Phuket Vegetarian Festival

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From October 8-16, Vegetarianism reigns supreme in Phuket, Thailand. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival began in 1825 and has only become larger, stronger and more popular, worldwide since its inception. Participants in the fest keep to a strict vegetarian diet for a varying number of days, usually no less than three. This they do to make [...]

San Francisco’s Vegan Fall Fashion Show

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As part of this year’s World Veg Festival in San Francisco, the city’s 1st ever vegan and eco-fashion fashion show will take place on October 2nd. The runway show will feature bags by Pansy Maiden and Melie Bianco, fabulous shoes by Cri de Coeur, chic coats from Vaute Coture, recycled denim from Reco Jeans, limited [...]

Planning Ahead for Burning Man

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How will you be saying goodbye to summer 2010? Planning on heading to Black Rock City? For any of you who are thinking of going or plan to go in the future, here is what you need to know to stay healthy and happy in this other wordly, harsh climate: Bring an drink tons of [...]

Do San Diego ComicCon the Healthy Way

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One of Southern California’s biggest summer events is Comicon International. This year from July 22-25 thousands of comic book aficionados, film buffs and art fiends will ascend on the San Diego Convention center to spend their hard earned cash on all things comic. As you can imagine, the snacks and food available at a huge [...]

Vegetarian Summerfest

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It’s that time of year again! Vegetarian Summerfest is just around the corner, full of great speakers, food and new friendships ; ) This year’s Summerfest is set for July 7 – 11 at the Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown, on the picturesque campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. The campus is a [...]

LA Film Premieres – Skin Trade & Bold Native

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Angelenos – if you’re in town, in June, here are 2 premieres you might want to add to your calendar – the film makers and promoters are good friends of the Healthy Voyager so I’ll definitely be there!: The Skin Trade Public Premiere and Benefit on Thursday is being held on June 10th. 3 years [...]

Happy 4th (kinda 5th) Birthday Healthy Voyager!

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It’s that time of year again – birthday time!  I’m taking a little break this week to celebrate a few anniversaries that all occur this wonderful Spring month of April. First, the 4th (kind of 5th) anniversary of Healthy Voyager. 4th since I began to develop and pitch the show in ’05 but 4th since [...]

My Genesis Awards Night

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The 24th Annual Genesis Awards was held a few weeks back and I was lucky enough to be able to attend. A star studded gala that is The Humane Society’s version of the Golden Globes. In fact, these awards are held in the same location! The Genesis Awards honors media, print, TV, film as well [...]

Great Finds at Go Green Expo 2010!

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I really enjoy attending all sorts of expos from health to adventure, fashion to food, as there is so much to learn, try & see! I was excited to be in town for the Go Green Expo, 1 of many they have year round in major cities around the U.S. The one here in LA [...]

World Veg Festival Weekend in San Francisco

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If you happen to be withing driving distance to San Francisco this weekend, make it a point to spend some time at the World Veg Fest in Golden Gate Park.  It will be full of all kinds of great exhibits, vendors, TONS of awesome food and some wonderful speakers. One you won’t want to miss [...]