LIFE UPDATE: Moving, Travel Plans, Etc. 

Welcome to the Northwest! You will love it here! I lived in Vancouver and worked in Portland for a year. Vancouver is a great place to live. It is a pretty quite town with literally no traffic ever, I lived downtown off of main. The Saturday market there is full of vibrant local produce. Or you can pop down to Portland, they have a HUGE Saturday market. Mon Ami is my favorite coffee shop, it is right on main. They have an eclectic style and you get a little toy dinosaur as your table marker! Chucks Produce is the local organic grocery, it has amazing prices. Of course Portland is full of tiny vegan heaven's. Most of the population of Vancouver are church goers so Sundays are quiet in town. Crossroads Community Church is a great church. The pastor Daniel Fusco is a funny New Yorker with dreads who plays the base in the worship band! :D Hope you have a safe and easy transition! 🤗

Ok this is not related at all to the video but I can’t not share this! My sister is home for the summer and decided she wants to go plant-based for the summer! She also said when she goes back she’ll be cooking meals for her VEGAN ROOMMATE. I’m literally so pumped. Even if she isn’t vegan all the time it’s so much better than not trying at all. Also one of my friends who is not vegan is cooking me a vegan meal for dinner and we’re going to do a taste test of some fun things. I’m just so happy right now!

How fun to live with your best friend.

It's already been a year since you went full time??? Feels like you just posted that a few months ago. Very happy for you!

Welcome to the PNW, from a fellow Washingtonian! I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, tbh.

So happy for you! I have always wanted to live in Portland and just decided that I would start saving/paying off medical bills now so that I could move in two years! Portland is vegan Mecca and this girl from Kansas, where I hardly have any vegan options is just super excited!

Welcome to the PNW!! It's the greatest place you'll ever live, I promise

It's so nice that you'll be living with Jasmine and Chris! I'm so happy for you! And you deserve to relax and unwind, as you work so much!

South Fla has changed so much..for the worst. I've lived here my entire life snd can't wait to leave.

you’ll love vancouver/portland! if you want some vegan friends to get food/go on a hike with let me know! my girlfriend and I go hiking every week 😎

U totally look like some Portland person 💜

Amazing how you’re finding your way through life!

I love the Pacific Northwest! I'm sure you will love it there, best of luck!

I've always thought of you has a PNW girl and thought it was weird for you to be in Miami. You'll love it! SO beautiful and so much to do.

Oh man I have such a crush on you, you're so sunshiny and cute.

I moved from Tallahassee to Seattle in 2015. I grew up hating the Florida heat (still do) and have always enjoyed the rain. I will say, the winters here are no joke...seasonal depression is real and weeks without any sunshine really does get you down. Take vitamin D. But I swear you get amnesia as soon as summer arrives, like the winter never happened. It is unbelievably beautiful. It's even better than you're imagining. This is a great time to move. I may try and escape and move to California before the next winter, but I've really loved living here. The progressive vibe and breathtaking nature is a dream. Welcome!

In Boston you MUST get to FoMu!! Their vegan ice cream is amazing! My Thai vegan cafe is really really great too!

Yay for Portland! I've lived here for 4 years and it's great. It's definitely growing like crazy and lots of new people coming all the time, so things are always changing. There are an amazing amount of vegan options and countless restaurants. The winter can be tough, but we're all in it together! Vancouver does tend to be a bit longer away than 15-20 minutes because of traffic, but just don't try to drive during rush hour and you'll be okay, otherwise, it'll take about an hour or longer to get back to WA. Hope you have some meetups!

Congrats on moving to the Pacific Northwest! Get ready for rain 90% of the year starting in October and the transportation department is bad at preparing for ice and snow if we get it in the Winter. People here are not umbrella users so if you use one it is obvious you are not from the area, and a Columbia Sportswear omni-tech rain coat and completely waterproof. It folds up tiny and only has one small logo. Beaverton (suburb of Portland) is home to Columbia Sportwear and Nike and the sets of orange bikes in Portland are owned by Nike. If you love good coffee and beer you are set we have in abundance locally made in the state. I have heard Doe Donuts in SE Portland has awesome vegan donuts.

I love living in Miami, I have been here since I was 3 and half yrs old, this is home for me, and I would never move from here. I'm super glad your you have found a place that suits you more though, I wish you the best ❤❤❤

I'm so excited for you and I can't wait to see what you're up to next and everything that comes with it :D ♥

Wait, you have a vlog channel? Give me the channel name, please. I live in Ohio, the capitol city, there's more to do here than you think.

You so deserve this fun and exciting move!! I’ve been a fan of your channel for a while now and always appreciate your content and admire your work ethic. Sending you positive vibes for your next chapter in a new location... 💞🌎💖

I just found your channel and I am really digging your videos! I moved from NC to Southern CA back in 2014 and came to Portland in 2016 after needing a break from the CA heat...I totally agree with what you said about the PNW and although you're in Vancouver, Portland is happy to have you 💕 You guys MUST hit Sudra for the Peacock Salad and Blackwater Bar (its grungy inside but do it bc its fkn good) for the Western or Scorpion Burger. Also definitely recommend No Bones and Virtuous Pie for a lil more spendy but worth it. Anyways..haha long comment but super cool that you're moving up here!

My dad and step mom live in Miami, so I totally get why you don’t like it. I don’t even live there and I’m always glad to leave! Lol! It is a nice vacation spot, though.

Work those dimples girl! Sounds like a great move, very happy for you.

Omg!! Girl, I live in Vancouver, WA & I love it 😍 you will love it here. Although, it does rain non-stop here from like October-April!

I want to visit Washington so bad and have considered moving there in the future. Hope the move is going well 😁

I’m living in the Portland area (I’ve lived here since elementary school) - Portland has some of the best vegan spots (HMU if you need any recommendations)!!! Portland also has incredible Thai Food and other Asian foods - Nom Nom in Vancouver (next to the Regal movie theater is great) - I know the owner and they are incredibly accommodating to vegans and it’s incredibly tasty 😋

Great choice moving to Vancouver! We live in Battleground, just north of Vancouver. Living just minutes from Portland will be fun for you guys. Welcome to the neighborhood.

Hooray, hooray! I live in Portland so if you ever want a hiking buddy, let me know! Also, traffic here is horrendous too, but maybe not as bad as Miami. Anyway, I hope you have a happy journey from FL to CA to WA. :)

I feel u girl! I went to college in Miami, stayed 4 more yrs and then moved to WASHINGTON! The weather can't be beat, but I was missing that personal connection. Ur gonna love the PNW! 💗

Omg do you need another roommate 😭😭😭

I think the Pacific Northwest suits you perfectly. I lived there years ago and loved it! You would also love the part of Sydney, Australia I live in. Best wishes for a wonderful future!

I live in WA too, and Portland is great! Homegrown Smoker is a vegan restaurant on the north side of Portland that I recommend if you've never been! Mac and cheese is bomb! Welcome to the PNW! :)

Hey, I know this is super awkward but one of my YT friends who watches you mentioned you are moving to Vancouver. I’m on the other side of Portland, but I just wanted to reach out and let you know if you have any questions about the Portland area I’m happy to help 😊

I was living in the Portland area for 5 years and have been living in Olympia, WA for almost 2 years. Welcome! It's a magical place over here :) Please please try out Yoga Union in Portland. It's a beautiful yoga studio and great community.

Welcome to the PNW. You're right, PDX has ridiculous taxes, on top of Oregon income tax. Vancouver is just across the river so you can enjoy all the benefits of PDX. Lots of awesome restaurants, great places to hike, bike, enjoy the outdoors etc. You will love it. Make sure to check out Blossoming Lotus, Virtuous Pie, The Bye and Bye, Paradox Cafe, to name a few :)

Portland >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Miami

Welcome to the PNW! I'm an original Californian born and bred. But I moved from of LA 3 years ago to Seattle because of the home prices being more reasonable up here. Plus the scenery is gorgeous during spring ,summer and fall. The winter sucks though lol. Hopefully you and Jasmine can arrange some cool vegan meet ups in the Seattle area. I'd for sure come because I want to meet more vegan centric people (I don't know of any other vegans in my area). Lastly, it is humid here as well. Most of the time the humidity is around 80% and upwards. The air is just so much cooler so,that's why it's not unbearable. But the summers can feel extra hot due to the humidity. However, I would never move away. This region is Great!

Please have a meetup in Boston and PLEASE REVEAL THE DATES SOON SO I CAN TAKE THE DAY OFF! I would love to meet you!!!!!!!!!!

Can I please be your boyfriend?

I live in Seattle, crazy news that you're going to move to Vancouver! You'll love it here, it's absolutely beautiful and Portland is vegan heaven. Welcome to Washington!:)

Haha, I'm from Miami and just recently moved back home from being in Seattle and I miss the PNW so much! Hope you enjoy it!!

You're going to love the PNW! I live in the canadian Vancouver (which you should definitely come check out) and theres just so much greenery and mountains and beaches and nature to hike and explore in. Plus tons of local produce. It will take no time for you to destress here!!

Vegan food at Clover (truck or store), Roxy Grilled Cheese vegan options are awesome, VO2 vegan is a cafe attached to a yoga studio with lots of vegan options!

Welcome to Vancouver! We love it here, more and more vegan options all the time. You must try Nonavo Pizza if you haven't yet, their veggie pizza with hazelnut ricotta is life changing!!

OMG Boston!! when will you be there? I go to school here (I move out this thursday though) and I highly recommend Life Alive, Whole Heart Provisions, Veggie Galaxy, Fomu, and Honeycomb Creamery!

I live in Jupiter, FL and someone has to twist my arm to get me to go to Miami because it's AWFUL! i want to move to the PNW so bad. good luck on your move!

I'd imagine it would be a lot colder than Miami !!!! It would be the same as me moving from Bundaberg in Queensland to Hobart in Tasmania which is closer to Antarctica - that's a big difference ! Melbourne is bad enough as I flew down from where I am which is 150 kms north of Sydney in 2005, it was spring time in October & 26°C. I hopped off the plane at Melbourne in Victoria & froze my butt off,it was only 13°C, I was actually investigating that Scamway thing !!!!

GIRL DRIVING IN MIAMI IS TERRIBLE OMG. You're so right, and even in general Florida drivers are awful. Your pacific northwest vlogs are my favorite! you totally seemed more comfortable there. You climbed a mountain by yourself, that's so badass! Honestly, you totally inspired me to be more independent and go after the things I want in life. Yesssss more marthas vineyard volgs, those are always so relaxing! I totally want to visit one day. Im so proud of you! you've been doing amazing in the past year straight hustlin lmao. good for you girl, go after your goals!

Yes!!! I have been vegan and living in Boston for 3 years! The best places to eat is my Thai vegan cafe (in Chinatown), Veggie Galaxy (in Cambridge) and little fast food places downtown like By Chloe, Dig Inn, Clover!! Amazing amazing food and totally instagram worthy meals :)))

Welcome to the PNW Caitlin. We moved here over a year ago from Ireland via 4 years in NY. Myself, Hubby, Daughter and Son (who was born here) live in St.Johns Portland. Prasad & Harlow are two of my favorite spots to eat yummy Vegan food. Give me a shout & come visit, I'll make you a Summer Lunch. We live on a beautiful street with New Seasons and a Park and the best Neighbours! Maybe we could inspire each other - or maybe you'll just inspire me ha! But I'l feed you and be a tour guide at least! I (sporadically) post to Insta but would love to get more active ... its been buzzzy here with babies. Anyway, check out my insta if you like and get in touch if you want an insider & Vegan view on Portland x instagram.com/sineadhealthcoaching/

Oh. My. God. No way! You will love it here!!!! I moved from Kentucky to Seattle about 1 1/2 yrs ago and my cousin lives in Portland, she loves it, I love it... who the heck wouldn't love it here in the pnw lol. Anyways, good for you, I'm so excited for you :) by the way I should let you know, when I first became vegan, you we're the first and foremost person who literally helped me succeed. I really do owe you thanks for what you do! Literally just watching you be happy with a mouth full of leaves makes me want to grab a bag of leaves and stuff it into my face lol. You exude so much happiness in what you do and it's really quite infectious!!! :) If you're ever in the Seattle area, a couple friends of mine host yoga and sound bath ceremonies, and the occasional cacao ceremonies. facebook.com/jerredandnatalie/ They are currently traveling across the country hosting some events and then they'll will be back in another month. Definitely worth trying out if you've never had a sound bath before :) ENJOY THE PNW!!! I'm so ecstatic we finally have a super bubbly and fun chick to add to this side if the country, maybe it'll keep the sun out and the rain away for a bit longer come fall. ;)

I know this is silly but I've been following you in insta since you had like 500 followers AND NOW you are this incredible vlogger and blogger and doing all these fun things. You inspire me so much Caitlin, and I feel so excited for you. A west coast trip is my dream (especially as a vegan). I wish you all the best 🌱💕

HAHHAHA, I am from South Florida. I live in California for the past 10 years and I like to go back and VISIT. Love Florida, but I understand why Miami is not for all of us.

Hii Caitlin exciting news I'm happy for you I hope you have a wonderful new chapter in your Book of Life I'm originally from West Virginia but I did live in Miami for 22 years and honey I agree with you 100% that's why I move back up north and now I live in Ohio

The Red Lentil is a vegan restaurant about 10 minutes outside of Boston and it is a BOMB brunch spot!!!! Highly recommend

Hi Caitlin, I have been watching you since you lived in Pittsburgh. You have grown so much as a person and an entrepreneur. I wasn't vegan when I first started watching your videos and proud to say I will have been vegan for 2 years this August! My fiance and I are getting married this year and having a 100% vegan wedding. I make your recipes all of the time for us. I think you are doing great and love all of your content

Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge, MA is amazing! it's near harvard and MIT and the menu is HUGE, I went during my last visit to MIT and i looooved it! (I had the vegan mac) (:

Oh my gosh, I’m 3 months late, so you probably won’t see this, but..... I’m in Seattle and it would be so cool to see you irl, as I love your videos! :P Vancouver is only like 2 hours away! Either way, have such a great time up here ^_^

We are going to love to have you. I live near Spokane Wa. It is so pretty here. COME THIS WAY OVER THE MOUNTAINS.

I live in WA... Kitsap county. Summers are perfect here but in my opinion, winters are rainy and dreary... Vancouver is nice, i have lots of family that live there. They always go grocery shopping in Portland on the weekends because there's no sales tax over there... You get the best of both states. Wishing you the best!

I’m in Boston right now for a vacation! Highly recommend dig inn, sweet green, and my vegan Thai cafe! If you head in the Harvard area stop by VO2 vegan cafe. So gooooood!! For a short three day trip definitely do the Freedom Trail. It’s a under 3 mile trail but it gives you a great overview of Boston and brings you up into the Charleston area which is so beautiful. This is my favorite city so I hope you love it as much as I do 🤗💕

Aaahhhhhh Caitlin! I live in Longview! I had to move here for work and it’s super not vegan friendly... but I go into Vancouver and Portland to shop and eat all the time! Welcome to Washington!!! I’m a ranger at the Mount St Helens Visitor Center - come in and I’ll tell you cool stuff to do in the area :)

Don't get your hopes up about the traffic in Portland. IT SUCKS. But the vegan food is worth it :) Would love to meet you and chat once you're in the area!! Good luck with the move!

GIRL have a meet up in Boston!!! If not, for sure check out Veggie Galaxy, Life Alive, and Clover Food Lab!

You’ll absolutely love it here in the NW! I currently live in Vancouver and one of my favorite vegan/health-related aspects of it is this natural market called Chuck’s Produce. Depending on how close their two locations are to your house, you should check it out! Welcome (in advance) to the area. :)

When you are in Washington, you HAVE to go to the olympic national park! I have been traveling the united states for 5 years and it is by far my FAVORITE place in this country!

in Boston you have to go to Veggie Galaxy!! haha it's a veg diner I used to work at. Get the pancakes they're soooo good. Also True Bistro is a nice white tablecloth vegan restaurant I love their brunch and their dinner menu is pretty good too. and I also love Life Alive cafe, which is down the street from Veggie Galaxy :)

I’m feeling that way about Vegas now. I’m thinking the northwest. I miss a seasonal year.

CAITLIN! I live in Portland and am so excited you're moving closeby...ok, that's all xoxo

I wish you the best of luck, Caitlin! You seem so happy just talking about moving! I love your content and have learned so much about cooking from you. Keep being awesome :)

Yay! I only live 40 minutes from Vancouver! Maybe I’ll see you sometime. I’ve lived in the PNW my whole life and I love it here, hope you enjoy it as much as I do. ☺️

Honestly you're so right about Miami it's one of the worst cities in my opinion to live in. The traffic and the drivers suck and honestly I don't think there are many vegan places unless it's downtown or a packed area. And yes the weather sucks too. I hate living here. Btw I'm the girl you met at seed food and wine in 2016 (:

you HAVE to try Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge while you're in Boston! It's an all vegan diner and it is SO. GOOD.

I come back to your videos because I am inspired by the fact that you're living your dream, I like the content you provide, you're clearly fun and genuine. However, I stay away for long periods of time mainly because of your video voice and presentation. Dude, you're so smart but your up-tone and hyper-casual style really take away from how much thought you put into your videos. You've clearly worked on it though, and I am excited for you to continue working on your video voice and presentation and having it do justice to the care and effort you put into creating your content. Let me know if you'd like to talk more about it; I'd love to share the resources I have turned to to work on my own speaking skills! Please take this message only with a lot of love and support for you to best display the true badass you are.

Does anyone remember the vid where she talked about the actual move and the movers she used? She said they packed her up, had her stuff in a storage container for a month and then they would deliver the container and unpack it? I'm needing a moving/storage company myself and have been through many of her vids looking for this info. Ugh! It was just a quick shout out to the movers, but I can't seem to find that vid. Thanks for the help!

You will love living in the Pacific Northwest! I have lived just outside of Portland for most of my life. People are pretty laid back and friendly. There are tons of vegan spots too!

Vancouver is a nice little town. When you get a chance, visit the coast and Olympic National Park - beautiful park with a rainforest! You'll love it.

Check out Life Alive in Boston (actually Cambridge)! If you like garlic get the green goddess bowl :)

Lucky you to get out of Florida. I hate living here and can't wait to leave. The traffic is horrible and the drivers suck. The people are rude. That's just my experience.

hey Caitlin, I'm so excited to hear you're moving to the PNW! I moved here (to downtown portland) about 13 months ago and I'm in love! As someone who recently went vegan it's the best city to be in! If you need any recommendations on restaurants or grocery stores let me know!

I'm going camping on Martha's Vineyard at the end of the month and I'm beyond excited. Anything you can think of that's a must do on the island? stuff you can shoot my way would be much appreciated!

Veggie galaxy and true bistro are my favorite vegetarian/vegan restaurants in Boston!!!!!!!!

Would you make a healthy vegan version of scalloped potatoes, or potatoes au gratin? All the recipes I've found still include vegan butter and white flour and stuff but I know you come up with awesome recipes that use whole ingredients! Thanks, and can't wait to see new videos from the west coast!

i'm excited for you and your friends!! the pacific northwest looks like one of the most beautiful places in the country and i can't wait to explore there someday :) i plan on moving to colorado with my boyfriend to live near his family in the next year or so, from the tri-state area, so it'll be a huuuge change for us as well. let us know how the transition is! and good luck with it all ~

Hate to break it to you girl but Portland>Vancouver traffic and vice versa is awful during the hours of like 1-6 :(

Ahh I’m so excited you’re moving to WA! I hope you’ll be able to do some meet ups/activities in both Portland and Seattle

Have you seen Healthy Emmie's channel? She is an amazing vegan living in Boston. I'm sure she has videos of places to eat! :)

I’m a transplant from FL -> WA and I love it! Best move I ever made. Take care and safe travels 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Do you like colder weather? Miami seems like Orlando in terms of traffic, and many tolls as well. Good luck on your journey!

You deserve all of the nice things that are coming your way. Have fun living with your best friends!

You won’t regret the move. I’m from the Pacific Northwest and I know you will loooove it.

Life Alive in Cambridge (next to Boston) is amazing and you’d love it!!!

My in laws live in Vancouver, Wa it's a nice little city with lots of hikes but also the ability to go into the city if you want. I'm so excited for your new journey! 😊

I live in Portland! Hit me up if you want a new friend 😊😊 I'm about twenty minutes out from Vancouver!

I'm on the PNW. Southern Oregon. It's beautiful here.

I was thinking about Washington myself can you please give an update on how it is out there. Price wise and all. Thx

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND SO EXCITED TO VISIT