朋友相聚的時光也是令人難忘的回憶。

當然,與朋友相聚的時光也是令人難忘的回憶。

 
 

— 美味以外的旅行意義 —

 

旅遊的快樂,是在未知裡尋覓到的種種驚喜;找到好吃又地道的素食餐點,也讓我感到滿滿的幸福。
可能有人會覺得,素食者不就是在旅行中失去了品嚐好吃食物的機會嗎?
其實,好吃的素食也無處不在呀!

而且,我認為旅行的意義,不只在於尋找美味,而是在一個陌生的國度了解及重新發現自己;在回家後,保持著一樣的力量和勇氣好好生活下去。

 
 
2015年5月攝於意大利威尼斯聖路濟亞車站,是我第一次的背包旅行。

2015年5月攝於意大利威尼斯聖路濟亞車站,是我第一次的背包旅行。

 
 

這篇文章收錄於《素系風格——素食與簡約生活練習》一書中,Charlotte與天窗出版社合作出版的書藉;
於2018年夏天六月陸續上架,於香港及台灣各大書局有售。

 

LOVE,

CHARLOTTE

Back to School Essentials

August, the last week of Summer holiday. 

I still remember the mood at the end of this month, I'm more like rushing all my holiday assignments, spending every single day with friends and enjoying the last week of "freedom and happiness".

However, a new school year always fizzes with excitement. We have new plans, new things that we want to achieve... Here is a list of essentials I wish I've prepared before the school year start.

又到了開學前的最後一個星期。記得當年還要上學的我,總是到這個星期才急急的把所有作業做完,再每一天也和朋友們約會唱K踏單車... 希望把最好一星期的自由和快樂好好利用。
不過,新的學年其實也是新一頁的開始。一連串的計劃、歷程才剛剛展開。「工欲善其事,必先利其器」- 雖則這個可能是購物的借口,不過有些東西我的確覺得是必須擁有的。例如:每天也會用到的環保水樽、餐具、飲管;上課用的文具、筆記本;一對好的眼鏡和電腦保護幕等等。這些小物,除了實用,其實也代表著你擁有自己的一個Statement、是屬於自己生活態度。

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1. Reusable Water Bottle & Utensils Set

We tend to buy plastic water bottles whenever we are thirsty - no matter it is in the morning or after a sports lesson, because of it is so convenient. Even if more people tried to recycle, it still does not help a lot - studies show that in Hong Kong, we are disposing a large amount (5.28 million) of water bottle every single day! 
I strongly recommend that everyone should have bring their own "To-go" wares - from water bottle, to knife, forks, chopsticks... or even straw. It is a way more "fashionable" way of loving and protecting the world.

These items are my recent-favourite and I always remind myself to make sure I got these before I leave home:
Memo Bottle - I love how slim it is to put in a school bag...
Klean Kanteen Insulated Tumbler - Best for Coffee!
Tiger Stainless Steel Bottle - Great for chilly weather.
Bucket Straw - Great concept founded in HK, Stainless eco-friendly straw
Knife & Fork from Japan

And yes, you alone will make a difference. Eco-friendly is the new black.

 

2. Note Book & Stationery

It is just so important keeping a notebook!
Not only apply to school life, but these two things are on the top list of my "essentials" list. Notes taking, writing down inspirations & thoughts, schedule planning, setting different reminders... Although we are now so convenient by accessing the phone, I still prefer the traditional way. I become more self-aware when I go through what is in my mind, making sure and visualizing what to do and what needed to be done. Extremely useful for creative inspirations, too! I like to draw a mind-maps when I am brainstorming.
And I love returning to my notebook regularly to see what were in my mind, what lessons I have learnt, and how I become the person I am today.

Recently I'm using:
Moleskine Ruled Soft Notebook - I prefer ruled because I just love a tidy notebook!
Muji Planted Paper Monthly Schedule Notebook
Moleskine Classic Click Ball Pen 1.0 White
HAY #HAYPENCIL - The best pencil with a cover!

 

3. A Pair of Quality Glasses

There might be a lot of cheap options in the market, but are you really seeing your best and doing everything you can to protect your eyesight?
Cheap glasses could cause eyestrains, skin irritation, or even harm your eye-sight. Imagine you are wearing your glasses every day but they do more harm than good to your eyesight? Go to a knowledgeable optician and he could explain to you what you need to know - get fully protect your eyes for a lifetime of good vision. They usually offer warranty and after-services so that you can always make sure your pair of glasses are in the best condition. Start to love and protect your eyes more from today!

Savile Row Eyewear London - Their Opticians are professional and helpful! I have been wearing this glasses for two years and they are still in very good condition. Love their collection of stylish yet classic frames from all over the world, too.

 

4. Decorated Laptop Cover

I have been searching for a protective cover for my laptop and last year I got this from cover-up - a real stone skin for your computer. It just "naturally" stands out! People keep asking where did I got this from... and I just love it so much. It is extremely thin and beautiful.

COVER-UP Stone Skin for MacBook Air 

 

What are your essentials? Are they more or less same to mine?

If you are looking for more outfits idea for school or work, click here for more inspirations! The secret of mix & match with ONE color!

I hope you enjoy the last week of holiday and have a fresh new start in September!

 

Loves,