About this project
Have you ever had an idea that seems a little crazy, far-fetched but absolutely awesome? Did this idea keep you up at night and wake you early in the morning? You’d do almost anything to make this idea a reality but it seemed to be just out of reach…in SOME way?
Well, I have one of those ideas. Some people tell me it’s crazy. But I think it’s undeniably awesome.
My name is Kristin I am a food and travel enthusiast. And when I say I love food I mean, really love food. I take pictures of it when I go out to eat and when I’m cooking at home. Anyway, I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to combine these two passions while also helping others. And I’ve finally found a way.
A few months ago I decided that I’m going to celebrate 5 years of being vegan with a road trip. An EPIC road trip.
I’m selling ALL of my crap and hittin’ the road for a 1 year long, food focused road trip across the country.
The plan is to attempt to eat at all of the 100% vegan restaurant in every major US city.
I‘ll be writing and video blogging about the journey, every step of the way, writing food reviews, interviewing restaurant owners, other vegan business owners, and volunteering at farm sanctuaries and other animal rescues, as well.
The goal is to help spread awareness about veganism and all of the amazing restaurants and other vegan businesses throughout the country.
The journey is schedule to end on October 28th, 2012 – which is my 30th birthday – with an over the top charity party dedicated to raise money for an animal sanctuary. I’m hoping that my road trip will stir up enough attention so that by the end, we’ll have a big bash to celebrate veganism, the animals, the environment, and our health!
But I need your help. In order to pursue this crazy dream I quit my full-time, 9-5. I’m still doing some freelance work but I’ve come to realize that this 365 day journey will require more funding so that I can safely make my way across the country.
I’ve already heard from a few folks who’ve said that this a journey they’ve dreamed of taking. Well, if you’re one of those people, don’t hesitate… because, if you back my trip by donating through Kickstarter, I’ll happily take you along on the journey with me. Literally!
And I’ve got a few other things in store for my backers, including home cooked meals, by yours truly; sponsorship listings my website, and more.
If you know of others who might be interested in supporter this journey, please help spread the word by posting this project to Facebook and Twitter.
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“If you want it badly enough, and are willing to make some changes in your life to cause it to happen, you too can take over the world…or do anything else you really to do. The only things you’ll need to give up are assumptions, expectations, and the comfort zone that holds you back from greatness.” – Chris Guillebeau.
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I've set the goal at $9,682 because a few generous people have already made donations to the trip on their own, so I've subtracted those donations from the original goal.
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A "wtf vegan food" bumper sticker and "wtf vegan food" t-shirt + I’ll list you (and/or your business) on my website as a sponsor of this trip. (Optional bonus: Ethan will professionally mix 1 song for you.)
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A "wtf vegan food" bumper sticker and "wtf vegan food" t-shirt + I’ll list you (and/or your business) on my website as a sponsor of this trip + a copy of the road trip documentary! (Optional bonus: Ethan will professionally mix 1 song for you.)
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A "wtf vegan food" bumper sticker and "wtf vegan food" t-shirt + I’ll cook you a meal when I get to your area + I’ll also list you (and/or your business) on my website as a sponsor of this trip + a copy of the road trip documentary (Optional bonus: Ethan will professionally mix 5 songs for you.) PS - if the trip results in a book, you'll get a free copy of that as well. :)
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A "wtf vegan food" bumper sticker and "wtf vegan food" t-shirt + I’ll cook you a vegan meal + interview you for my video blog + list you (and/or your business) on my website as a sponsor of this trip + a copy of the road trip documentary. (Optional bonus: Ethan will professionally mix 10 songs (50 minutes) for you.) PS - if the trip results in a book, you'll get a free copy of that as well. :)
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I’ll take you on the journey with me. Literally! You’ll be welcome to accompany me for a portion of the trip and I’ll show you exactly how I manage to work online while pursuing my dreams. I’ll also interview you via the video blog so you can give a shout out about your vegan dreams and/or your veg-inspired business. I’ll cook you a vegan meal AND list you (and/or your business) on my website as a sponsor of this trip + a copy of the road trip documentary! (Optional bonus: Ethan will professionally mix 10 songs (50 minutes) for you.) PS - if the trip results in a book, you'll get a free copy of that as well. :)
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I’ll take you on the journey with me. Literally! You’ll be welcome to accompany me for a portion of the trip and I’ll show you exactly how I manage to work online while pursuing my dreams. I’ll also interview you via the video blog so you can give a shout out about your vegan dreams and/or your veg-inspired business. I’ll cook you a vegan meal AND list you (and/or your business) on my website as a sponsor of this trip + a copy of the road trip documentary! AAANND -- I'll give 2 months worth of free social media training: how to use social media to grow your business! (Optional bonus: Ethan will professionally mix 10 songs (50 minutes) for you.) PS - if the trip results in a book, you'll get a free copy of that as well. :)
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My name is Kristin and I L-O-V-E loveeee food. There are few things that I enjoy more than discovering new (to me) vegan restaurants. It’s true. I’m the embarrassing friend who giggles over having more than one vegan choice on a menu; bounces up and down at just the thought of vegan cinnamon buns, and especially soft serve ice cream; and takes multiple pictures of food. Yes, pictures in the restaurant. No shame here! ;)
Next to fooding it up I love to travel. I’ve only done a little bit of traveling in my 28 years and only recently went overseas for the first time to visit a dear friend in Turkey. But I think about traveling constantly. What I look forward to the most is learning about different cultures and lifestyles. I grew up in a very small town in upstate NY and my move to “the big city” of Boston was one of the first times I’d been excited about being outside of my comfort zone. I got over that and quickly decided that I’m ready for a new, longer-term adventure.
I’m serious about this travel thing. In fact, I have completely adjusted my lifestyle in an effort to work exclusively online, so that I can work from virtually anywhere. In January of 2011 I left a wonderful full-time job with an amazing animal welfare organization so that I could pursue the art of food and travel discovery. I started my own freelance business and now work part-time for an online vegan marketing company as their Social Media Manager while also pursuing other personal projects like Rose Pedals, Unabridged, and THIS blog/adventure. I figure, as long as I have an internet connection I’m golden!
This particular project has me anxious, nervous, and excited in ways that make me a leeTEL-bit scared…but in the awesome, oh no she didn’t, and you go girl, kinda ways. This lets me know that if I don’t push through and give it a go, I’ll regret not taking this journey.
So please join me on my 1-year-long, vegan food-focused cross-country road trip, in search of the best vegan food and vegan restaurants in the United States!
My tour officially starts on my 5 year vegan-versary – August 27th 2011. I hope to visit as many, if not every single one, of the 100% vegan restaurants in the United States by October 28th, 2012 – my 30th birthday! :) As the ever inspiring Chris Guillebau once said, “I may succeed, I may fail–but I’ve committed to documenting the entire process for you, win or lose.”
