Vibrant Vienna

For several years running, Austria’s charming capital of Vienna has ranked among the most livable cities in the world. Contributing to the city’s standing are excellent water quality, lavish green spaces, extensive public transportation, and universal health care. And with roughly nine percent of the population eating plant-based, vegetable-forward restaurants and shops are plentiful, and the Viennese have begun to applaud the role that veganism plays in enhancing their quality of life.

Vienna has long been a melting pot of Europe, and a full 50 percent of its residents are first- or second-generation immigrants. No matter where they’re from, newcomers are quick to adopt the Viennese culture of , which translates roughly to the idea of being comfortable and unhurried. This means that things happen slowly in Vienna; customers linger over coffee at