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Next Stop Burning Man: A Celebration of Art, Culture & Radical Self-Reliance 

8/26/2016

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Are you headed to the playa? 


Finally after a decade of wanting to go to Burning Man, I have been presented the opportunity to attend. Since this is my first time, I am more than thrilled to have this chance to experience Burning Man but also share my art and yoga teachings. 

Join me at the Lotus dome where each class will be inspired by an element. The elements are physical and spiritual manifestations on this planet and the more we get in touch with the elements, the better we can evolve our own character. 

Many yoga poses embody elements as some poses relate to a certain element, but what you'll notice is that everything is interconnected. Most poses, like the Tree Pose, features all four elements. 

Also, in case you're looking for a good read, you can find my book Finding Om at the Center Camp library and also I will be giving away one copy at the end of each yoga class through a drawing. 

As a writer and a yogi, this is my way of sharing my art and love for creativity at one of the most unique art and music festivals in the world. Don't be shy and come and say hi! I'll be camping at Lightsweeper at 6:00 E, just near Center Camp!

Happy readings, Happy journey and I hope to meet you in the dust!
​Elizabeth
 
PS: The Lemon Tree will be on hiatus until I return after Labor Day! 
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Souped Up: Vegan & Gluten Free Soup Stall in Edinburgh, Scotland

8/10/2016

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Scotland isn’t known for having many sunny days. Thanks to its cloudy and cool climate, soup is one food that can be enjoyed year-round. When looking for a cheap eat on-the-go in St. Patrick’s Square, be sure to meander on over to Souped Up. 

Souped Up is a tiny little independently own business that operates out of a green Police Box. Souped Up serves vegetarian soups, coffees, hot drinks and freshly baked goods. You can either stand at eat at the box or take your order to go. 

Besides being a small business, Souped Up is known for its people, ethics and history. The 1930’s police boxes were an integral piece of Edinburgh’s culture. Today, Souped Up “modernized” one of the boxes to provide a savory and sweet experience to the Edinburgh locals through the operation of using renewable energy. Alongside with being cruelty-free, the business is earth-friendly as they do not produce any greenhouse gases. They also believe in helping the environment by recycling as many materials as possible. 

I discovered Souped Up randomly through an internet search and decided to give it a go. My purse-strings jingled with a few extra pounds and I desired to spend my money to a veggie-based restaurant
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The Lemon Tree & GPSmycity.com have partnered to bring you informative articles available in the downloadable app that works offline! Get maps, tips and all the information you need from this article, available here at this link. 
The best part about Edinburgh is that you can engulf yourself in a wonderful European experience without breaking the bank. Unlike it’s “sister” city, London, there you can find yourself face first in the cement, damaged by a penniless pocketbook. London is bloody expensive. Edinburgh is “thank fucking god” affordable. 

Before I shimmied my way back to the airport, I thought I’d give these Scottish Soup Warriors a try. For nearly three-pounds, I walked away with a tiny little to go bag safely containing a nice bowl of North African chickpea stew. 

Now, I have a picky yet sensitive palate. I can’t handle spice and I don’t like condiments such mustard or anything that is white and savory.  But, Souped Up knows good soup. 

Although my eyes teared and nose drained thanks to the hint of harissa and North African spices, my soul reminisced on the days of being a peasant. 

Soup and Europe go together like bread and butter. Soup is one of those foods that “witches brewed” and peasants churned in massive pots to feed the town and their family. It’s one food that has such ancient roots, you can’t help but love it. It’s affordable, delicious and easy to make. 

Each day, Souped Up features one to two soups of the day. The soups are always vegan and/or gluten free. The stall is vegan, but they do offer milk for the coffee. The milk is locally sourced from Graham’s Dairy.  They also use ethically-produced soymilk.

For the best deal in town, you can get the soup and panini deal for only four pounds. For 1.50 pounds, you can get yourself a nice cuppa British tea, a local favorite, of course. Besides a scorching deal, you’ll get a glimpse of a nice Scottish smile and maybe a short conversation about the weather. 

Souped Up is open year-round from 8:45am to 5:15pm. During the summer, the hours are extended. Souped Up believes in treating everyone equally, so if they ask you your name – don’t be shocked.  

You can find the soup stand in St Patrick’s Square, which is not too far of a walk from Edinburgh’s Old Town Castle Road. Walking is the best way to see Edinburg, plus an effective way to shed a few pounds! Students get 10% off!  

Discover more information on the website: http://www.getsoupedup.co.uk/about.html

22a St Patrick Square, Edinburgh, Scotland,EH89EW


This Lemon Tree article is now featured on GPSmyCity.  To download this article for offline reading or travel directions to the attractions highlighted in this article, go to Souped Up: Vegan & Vegetarian Soup Stall in Edinburgh, Scotland 

Elizabeth Kovar - Author, Trainer, Traveler & Vegan Food Blogger

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The Lemon Tree Launches a New Travel Article App with GPSMyCity.com

8/1/2016

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​Have you ever read a travel article so informative that you wish you could bring it with you? Great news – now you can – even off-line. 

​What is a GPS-guided travel article?

Long gone are the days of printing off travel tips and Mapquest directions. Ditch the extra clutter and save a tree with a GPSMyCity travel app.
 
The GPS-guided travel article app is a new concept, and an innovative way to explore a city by some of the top travel bloggers in the world. The travel article app is simple. Travelers download a travel article that has GPS coordinates embedded and a map of the route the author describes in his or her article.
 
No memorizing. No paperwork. No printout maps. No Internet. All you need is your phone.

The best part about upgrading to the app is that it works offline. This app is perfect for places like Europe where every country requires it’s own SIM cards to access 3G/4G Internet. This will save you time, money and a headache trying to find an electronics store.
 
Why use travel articles as an app?

It’s like having a personal tour guide, for a fraction of the price. 

Using travel articles offers tips and suggestions that many tourism offices won’t tell you. So if you want to visit the Louvre and seeing the Mona Lisa is your dream, an author (okay, me) may recommend making this painting your first destination upon entering the museum. That way the built-up excitement is still there compared to hours of roaming the museum when you become tired, exhausted and your back aches. You’ll get countless tips and recommendations from people who travel just like you.
 
GPSMyCity currently has thousands of articles from over 600 cities worldwide. The options are nearly limitless so you can find everything from a self-guided walking tour to travel articles. Once you download the article, the app will show your current location and the distance to each site listed in the article.
 
And just to reiterate, once the app is downloaded, you do not need the Internet to read your upgraded articles.

The Lemon Tree is giving away the following upgraded articles now through August 8, 2016:
-9 Cheap (and Free) Things to Do in Edinburgh, Scotland
-Goslar, Germany: A Place Where Medieval Life is Still Alive
 
Click the article titles to access the free upgrade. If you don’t already have GPSMyCity downloaded, please download it first and then click on the article titles above. The articles will then be downloaded by default. After the app launches, click "upgrade" and the article will be upgraded free of charge. 
 
You can access upgraded travel articles for off-line GPS use by browsing each city on the GPSMyCity app.
 
Thank you for reading The Lemon Tree and Happy Travels.

Your Best Travel Buddy,
Elizabeth 
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    Elizabeth Rae Kovar is a Fitness Trainer, Author of Finding Om, Presenter, Yogi, Vegan & lover of the World. View her portfolio at www.elizabethkovar.comor health-based blog at mindbodysoul-food.com

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