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THE CREATIVE JOURNAL

INSPIRATION: PACK YOUR BAGS FOR A (VEGAN) WINTER GETAWAY
An aerial image of the Peninsula Hot Springs in Mornington Victoria

By Jennifer Wills

As the weather turns colder, we're looking for places to stay + eat on a cruelty free Winter Getaway.  Read our recommendations for all around Australia this winter - plus, the perfect vegan bags for travel.
Read more
INSPIRATION: OUR FAVOURITE CRUELTY FREE FINDS
IMAGE OF FLUFF MAKEUP AGAINST A YELLOW BACKGROUND + CANDLES TO THE RIGHT.

By Cathryn Wills

Looking for cruelty free recommendations - beyond a vegan bag? The SB team have you covered with our picks of vegan beauty, fashion, homewares + more.
Read more
VEGAN EATS: A Sans Beast Dairy Free Easter
Medita Chocolates Vegan Honeycomb Easter Bunny

By JENNIFER WILLS

Easter 2021 is nearly upon us, and the Sans Beast team are looking forward to enjoying a short break.  Perhaps even a Long Lunch with family (see what we did there..) that includes some dairy free sweet treats.  Vegan chocolate is becoming far more readily available in Australia.  For some, the opposition to dairy consumption may be about an intolerance to lactose - for us (and an increasing number of people), it's about saying no to animal exploitation.  Here are some fabulous dairy free options to keep your sweet tooth happy this Easter.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: IN THE (CRUELTY FREE) KITCHEN.
Sans Beast Creature Blog - K'gari Beach

By Cathryn Wills

CW went to the stunning K'gari in September (2019).  It was a a yoga retreat with the inspiring Ashley Freeman + a bunch of like minded women, all intent on recharging, moving their bodies, soaking up the natural environment.. and eating mouth-watering vegan food for 7 days + nights.   Josh was the chef for the week + by all accounts, the meals were incredible. Cath writes about her stay on K'Gari + chats to Josh about how he manages to cook inspiring, colourful + healthy plant based meals, while travelling + living in a van.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: LAURA CALLAN, THE BRIGHT STORE LONDON.
Sans Beast Creature Blog featuring The Bright Store

By Cathryn Wills

More stories from CW's travels.  In this post, we've included excerpts from an interview with the wonderful Laura Callan of The Bright Store in London + a few go-to vegan spots for eats in London, Paris + Amsterdam.
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IN CONVERSATION: ON THE ROAD, WITH INSPIRED TRAVELLERS.
Taralynn Disher sitting watching a sunset

By JENNIFER WILLS

Impromptu destinations, living in a van for months on end + discovering new perspectives on the road.  We talk to some fascinating people about their traveling lives and share a few dream destinations for the traveller wanting to tread lightly on this earth...and escape Winter.  Get that travel wishlist happening...thoughts become plans become actions.
Read more
INSPIRATION: VEGAN FRIENDLY SUMMER GETAWAYS
Split image showing vegan High Tea + a pink toned seating area, at Ovolo Wooloomooloo + Alibi Bar

By Jennifer Wills

Summer is here in Australia + our dream end-of-year getaways all include sunshine, nature, art and, of course, great vegan food. Read our round up of vegan friendly places to eat, stay + play around Australia this summer - plus our travel bag recommendations to make packing easier.
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IN CONVERSATION: LIVING A PLANT BASED LIFE WITH RACHEL STEENLAND
A woman wearing a red skirt sits under a brightly coloured bouganvillea plant, smiling broadly at the camera.

By Jennifer Wills

Rachel Steenland is a Gold Coast native now living in San Diego + her journey to plant based living is a compelling one. We chatted with Rachel to learn her tips for getting started with vegan food and her favourite vegan holiday recipes.
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IN CONVERSATION: JOSHUA KATCHER, BRAVE GENTLEMAN.
Sans Beast Blog: In Conversation with Joshua Katcher

By Cathryn Wills

Joshua Katcher is the founder of Brave GentleMan, a NYC based menswear brand offering tailoring with an edge - that also happens to be completely animal free in raw material use.  Joshua has been a passionate advocate for animals for over 20 years, and a pioneer in the vegan fashion space for 12 years.  He's also written a book called Fashion Animals, and has co-founded a plant based cheese business called Rind Cheese - this is one busy gentleman.  Enjoy the read.
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INSPIRATION: CONFESSIONS OF A (FORMERLY MISGUIDED) ANIMAL LOVER.
A black + white image of two cows, snuggling each other

By Jennifer Wills

An open letter to animals, from our Sans Beast founder Cathryn Wills.  She highlights the contradictions that exist in our attitudes to various species + includes lists of books + films to read/watch if you want to learn more.
Read more
TRAVEL DIARY: COPENHAGEN FASHION SUMMIT 2019.
Sans Beast at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit

By Cathryn Wills

CW has been in London + Europe for a few weeks, talking with inspiring people, getting the mood of retail + street style, seeking out plant based options along the road to share with the SB community back here in Melbourne + attending the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.  Read her take on the Summit here.
Read more
VEGAN EATS: BE MY (VEGAN) VALENTINE
Sans Beast Creature Blog - featuring Smith + Daughters vegan restaurant

By Cathryn Wills

We've rounded up our fave vegan spots for Valentines Day....actually, any day of the year.  We dare non vegans to try some of these spots - they'll astound you for their pure delish factor.
Read more
INSPIRATION: PACK YOUR BAGS FOR A (VEGAN) WINTER GETAWAY
An aerial image of the Peninsula Hot Springs in Mornington Victoria

By Jennifer Wills

As the weather turns colder, we're looking for places to stay + eat on a cruelty free Winter Getaway.  Read our recommendations for all around Australia this winter - plus, the perfect vegan bags for travel.
Read more
INSPIRATION: VEGAN FRIENDLY SUMMER GETAWAYS
Split image showing vegan High Tea + a pink toned seating area, at Ovolo Wooloomooloo + Alibi Bar

By Jennifer Wills

Summer is here in Australia + our dream end-of-year getaways all include sunshine, nature, art and, of course, great vegan food. Read our round up of vegan friendly places to eat, stay + play around Australia this summer - plus our travel bag recommendations to make packing easier.
Read more
INSPIRATION: OUR FAVOURITE CRUELTY FREE FINDS
IMAGE OF FLUFF MAKEUP AGAINST A YELLOW BACKGROUND + CANDLES TO THE RIGHT.

By Cathryn Wills

Looking for cruelty free recommendations - beyond a vegan bag? The SB team have you covered with our picks of vegan beauty, fashion, homewares + more.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: LIVING A PLANT BASED LIFE WITH RACHEL STEENLAND
A woman wearing a red skirt sits under a brightly coloured bouganvillea plant, smiling broadly at the camera.

By Jennifer Wills

Rachel Steenland is a Gold Coast native now living in San Diego + her journey to plant based living is a compelling one. We chatted with Rachel to learn her tips for getting started with vegan food and her favourite vegan holiday recipes.
Read more
VEGAN EATS: A Sans Beast Dairy Free Easter
Medita Chocolates Vegan Honeycomb Easter Bunny

By JENNIFER WILLS

Easter 2021 is nearly upon us, and the Sans Beast team are looking forward to enjoying a short break.  Perhaps even a Long Lunch with family (see what we did there..) that includes some dairy free sweet treats.  Vegan chocolate is becoming far more readily available in Australia.  For some, the opposition to dairy consumption may be about an intolerance to lactose - for us (and an increasing number of people), it's about saying no to animal exploitation.  Here are some fabulous dairy free options to keep your sweet tooth happy this Easter.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: JOSHUA KATCHER, BRAVE GENTLEMAN.
Sans Beast Blog: In Conversation with Joshua Katcher

By Cathryn Wills

Joshua Katcher is the founder of Brave GentleMan, a NYC based menswear brand offering tailoring with an edge - that also happens to be completely animal free in raw material use.  Joshua has been a passionate advocate for animals for over 20 years, and a pioneer in the vegan fashion space for 12 years.  He's also written a book called Fashion Animals, and has co-founded a plant based cheese business called Rind Cheese - this is one busy gentleman.  Enjoy the read.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: IN THE (CRUELTY FREE) KITCHEN.
Sans Beast Creature Blog - K'gari Beach

By Cathryn Wills

CW went to the stunning K'gari in September (2019).  It was a a yoga retreat with the inspiring Ashley Freeman + a bunch of like minded women, all intent on recharging, moving their bodies, soaking up the natural environment.. and eating mouth-watering vegan food for 7 days + nights.   Josh was the chef for the week + by all accounts, the meals were incredible. Cath writes about her stay on K'Gari + chats to Josh about how he manages to cook inspiring, colourful + healthy plant based meals, while travelling + living in a van.
Read more
INSPIRATION: CONFESSIONS OF A (FORMERLY MISGUIDED) ANIMAL LOVER.
A black + white image of two cows, snuggling each other

By Jennifer Wills

An open letter to animals, from our Sans Beast founder Cathryn Wills.  She highlights the contradictions that exist in our attitudes to various species + includes lists of books + films to read/watch if you want to learn more.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: LAURA CALLAN, THE BRIGHT STORE LONDON.
Sans Beast Creature Blog featuring The Bright Store

By Cathryn Wills

More stories from CW's travels.  In this post, we've included excerpts from an interview with the wonderful Laura Callan of The Bright Store in London + a few go-to vegan spots for eats in London, Paris + Amsterdam.
1 comment
Read more
TRAVEL DIARY: COPENHAGEN FASHION SUMMIT 2019.
Sans Beast at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit

By Cathryn Wills

CW has been in London + Europe for a few weeks, talking with inspiring people, getting the mood of retail + street style, seeking out plant based options along the road to share with the SB community back here in Melbourne + attending the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.  Read her take on the Summit here.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: ON THE ROAD, WITH INSPIRED TRAVELLERS.
Taralynn Disher sitting watching a sunset

By JENNIFER WILLS

Impromptu destinations, living in a van for months on end + discovering new perspectives on the road.  We talk to some fascinating people about their traveling lives and share a few dream destinations for the traveller wanting to tread lightly on this earth...and escape Winter.  Get that travel wishlist happening...thoughts become plans become actions.
Read more
VEGAN EATS: BE MY (VEGAN) VALENTINE
Sans Beast Creature Blog - featuring Smith + Daughters vegan restaurant

By Cathryn Wills

We've rounded up our fave vegan spots for Valentines Day....actually, any day of the year.  We dare non vegans to try some of these spots - they'll astound you for their pure delish factor.
Read more