By Jennifer Lucy Hill Growing up in the late 1990’s/ early 2000’s I had never heard of veganism or even knew it was a “thing”…to be honest I had never particularly heard much about vegetarianism either! There was nowhere near as much mainstream talk, publicity, activism, adverts or information then as there has been over […]
When people find out I am vegan, I am often met with the same kind of responses. Many people like to explain to me how they don’t eat a lot of meat, or they only eat fish, or only eat chicken. Also, just for the record people who claim to be “vegetarian” and say that […]
By Seimi Rowan I have a big announcement everyone. Apologies for the long post, but I’m really making a big change in my life. Please read the whole thing. I’ve decided not only to stop being an activist, but also that being vegan isn’t for me. As a logical, compassionate person, I can’t condone veganism […]
As part of its commitment to the wonderful cause that is Veganuary, Bohemian Hippy, an online vegan merchandise stockist, has put to together a sample of its amazing and ethically sourced merchandise to help you do your bit in 2018. At Bohemian Hippy, we understand how important it is to wear your message about veganism […]
Capitalism, as we know it, is dying. We are coming to an end of certain presumptions and thought patterns that we have so far taken as normality and acceptable – industrial agriculture is the obvious example. I am aware that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity? […]
Vegan Connections is bringing back their Christmas celebrations for 2017 – and this year is definitely not to be missed folks. Apart from Christmas shopping and festive cheer there will be holly jolly fun, treats and handmade gifts on offer at The Briggait for the Vegan Connections Christmas Market 2017! There will be lots of […]
By Ashby McGowan It is hard to climb the stairs. Only four flights but they are narrow and steep. People piss in the entryway and offensive graffiti covers the walls. Back home early tonight. Another curfew. I stay at 45 Slaughterhouse Avenue. It’s not in the best part of the City. From the window of […]
Today is a special day, people. For those of you who are connected and familiar with the strong vegan community we have here at Bohemian Hippy, then you would have heard of Prince. And guess what? Today marks the day that we managed to save him from slaughter! And if that wasn’t big enough news, […]
Bohemian Hippy is a UK based website for vegans, environmentalists, activists or anyone just looking to dig a little deeper into an ethically conscious way of living. We like to think of ourselves as a network for vegans, and a place to share news, knowledge and resources to make vegan life as accessible and enjoyable […]
Back in August a lovely lady contacted Lotus Animal Sanctuary to ask if we could take eight cows from her, as her and her husband were going to be moving from the north east of Scotland for warmers climates abroad and would be unable to take their mini herd with them. At this stage the […]