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Meet the vegan cheese shop in New York that will even impress meat eaters!

If you follow my vegan adventures on instagram you probably saw how happy I was last weekend! Since I became vegan I’m familiar with some vegan cheese brands I can easily find at supermarkets all over America and I was always pretty happy about it. But after I went to Riverdel Cheese in Brooklyn, cheese has […]

Valentine’s Day in New York: Where to go!

It’s the most romantic time of the year! And in New York the possibilities are endless…from karaoke parties, staycations at that fancy hotel, to a night filled with laughs at a great comedy club..!  But if you are more a hopeless romantic, here are some of my suggestions to make Valentine’s Day even more memorable! I hope you guys like […]

Take a look inside my Vegan Cuts Box!

February went by so quickly but I took the time to register one of the happiest days of the month: the day when my Vegan Cuts box arrives! Seriously, what a treat it is to get home and open a box filled with everything vegan, from snacks to beauty products! So of course I wanted to […]

Fish and chips, peppers, cocktails and rustic vibes at The Wren!

One of my favorite things to do is to discover new restaurants and bars in NY and share my experience with you! And when the place is perfect for a fun happy hour but it’s cozy enough for a special date, you can’t go wrong with it! So yes, this week Ryu and I went to […]

3 movies to help you improve your French skills…or fall in love with the language!

  I love learning new languages even if just the basic level! Through languages you can learn so much about the culture and history of different nations and it always comes handy when I travel abroad. And one of my goals for 2017 was to learn French so I enrolled myself in the French Institute […]

Decorating our apartment with pictures!

Since Ryu and I moved to the new apartment, my favorite hobby is to spend time decorating our home sweet home and as a photographer, you won’t be surprised to learn that decoration means using pictures as much as possible!! I recently printed some pictures but also decided to invest on some other objects such […]

Is the best doughnut in NYC vegan?

Mojito, pineapple, lavender sweet butter rosemary, banana peanut butter, pistachio, lemon coconut…! These are some of the flavors you will find at Dun well Doughnuts, a vegan shop that introduces itself as the best doughnut of New York City (and the world!), so of course I had to go check it out and share my experience with you guys! The first […]

My experience with Hawaii Water Sports in Honolulu!

One of the best things about going to Hawaii is the feeling of freedom you have once you get there, the impulse to explore and try new adventures! During my last trip in January I had the opportunity to do that and challenge myself to go on a wakeboard, banana boat and bumper tube experience, three of the many […]

My Top 10 Cruelty-Free Products!

2016 was  a big year for me… Moving out, getting married, visiting all the 50 states, writing a book, turning 30 and becoming almost 100% vegan! Yes!! This was so special! I had to learn how to shop for products in a new way, read ingredients list and It was fun! Learning about beauty products for the new […]

St. Marks Place, one of the coolest streets in NYC!

Street vendors, karaoke, comics shop, grocery store, bars, cheap pizza, vegan ice cream, record stores, hotel and a variet of Japanese restaurants, That’s what you’re gonna find on St. Marks Place, between 3rd and 2nd Avenues (this street changes its name from 3rd to Avenue A, it is originally the 8th Street). The street is […]

Winter vibes with UMA

Staying warm and still stylish in New York during the winter months is almost impossible! But when you find a winter coat you love, don’t think twice, grab it before it’s gone! One of them could easily be this one from UMA New York, perfect for those days when the temperature is between 40-50 degrees. It’s […]

Where to Eat in Honolulu: My experience at Strip Steak

One of the best things about traveling to Oahu is the endless options of restaurants you will find, from traditional Hawaiian food trucks to vegan vietnamese bistros and fine dining! So whenever planning your trip, I recommend taking some time to research places before hand and make sure to learn if the restaurant encourages you to make […]

SIBU: A Beauty (Cruelty Free) Brand to Love!

I spent most of my life using the wrong products on my face or not thinking too much about it. Now that I’m 30 and the first signs of age are starting to appear, I decided to take action and finally do something to improve the health of my skin. And as a new vegan […]

The Perfect Daily Planner!

I know, I am the crazy daily planner person! I’m obsessed with to do lists, writing goals, paper calendars and office decor. That’s why the Paperview planner was the best gift I gave to myself this year. Unfortunately they only have portuguese options available at the moment but they ship worldwide, so if you know anyone who […]

Citizen M, one of the coolest hotels in NYC!

You always ask me to write about hotels and tips on the best locations and nicest hotels to stay in the city. So the other day I took a tour of the Citizen M, where my friend was staying here in New York (Thanks Juliano!). He was enjoying his stay so much and kept telling about how nice the place was […]

SoHo vibes: what I wore on a beautiful winter day in NY!

Can we go back to yesterday?? December 28th, the day we experienced 14 degrees Celsius in the middle of New York’s long and cold winter! So the day asked for lighter jacket, no extra layers and some window shopping in SoHo, one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city! I was wearing faux leather jacket […]

My favorite products from Ecco Bella (cruelty-free)!

Some of you guys have been requesting my TOP 5 cruelty free make up and beauty products here on the blog and I hear ya, it’s just that it takes me sooooo long to sit down and organize my top top top ones and I wanna write a very detailed post, so please bear with me, it will be up […]

Snow Day in NYC!

I’ve been dreaming of a white Christmas in NYC but this year was a complete fail AGAIN! Luckly, a week before Christmas we had our first snow of the season and I couldn’t help myself but vlog everything for you guys on my second YouTube channel (marthasachser2) which is in english! It was fun, I went to […]

All about my first Haycu Watch: an affordable timeless piece

Christmas came earlier this year! After years and years dreaming about having a watch that would be girly and cute enough but that wouldn’t give me an allergic reaction (me and all types of metal don’t get along well), Haycu made this a reality and I’ve found the perfect one! Yes, I’m talking the British created […]

Vegan fast (and healthy) food in NY: my experience at Terri

The other day Ju and I had lunch at Terri, a vegan fast food/restaurant here in New York! And since you guys always ask me about healthy and vegan places to eat, here is  one of my new favorites! Since we went for lunch we had sandwiches and wraps, but there is a wide selection of […]