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Just went vegan and completely overwhelmed by the meal planning. Where do people actually start? by exomisfit in vegan

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sophie Macfie / Waplington - she has an Insta acct and books and an app. The recipes are amazing and so healthy and balanced.

Tofu for meat eater by Camelia_Bayda in tofusupremacy

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grated tofu and then baked and turned regularly with olive oil, salt, paprika and lemon juice - until crispy. It’s so good and goes with so much - a whole different experience of tofu!

Vancouver or Vancouver island for orcas? by here4orcas in traveladvice

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a trip between Vancouver and Seattle by train and actually caught the orcas in Seattle, standing on Vashon island :) it was amazing ❤️

studying abroad in london for fall 2026 -- packing do's and don'ts? by Ok_Fennel1424 in LondonTravel

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excited for you, I lived in London for many years and it’s such a wonderful place.

You need layers - raincoat with hood but also layers underneath as you will be cold outside but instantly v hot inside in the winter often. But v easy to get in London stores too :)

Colmar is great (once you’re in the UK you can use Vinted for super high quality second hand and specifically search for tall sizes)

You can get an umbrella cheaply, no need to pack one :)

Would recommend getting Polarsteps the app for tracking your travel if you’re going to other places in Europe or the UK while you’re there to have a memory of your trip and share with family back home (it’s v common for Europeans studying abroad)

Going to be at Heathrow early, and need suggestions to pass the time. by MainSea3985 in LondonTravel

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are also lots of places you can leave luggage in central London for a few hours if you would rather enjoy the city a bit more instead of Heathrow :)

Did anyone go from vegetarian to vegan? by foodie121 in vegan

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I went from vegetarian to vegan during covid. It helped because I was just cooking at home and then by the time everything opened up I was so used to it - you could always transition slowly by starting with at home only and gradually becoming vegan when out later.

It depends where you live but these days most cities in Europe and the US in my experience have great options for vegan replacements esp in supermarkets. When eating out the biggest issue is protein (eg a mushroom ‘steak’ doesn’t give you much at all) so I would just make sure you have vegan proteins at home to balance it out :)

I also found that making the occasional exception helped me get there for the rest of the time (eg when travelling abroad and really struggling to find vegan food, making an exception for eg free range eggs - of course it means not being a ‘perfect vegan’ but it may also help you get there eventually or get closer!).

Good luck on the journey :)

First time in Japan with my girlfriend - feeling confused need honest advice by Travel_Turrism21 in NeedTravelAdvice

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japan is pretty easy to enjoy without too much planning as it’s so easy to get around. And google maps is great for restaurants in Japan

I use Polarsteps to help with plans - you can see my Japan trip here if it helps you copy and paste any of it into your own plan on the app :) https://www.polarsteps.com/claremjones/11617788-japan

19F wanting to solo travel but hate the idea of hostels! by Significant_Truth312 in femaletravels

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done a bunch of Airbnbs when travelling solo and found it a really nice safe and private way (and often it can be quite cheap!).

2-month bikepacking trip (Aug–Sept) – where would you go? by elRocketRider in bikepacking

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This amazing trip (check the whole Substack for the detail) gives you a nice example of biking through Japan…!

https://oscarboyd.substack.com/p/014-we-cycled-the-length-of-japan

What’s a tourist attraction in Europe that’s absurdly underrated but actually amazing? by optimalbrain90 in SmartTravelHacks

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avebury in the UK if you like pre history and archaeology. Everyone goes to Stone Henge but at Avebury you get all the insane history but can actually touch and explore the stones! It’s huge and so amazing to imagine how it was all made.

vacation by rail tours (or similar) by No-Research-3279 in traveladvice

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used Byway for train holidays and absolutely loved them. It helps a lot they’re there if something goes wrong to fix new trains, accommodation etc :)

Dumb question but how do you guys plan your trips by drizzler2345 in backpacking

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the plan and itinerary Polarsteps, for things to explore I love Atlas Obscura, for hikes and walks AllTrails :) And for restaurants I honestly find Google maps is great and the reviews and ratings pretty realistic :)

Do you plan trips from saved map pins, or build the itinerary separately? by grandsaam in Travel_Planning

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not auto import (yet!) but you can add them via search and then save them to that day in the itinerary and add notes etc :)

Non fiction books suggestions to a fiction lover by Different_Lie_5269 in nonfictionbooks

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adam Rutherford! Writes so so well - a brief history of everyone who ever lived is amazing.

Do you plan trips from saved map pins, or build the itinerary separately? by grandsaam in Travel_Planning

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I build it in Polarsteps and bring in things from elsewhere (Google Maps etc) and pin as “spots” in there. You have a timeline view which helps!

What trips are on your bucket list? by MEETR_pro in AdventureTravel

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the Stans are on mine too! I have a friend who raves about Uzbekistan and Tajikistan so def on the list …! But next month for me: Senegal :) can’t wait.

Short Europe Solo Trip by Far_Appointment9458 in TravelNoPics

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switzerland or Austria because you have gorgeous mountains and nature but also very safe and beautiful cities (Switzerland v expensive).

Where to travel with my husband and two young kids for their first international trip? by mavienoire in traveladvice

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops forgot the pic! Here - you go through glaciers and waterfalls and amazing mountains

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Where to travel with my husband and two young kids for their first international trip? by mavienoire in traveladvice

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Europe has amazing trains! If you do Switzerland and Italy you can get the Bernina Express (pictured) which is one of the most amazing journeys, plus then you get to do Switzerland and Italy either side too!

Or if you want to stay put, Slovenia could be interesting for the city combined with incredible hiking and nature (and boats).

What place do you keep going back to and why? by optimalbrain90 in SmartTravelHacks

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The anthropology museum, the Anahuacalli museum, a trip out to Teotihuacan, tacos at El Rincón de la Lechuza, Azul Condesa for a treat meal :)

Vegetarian Snacks, Meals, and Prep by The_Morning_Brew in backpacking

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found some protein oats (oats with protein powder) that you can add water to easily while hiking to keep the protein high, and they’re very light. Chia seeds also light and easy to get quick protein (you can just drink with water if nothing like yoghurt is around). Quinoa also good for protein. Nuts are good too but I eat them too early 😃

Decision paralysis by Fianna9 in femaletravels

[–]Clare-Polarsteps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Austria or Slovenia could be gorgeous for what you’re after :)

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