Amanda is the amazing Founder of The Getaway Co. - an inspiring vegan travel company on a mission to scout the most beautiful locations, plan the most engaging activities and curate unforgettable, fully-plant based holiday experiences. Without having to worry about finding delicious plant-based food, transportation or exciting and inspiring excursions, guests are given the opportunity to connect, learn and grow in ways they never thought possible.
I had the immense pleasure of getting to know Amanda in Tuscany on one of The Getaway Co's trips. It's remarkable to see how she has curated fully vegan experiences in the most sought after places around the world that attracts the most kind-hearted vegans to come together to enjoy travel, food and friendship.
Q: When did you first go Vegan?
A: I first went vegetarian as an 8 year old child in the 90s, then flip flopped until finally fully committing to Veganism in 2018.
Q: How did you feel when you made the decision to go Vegan?
A: I believe I was always destined to be vegan as my first indication I was doing something wrong was as a child. But I do have vegan friends that inspired me to fully commit. I think like everyone, you experience a mix of feelings and level of support from various friends and family. Some are incredibly supportive, some are not. The longer you're vegan though, I do find it harder to tolerate viewing the omnis participating in horrible animal cruelty and suffering.
Q: What 3 words best describe how you felt?
A: More ethically sound.
A: Probably cheese. But again, the longer you're vegan, the more I think you are repulsed by animal products.
A: Having to watch them willingly participate in the horrible suffering required to consume animal products.
Q: What's it like being Vegan in Switzerland?
A: Living in Switzerland has it's challenges like anywhere, it's definitely a dairy motivated country. With that said, the Swiss can be quite health conscious and politically minded and there are lots of vegan restaurants, many many vegan products in the supermarket, and people are open minded and understanding in all the big cities.
A: Cat
A: Various forms of soup and Thai food.
A: Finding anything thats comparable quality to mid range to high end brands that produce goods with animal products. Super frustrating.
Q: Can you share 3-5 of your favourite Vegan Brands or Products?
A: New Roots (Swiss cheese brand), Planted (Swiss vegan meat product), and maybe our friend's chocolate brand Kuerzi Kakao because in Switzerland we might die without these things.
Q: What was the craziest thing that someone has said about being Vegan?
A: That they eat or like don't vegan food. Obviously a lie.
A: We definitely point people to Earthling Ed a lot. I admire his patience and ability to eloquently relay the facts in such a digestible manner.
A: For the Animals
