About Me
Who am I?
Shruti Jain
Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Style Destino
India & UAE’s First Vegan and Sustainable Lifestyle Blogger
Hi, I’m Shruti – the founder and editor-in-chief of Style Destino, a platform I launched in 2011 to prove that fashion can be both conscious and chic. At a time when vegan and ethical fashion was seen as dull or difficult, I set out to challenge that narrative — and Style Destino was born.
As the first vegan and sustainable lifestyle blogger from India and the UAE, I’ve spent over a decade championing mindful living — combining compassion with style, wellness with luxury, and ethics with aesthetics.
Through Style Destino, I share my journey in living a cruelty-free, plant-powered lifestyle — from ethical fashion and clean beauty to vegan recipes and conscious travel. I spotlight brands that are driving positive change, raise awareness on sustainable living, and inspire thousands to choose better — every single day.
A Bit About Me
Indian by roots, educated in the UK, and based in Dubai for over a decade, I bring a global perspective to the ethical lifestyle space. While I hold a Master’s in Finance and Investments from Nottingham University, my true calling lies in fashion with compassion, purposeful living, and mindful exploration.
I’ve travelled to over 40 countries, but I don’t just travel — I travel consciously. Whether it’s staying in eco-luxury hotels, discovering vegan restaurants in remote corners of the world, or supporting local ethical artisans, every journey is guided by intention.
From the streets of Copenhagen to the souks of Marrakech, I share stories, city guides, and travel tips to help others explore the world beautifully and responsibly — without leaving their values behind. I make it a point to only dine at plant-based or pure vegetarian restaurants — supporting kitchens that are free from meat or fish — and inspire others to do the same.
Through these journeys, I not only share what I learn, but also discover incredible changemakers and cultures that fuel my passion further. I believe conscious travel is a powerful form of activism, and I aim to make every trip count — by inspiring, and being inspired.
More Than a Blog — A Mission
I believe being an influencer comes with a responsibility. It’s not about perfection — it’s about intention. I use my voice to advocate for fashion that doesn’t exploit, food that doesn’t harm, and choices that don’t cost the planet.
We live in a time of abundance — ethical, beautiful, high-performing alternatives are everywhere. Choosing otherwise is no longer a limitation — it’s a conscious decision. And through Style Destino, I encourage others to choose wisely, live kindly, and wear compassion with confidence.
Yes, you can look fabulous in Veerah stilettos, carry a Stella McCartney vegan handbag, swipe on Axiology lipstick, and know that your choices are aligned with your values.
Beyond the Blog
In 2020, I founded FAETH — a platform dedicated to Conscious Living. Through FAETH, I host talks, festivals, and curated events that bring together thought leaders, brands, and changemakers to explore ethical fashion, sustainable wellness, and plant-based living.
I’ve styled and appeared on the U.S.-based vegan TV show Plant-Based by Nafsika, and regularly speak at global events focused on sustainability, ethical fashion, and wellness.
Wherever I go, whatever I do — my goal is simple: to inspire mindful living in a modern world, and to prove that compassion is always in style.
My mantra:
Be a better version of yourself everyday!
I would love to hear how I can help you change the fashion world for the better! Please get in touch here.
Featured in:
Times of India, Business World, Cosmopolitan, Khaleej Times, The Oxygen Project, Goshopia, Fashion Monitor, Savant Magazine, and more.
Did you know your fav lipstick may have bug juice 🐞 ? Shocking?
Truth is - most lipsticks in the market contain
🐞 carmine = crushed cochineal beetles
🐑 lanolin = grease derived from sheep’s wool (waxy greasy substance secreted by sheep’s skin)
🐝 beeswax = bee vomit
Who wants to slather their lips with bug juice?
☺️ Didn’t think so.
Thankfully, there are plenty of brands doing it right. 💄 I’ve put together a handy list so you can shop vegan lipstick with ease:
👉🏻 #VeganLipstick Brands:
@violette_fr, @elfcosmetics, @kvdbeauty @milkmakeup, @tower28beauty, @inikaorganic @axiology_beauty, @lilylolouk @rarebeauty,
👉🏻 Cruelty-Free brands with Vegan options:
🐰 cruelty-free doesn’t mean a product is vegan. It simply means it’s not tested on animals, so be careful.
@tartecosmetics @rmsbeauty, @doseofcolors (most products are vegan), @charlottetilbury, @glossier @urbandecaycosmetics @nyxcosmetics
🇮🇳 Vegan Indian makeup brands
@asabeautyindia @kirobeauty @disguisecosmetics @colorchemistry.in @lovechildbymasaba @hyueofficial
Next time you buy makeup – make sure it’s #crueltyfree and #vegan! And look out for
- Natural Red 4
- E120
- *CI 75470 (misspelled in video as CI 17470 🙈)
- Carmine or Carmine lake
- Cochineal extract
- Carminic Acid
👆🏼 they’re all different names of carmine (bug juice)
✨ Share this with a friend who loves makeup!
#crueltyfreemakeup #veganmakeup
Did you know your fav lipstick may have bug juice 🐞 ? Shocking?
Truth is - most lipsticks in the market contain
🐞 carmine = crushed cochineal beetles
🐑 lanolin = grease derived from sheep’s wool (waxy greasy substance secreted by sheep’s skin)
🐝 beeswax = bee vomit
Who wants to slather their lips with bug juice?
☺️ Didn’t think so.
Thankfully, there are plenty of brands doing it right. 💄 I’ve put together a handy list so you can shop vegan lipstick with ease:
👉🏻 #VeganLipstick Brands:
@violette_fr, @elfcosmetics, @kvdbeauty @milkmakeup, @tower28beauty, @inikaorganic @axiology_beauty, @lilylolouk @rarebeauty,
👉🏻 Cruelty-Free brands with Vegan options:
🐰 cruelty-free doesn’t mean a product is vegan. It simply means it’s not tested on animals, so be careful.
@tartecosmetics @rmsbeauty, @doseofcolors (most products are vegan), @charlottetilbury, @glossier @urbandecaycosmetics @nyxcosmetics
🇮🇳 Vegan Indian makeup brands
@asabeautyindia @kirobeauty @disguisecosmetics @colorchemistry.in @lovechildbymasaba @hyueofficial
Next time you buy makeup – make sure it’s #crueltyfree and #vegan! And look out for
- Natural Red 4
- E120
- *CI 75470 (misspelled in video as CI 17470 🙈)
- Carmine or Carmine lake
- Cochineal extract
- Carminic Acid
👆🏼 they’re all different names of carmine (bug juice)
✨ Share this with a friend who loves makeup!
#crueltyfreemakeup #veganmakeup
Your ultimate VEGAN SHOE GUIDE 💚 (scroll through)
- Boys, is it hard to find high-quality formal men’s vegan shoes?
- Ladies, can’t find stylish comfy vegan heels that screams luxury?
- Can’t find vegan shoes in your country?
- Not sure where to find vegan shoes in Dubai or India?
Well this guide has it all, and more……
So no more excuses, time to switch to #veganshoes.
💬 If you know any other vegan shoe brand, pls drop them in the comment box below.
❤️ My absolute favs on the list @stellamccartney @aeranewyork @on @bikkou_geneve @jwpei_official @momocshoes @marzeri_milano (their men’s shoes esp r fab, I’ve seen their factory in Italy 🇮🇹) and @femme_la
P.S. misspelled @mattandnat and @coilex is an online store with vegan shoe collection 🙏🏼
🤷🏻♀️ Why haven’t I mentioned brands like Charles and Keith, Steve Madden that have non-leather options?
👉🏻 Because while they may not use leather, their glues and other materials could be from animals. So unless it’s a vegan brand, or they have a specific vegan collection you can’t be sure of animal materials being used in their products.
#veganfashion #veganfashionblogger #vegansneakers #sustainablefashion
Your ultimate VEGAN SHOE GUIDE 💚 (scroll through)
- Boys, is it hard to find high-quality formal men’s vegan shoes?
- Ladies, can’t find stylish comfy vegan heels that screams luxury?
- Can’t find vegan shoes in your country?
- Not sure where to find vegan shoes in Dubai or India?
Well this guide has it all, and more……
So no more excuses, time to switch to #veganshoes.
💬 If you know any other vegan shoe brand, pls drop them in the comment box below.
❤️ My absolute favs on the list @stellamccartney @aeranewyork @on @bikkou_geneve @jwpei_official @momocshoes @marzeri_milano (their men’s shoes esp r fab, I’ve seen their factory in Italy 🇮🇹) and @femme_la
P.S. misspelled @mattandnat and @coilex is an online store with vegan shoe collection 🙏🏼
🤷🏻♀️ Why haven’t I mentioned brands like Charles and Keith, Steve Madden that have non-leather options?
👉🏻 Because while they may not use leather, their glues and other materials could be from animals. So unless it’s a vegan brand, or they have a specific vegan collection you can’t be sure of animal materials being used in their products.
#veganfashion #veganfashionblogger #vegansneakers #sustainablefashion
#VeganAmsterdam Guide - the first capital city that banned meat advertising.
❤️ My fav vegan spots in Amsterdam
@vegansushibar (multiple locations & 🌱 Jain friendly),
@veganees.ams @bonboon_amsterdam
🍔Vegan burgers (not Jain friendly): @vegantemplebar @veganjunkfoodbar @greenfarmers_amsterdam
🌯Vegan falafel joint (not-Jain friendly): @maoz.falafel (multiple locations)
🍜 #Veganramen: @kitchenimpossibleams
🇯🇵 Vegan Korean & Japanese takeaway: @vegandepatchka
🍰🍮Vegan desserts:
@koffieendekoeck @saintjeanbakery @suefoodamsterdam @margosamsterdam @suefoodamsterdam
🌱 🇳🇱 Other vegan places (limited jain options but great restaurants): @hearthamsterdam @madre.amsterdam
@soil.vegancafe @trevisamsterdam (Italian)
🛒 Vegan deli & bulk store @littleplantpantry
👢 Vegan fashion store (& grocery): @vegalifenl
#vegantravel #veganfashion
#VeganAmsterdam Guide - the first capital city that banned meat advertising.
❤️ My fav vegan spots in Amsterdam
@vegansushibar (multiple locations & 🌱 Jain friendly),
@veganees.ams @bonboon_amsterdam
🍔Vegan burgers (not Jain friendly): @vegantemplebar @veganjunkfoodbar @greenfarmers_amsterdam
🌯Vegan falafel joint (not-Jain friendly): @maoz.falafel (multiple locations)
🍜 #Veganramen: @kitchenimpossibleams
🇯🇵 Vegan Korean & Japanese takeaway: @vegandepatchka
🍰🍮Vegan desserts:
@koffieendekoeck @saintjeanbakery @suefoodamsterdam @margosamsterdam @suefoodamsterdam
🌱 🇳🇱 Other vegan places (limited jain options but great restaurants): @hearthamsterdam @madre.amsterdam
@soil.vegancafe @trevisamsterdam (Italian)
🛒 Vegan deli & bulk store @littleplantpantry
👢 Vegan fashion store (& grocery): @vegalifenl
#vegantravel #veganfashion
✨Less buying. More living.
🍃Less screens. More stepping outside for real
💃Less fear. More dancing like nobody’s counting
👐🏻Less scrolling. More conversations
🐾Less harm. More kindness—to animals, to life🤍
🏃🏽♀️Less excuses. More moving your body with love
🍰Less guilt. More joy in every bite 🌍
🧘♀️Less rushing. More observing yourself
🌲Less scrolling carts. More walking into forests
Let’s make 2026 the year that we become a better version of ourselves.
🌏🌱✨
#sustainableliving #veganblogger #vegantravel #sustainableblogger #mindfullife
✨Less buying. More living.
🍃Less screens. More stepping outside for real
💃Less fear. More dancing like nobody’s counting
👐🏻Less scrolling. More conversations
🐾Less harm. More kindness—to animals, to life🤍
🏃🏽♀️Less excuses. More moving your body with love
🍰Less guilt. More joy in every bite 🌍
🧘♀️Less rushing. More observing yourself
🌲Less scrolling carts. More walking into forests
Let’s make 2026 the year that we become a better version of ourselves.
🌏🌱✨
#sustainableliving #veganblogger #vegantravel #sustainableblogger #mindfullife
Fully vegan spots in Dubai’s you don’t want to miss. Save this for your next trip to Dubai ❤️.
With 2026 setting in, #Veganuary kicking in - it’s time to try vegan food and trust me, you’d be surprised with the options Dubai has to offer.
👉🏻 Swipe to see the list of completely vegan cafes and restaurants in town and my fav veggie restaurants with vegan menus. 🍔 🍱 From vegan sushis and Michelin star 16-course meal to newly opened veg place overlooking Burj Khalifa and everything in between, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
#vegandubai #vegantravel #vegantravel #dubaivegan
Fully vegan spots in Dubai’s you don’t want to miss. Save this for your next trip to Dubai ❤️.
With 2026 setting in, #Veganuary kicking in - it’s time to try vegan food and trust me, you’d be surprised with the options Dubai has to offer.
👉🏻 Swipe to see the list of completely vegan cafes and restaurants in town and my fav veggie restaurants with vegan menus. 🍔 🍱 From vegan sushis and Michelin star 16-course meal to newly opened veg place overlooking Burj Khalifa and everything in between, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
#vegandubai #vegantravel #vegantravel #dubaivegan
Thank you for making a difference. Your one decision of turning vegan, has a profound impact - every minute, every day, every year 🌏🌱.
Give vegan lifestyle a chance in 2026!
#veganforanimals #govegan #newyearsresolution #veganfoodlovers #veganblogger
Thank you for making a difference. Your one decision of turning vegan, has a profound impact - every minute, every day, every year 🌏🌱.
Give vegan lifestyle a chance in 2026!
#veganforanimals #govegan #newyearsresolution #veganfoodlovers #veganblogger
Vegan and Jain food in Budapest? Everyone told me I’ll have a hard time. But not only did I fall in love with the city for its beauty and old world charm, ruin bars, fab party scene and breathtaking sunset views of Danube river, but also amazing #veganfood.
Here are my fav vegan restaurants in Budapest that are also Jain friendly:
🌱 @tranzitbyflow - the chef custom made Jain meals for us and everything was yum
🌱 @napfenyes.etterem - their Somali dumplings are out of the world, it’s vanilla carob sponge cake with whipped cream. You can’t leave the city without trying them (I went every day just for this to this restaurant)
🌱 @vegazzihun - vegan pizzeria in Budapest 🥰
🌱 @theplanteen - pancakes & desserts
🌱 @ganeshavegaetelbar - vegan Indian food
🌱 @vegangardenbudapest - not very Jain friendly though
🌱 @szabad_vegan_bistro - call them if u want jain options
#veganbudapest #vegantravel #budapestagram #budapesttravel #vegantraveler #vegantraveller #vegantravels #vegantravelguide #veganfashion #budapestvegan #veganhundary #budapest🇭🇺
Vegan and Jain food in Budapest? Everyone told me I’ll have a hard time. But not only did I fall in love with the city for its beauty and old world charm, ruin bars, fab party scene and breathtaking sunset views of Danube river, but also amazing #veganfood.
Here are my fav vegan restaurants in Budapest that are also Jain friendly:
🌱 @tranzitbyflow - the chef custom made Jain meals for us and everything was yum
🌱 @napfenyes.etterem - their Somali dumplings are out of the world, it’s vanilla carob sponge cake with whipped cream. You can’t leave the city without trying them (I went every day just for this to this restaurant)
🌱 @vegazzihun - vegan pizzeria in Budapest 🥰
🌱 @theplanteen - pancakes & desserts
🌱 @ganeshavegaetelbar - vegan Indian food
🌱 @vegangardenbudapest - not very Jain friendly though
🌱 @szabad_vegan_bistro - call them if u want jain options
#veganbudapest #vegantravel #budapestagram #budapesttravel #vegantraveler #vegantraveller #vegantravels #vegantravelguide #veganfashion #budapestvegan #veganhundary #budapest🇭🇺
Comment Prague to get my free Vegan Travel Guide 🇨🇿 ✨
Prague: The City That Feels Straight Out of a Fairytale✨
Think cobblestone streets, gothic charm, stunning architecture, cool vibes and plant-based treats. From must visit places to hidden cafés (including Jain food 🌱) — here’s your ultimate vegan guide to Prague 🥗💚
#veganprague #travelprague #praguecity #vegantravel #vegantraveller #praguetravel #praguefood #chimneycake #vegantravels #pragueoldtown
Comment Prague to get my free Vegan Travel Guide 🇨🇿 ✨
Prague: The City That Feels Straight Out of a Fairytale✨
Think cobblestone streets, gothic charm, stunning architecture, cool vibes and plant-based treats. From must visit places to hidden cafés (including Jain food 🌱) — here’s your ultimate vegan guide to Prague 🥗💚
#veganprague #travelprague #praguecity #vegantravel #vegantraveller #praguetravel #praguefood #chimneycake #vegantravels #pragueoldtown
Behind the glamour, the lights, and the runway, the fashion industry hides a story few dare to tell:
💔 Women and children exploited in unsafe factories
💔 Labor underpaid, overworked, unseen
💔 Luxury made at the cost of ethics and dignity
💔 Animals harmed for fleeting trends
It’s modern-day colonization disguised as style
💚🖤 Every outfit has a story. And not all stories are worth wearing.
Swipe through to uncover the hidden truths behind the clothes you love — and ask yourself: does my fashion choice support harm, or hope?
Choose better, wear consciously. ✨
Wearing #veganhandbag @nanushka, #veganheels @alohas
#sustainablefashion #veganfashion #sustainablefashionblogger #veganfashionblog #veganstyle #veganluxury #sustainableluxury #fastfashionsucks #fastfashion
Behind the glamour, the lights, and the runway, the fashion industry hides a story few dare to tell:
💔 Women and children exploited in unsafe factories
💔 Labor underpaid, overworked, unseen
💔 Luxury made at the cost of ethics and dignity
💔 Animals harmed for fleeting trends
It’s modern-day colonization disguised as style
💚🖤 Every outfit has a story. And not all stories are worth wearing.
Swipe through to uncover the hidden truths behind the clothes you love — and ask yourself: does my fashion choice support harm, or hope?
Choose better, wear consciously. ✨
Wearing #veganhandbag @nanushka, #veganheels @alohas
#sustainablefashion #veganfashion #sustainablefashionblogger #veganfashionblog #veganstyle #veganluxury #sustainableluxury #fastfashionsucks #fastfashion
🇺🇸 A different side of New York, beyond the city. Soul-cleansing sojourn from the hustle and bustle. 📌 Save this for your next trip to #NewYork
🚘 We took the ultimate 9-day NY road trip and found the state’s most beautiful secrets {plus amazing vegan food}!
From postcard-worthy countryside, beautiful hikes to stunning national parks – Upstate New York was completely unexpected and beautiful. I wondered why did we never do this before?
Here’s a look at our itinerary/ route:
Boston 👉🏻 Catskills (Kaaterskill Falls) 👉🏻 Watkins Glen 👉🏻 Letchworth State Park (via Sweet Farm @thesweetfarm – Climate Animal Sanctuary) 👉🏻 Niagara Falls 👉🏻 NYC.
#VeganRestaurants:
@gardencafewoodstock,
@parlorcityvegan 📍 Binghamton,
Green Elephants Vegan Restaurant, The Kitchen @farmsanctuary both in 📍WatkinsGlen,
@angelheartsdonuts (donuts only near Watkins Glen),
@sunshineveganeats in Buffalo (#NiagaraFalls)
#vegantravel #vegannewyork #newyorkroadtrip #vegantraveller #nyroadtrip #veganblogger #niagarafallsny #vegantravels #sustainabletravel #roadtripusa #roadtripusa🇺🇸
🇺🇸 A different side of New York, beyond the city. Soul-cleansing sojourn from the hustle and bustle. 📌 Save this for your next trip to #NewYork
🚘 We took the ultimate 9-day NY road trip and found the state’s most beautiful secrets {plus amazing vegan food}!
From postcard-worthy countryside, beautiful hikes to stunning national parks – Upstate New York was completely unexpected and beautiful. I wondered why did we never do this before?
Here’s a look at our itinerary/ route:
Boston 👉🏻 Catskills (Kaaterskill Falls) 👉🏻 Watkins Glen 👉🏻 Letchworth State Park (via Sweet Farm @thesweetfarm – Climate Animal Sanctuary) 👉🏻 Niagara Falls 👉🏻 NYC.
#VeganRestaurants:
@gardencafewoodstock,
@parlorcityvegan 📍 Binghamton,
Green Elephants Vegan Restaurant, The Kitchen @farmsanctuary both in 📍WatkinsGlen,
@angelheartsdonuts (donuts only near Watkins Glen),
@sunshineveganeats in Buffalo (#NiagaraFalls)
#vegantravel #vegannewyork #newyorkroadtrip #vegantraveller #nyroadtrip #veganblogger #niagarafallsny #vegantravels #sustainabletravel #roadtripusa #roadtripusa🇺🇸
“Budapest 🇭🇺 - A city where fairytale castles meet ruin pubs, and sunsets paint the Danube golden 🌉✨ Even the vegan food scene will steal your heart 🌱💚
4 spots that had me obsessed:
1️⃣ Fisherman’s Bastion – pure fairytale sunrise 🏰
2️⃣ New York Café – the most beautiful café in the world 😮💨☕
3️⃣ Liz and Chain Rooftop – unreal sunset + cocktails 🍸🔥
4️⃣twentysix – a jungle brunch in the city 🌿
Noteworthy #vegan restaurants (served Jain food too)
🌱 @tranzitbyflow - new vegan cafe serving super amazing #veganfood
🌱 @napfenyes.etterem - their sponge cake and #vegancake are not to be missed
🌱 @tahinabite - for vegan falafel
🌱 @vegazzihun - for vegan pizza 🍕
#veganbudapest #travelbudapest #vegantravel #budapest #budapesttravel #fishermansbastian #budapestcastle #vegangirl #veganfashion
“Budapest 🇭🇺 - A city where fairytale castles meet ruin pubs, and sunsets paint the Danube golden 🌉✨ Even the vegan food scene will steal your heart 🌱💚
4 spots that had me obsessed:
1️⃣ Fisherman’s Bastion – pure fairytale sunrise 🏰
2️⃣ New York Café – the most beautiful café in the world 😮💨☕
3️⃣ Liz and Chain Rooftop – unreal sunset + cocktails 🍸🔥
4️⃣twentysix – a jungle brunch in the city 🌿
Noteworthy #vegan restaurants (served Jain food too)
🌱 @tranzitbyflow - new vegan cafe serving super amazing #veganfood
🌱 @napfenyes.etterem - their sponge cake and #vegancake are not to be missed
🌱 @tahinabite - for vegan falafel
🌱 @vegazzihun - for vegan pizza 🍕
#veganbudapest #travelbudapest #vegantravel #budapest #budapesttravel #fishermansbastian #budapestcastle #vegangirl #veganfashion
It was a photo of Lago di Braies that first made me fall for Dolomites & added it at the top of my bucket list. That surreal shade of emerald green, the wooden boats drifting lazily, and the jagged peaks of the Dolomites rising dramatically in the background — it didn’t look real. Just one photo, and I was hooked.
I was in South Tyrol at a vegan hotel in Italy in 2023, very close to Dolomites. While it was on our itinerary, unfortunately, I couldnt make it. Ever since I was obsessing over it — and this summer, I finally went.
And oh, it was everything…..
Most people think of Italy and picture Amalfi or Venice — and fair enough, they’re iconic. But tucked away in the north is a part of Italy that many skip or simply don’t know exists. The Dolomites are wilder, more raw, and in many ways, even more beautiful. The kind of place that makes you feel small in the best way. 🌿
I picked a vegan hotel situated in the Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm), part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is pure magic — rolling green meadows, bursts of yellow wildflowers, storybook alpine huts, and trails that make you want to walk forever.
The pictures hardly do justice to the beauty of Lago di Braies. We went in early - before the crowd & not only did we do the beautiful boat ride but also walked through the most stunning circular trail.
There are many beautiful turquoise lakes in the Dolomites region and it’s also home to Tre Cime, Seceda, Alpe di Siusi — names that barely capture the wonder of being there in person. Suggested itinerary
Day 1 – Lago di Braies + Surroundings (Puster Valley)
Day 2: Tre Cime + Cadini + Misurina (Sesto Dolomites). Stop by at Lago di Misurina (perfect lunch stop by the lake)
Day 3 – Val Gardena + Seceda + Alpe di Siusi
💡 Bonus: There are two fully vegan hotels in and around the Dolomites region.
Italy’s best-kept secret? I think so. And I already can’t wait to go back.
#dolomitesitaly #dolomites_unesco #vegantravel #sustainabletravel #hiking #italyhiking #hikingtheglobe #hikingthelakes #hikingtrail #veganitaly #veganhotel #veganhotels #LagodiBraies #lagodibraiesofficial #vegandolomites #veganblogger #vegantraveller
It was a photo of Lago di Braies that first made me fall for Dolomites & added it at the top of my bucket list. That surreal shade of emerald green, the wooden boats drifting lazily, and the jagged peaks of the Dolomites rising dramatically in the background — it didn’t look real. Just one photo, and I was hooked.
I was in South Tyrol at a vegan hotel in Italy in 2023, very close to Dolomites. While it was on our itinerary, unfortunately, I couldnt make it. Ever since I was obsessing over it — and this summer, I finally went.
And oh, it was everything…..
Most people think of Italy and picture Amalfi or Venice — and fair enough, they’re iconic. But tucked away in the north is a part of Italy that many skip or simply don’t know exists. The Dolomites are wilder, more raw, and in many ways, even more beautiful. The kind of place that makes you feel small in the best way. 🌿
I picked a vegan hotel situated in the Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm), part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is pure magic — rolling green meadows, bursts of yellow wildflowers, storybook alpine huts, and trails that make you want to walk forever.
The pictures hardly do justice to the beauty of Lago di Braies. We went in early - before the crowd & not only did we do the beautiful boat ride but also walked through the most stunning circular trail.
There are many beautiful turquoise lakes in the Dolomites region and it’s also home to Tre Cime, Seceda, Alpe di Siusi — names that barely capture the wonder of being there in person. Suggested itinerary
Day 1 – Lago di Braies + Surroundings (Puster Valley)
Day 2: Tre Cime + Cadini + Misurina (Sesto Dolomites). Stop by at Lago di Misurina (perfect lunch stop by the lake)
Day 3 – Val Gardena + Seceda + Alpe di Siusi
💡 Bonus: There are two fully vegan hotels in and around the Dolomites region.
Italy’s best-kept secret? I think so. And I already can’t wait to go back.
#dolomitesitaly #dolomites_unesco #vegantravel #sustainabletravel #hiking #italyhiking #hikingtheglobe #hikingthelakes #hikingtrail #veganitaly #veganhotel #veganhotels #LagodiBraies #lagodibraiesofficial #vegandolomites #veganblogger #vegantraveller
