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Valentine’s

Thinking
outside

the box

Will Rankin shares his unusual vegan-friendly date ideas

hatever kind of relationship vegan. Turn the dining table into a ship, candle or two, some delicious homemade
you enjoy, Valentine’s Day is a make a 1920s Berlin nightclub in the treats and a board game for a simple,
Wgreat excuse to celebrate love lounge, recreate the vibe of the night you relaxing stay.
and friendship. But, do you really want met — the choices are almost endless.
to be marking your enduring feelings for Create an atmosphere that brings a Urban jaunts
that significant other on a restaurant date unique mood, and you’ll have an evening In the UK, we are blessed to have so many
surrounded by carcasses and clichés? to remember. Of course, dressing up can cities that cater to vegans and cruelty-free
Of course you don’t. So, here are a be part of the fun, too. lifestyles. Think of escaping to Brighton,
few more interesting date ideas to make Bath, Durham or Edinburgh and take the
sure your love knows you care. Countryside capers time to discover the hyper-local culture
It’s a bit cold for camping, but a short and the restaurant scene (don’t forget
A fancy fireside fling break not too far from home can bring the Happy Cow app). Any city has its
Mark the occasion at home. Might sound the hygge and the spark back into your interesting history and unusual sights.
boring, but why be limited by walls — or relationship. There are plenty of AirBnB You don’t have to dig deep to discover the
your imagination? Not only can spending properties around at this time of year, art galleries, museums and music that
a date at home mean that it’s perfectly and permanent campsites have cosy most cities ofer in abundance. And, you
attuned to your likes and interests, but it (read: waterproof) gypsy caravans, yurts, might just make some new friends, too.
also means things can be a lot… sexier. teepees and cabins to rent. Of course, a
Dinner might be a romantic cliché, return to nature could involve a self-guided Down the rabbit hole
but why not create a themed meal? Also, trek, a warm pub lunch, a cookery class or Sustainable living is high on all our
if it’s made at home, you know it’s truly even a foraging tour. Take a scented soya agendas, and if you fancy spending

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