Chris Carra
@chriscarra.bsky.social
Author and Journalist | Published in Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Smithsonian Magazine, Metro, and more | Vegan 🌱 | Swansea City author | Fitness, culture, sport, Italy, food and wine! 🥃🏋️♂️🍷
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Chris Carra
@chriscarra.bsky.social
· Nov 13
How the Dazzling Las Vegas Strip Rose Up From the Desert
The story behind the glitzy stretch of highway that became the destination for America’s most sublime—and most sordid—aspirations
www.smithsonianmag.com
Earlier this year I wrote my debut article for Smithsonian Magazine - exploring the history of the Las Vegas Strip. An iconic American landmark, it was a pleasure to dive into its dynamic past! 🎰
You can read the article here! 👇
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/dazz... #lasvegas #history
You can read the article here! 👇
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/dazz... #lasvegas #history
Proud to share my newest article for the legendary Smithsonian Magazine!
In this Prologue piece, I feature a true American icon: Peanuts, which turns 75 this year. I look at how it all began and grew into the most iconic comic strip on the planet! ✏️
www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture...
In this Prologue piece, I feature a true American icon: Peanuts, which turns 75 this year. I look at how it all began and grew into the most iconic comic strip on the planet! ✏️
www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture...
How the Beloved 'Peanuts' Found Its Way to Define the Modern Comic Strip
With poignant wisdom and gentle wit, Charles M. Schulz reinvented the form and introduced the nation to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and so many more indelible characters
www.smithsonianmag.com
June 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Proud to share my newest article for the legendary Smithsonian Magazine!
In this Prologue piece, I feature a true American icon: Peanuts, which turns 75 this year. I look at how it all began and grew into the most iconic comic strip on the planet! ✏️
www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture...
In this Prologue piece, I feature a true American icon: Peanuts, which turns 75 this year. I look at how it all began and grew into the most iconic comic strip on the planet! ✏️
www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture...
Tried this today. High protein and clean ingredients. 🌱 Very tasty and meaty. Only problem was it stuck to the pan a bit when frying (that may be my fault for using a shit pan). 8.5/10
June 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Tried this today. High protein and clean ingredients. 🌱 Very tasty and meaty. Only problem was it stuck to the pan a bit when frying (that may be my fault for using a shit pan). 8.5/10
I just published a new article over on Planet Health - it's a guide to eating vegan in Florence! ✈️🌱
planethealth.online/2025/06/03/f... #Italy #Florence #Vegan
planethealth.online/2025/06/03/f... #Italy #Florence #Vegan
Florence Vegan Food: A City Guide
The Florence vegan food scene is growing, so we explore the excellent vegan restaurants in the renaissance city.
planethealth.online
June 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I just published a new article over on Planet Health - it's a guide to eating vegan in Florence! ✈️🌱
planethealth.online/2025/06/03/f... #Italy #Florence #Vegan
planethealth.online/2025/06/03/f... #Italy #Florence #Vegan
The Swansea Vegan Festival was great!
May 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Swansea Vegan Festival was great!
I've just added a new article to Planet Health! 🌍
This time it's about vegan travel. If you have any extra tips, let me know - I'll include them in an update! 🌱✈️
planethealth.online/2025/05/27/v... #vegan #plantbased #travel
This time it's about vegan travel. If you have any extra tips, let me know - I'll include them in an update! 🌱✈️
planethealth.online/2025/05/27/v... #vegan #plantbased #travel
Vegan Travel: How to be Plant Based on the Road
Want to travel as a vegan? It’s very easy, although requires a little more planning. Read on for a guide to vegan travel!
planethealth.online
May 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I've just added a new article to Planet Health! 🌍
This time it's about vegan travel. If you have any extra tips, let me know - I'll include them in an update! 🌱✈️
planethealth.online/2025/05/27/v... #vegan #plantbased #travel
This time it's about vegan travel. If you have any extra tips, let me know - I'll include them in an update! 🌱✈️
planethealth.online/2025/05/27/v... #vegan #plantbased #travel
Reposted by Chris Carra
In my newest article, I look at all my failures in an otherwise successful writing career!
Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽
chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure
Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽
chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure
May 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In my newest article, I look at all my failures in an otherwise successful writing career!
Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽
chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure
Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽
chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure
In my newest article, I look at all my failures in an otherwise successful writing career!
Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽
chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure
Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽
chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure
May 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In my newest article, I look at all my failures in an otherwise successful writing career!
Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽
chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure
Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽
chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure
I just added a new post to Planet Health, looking at how to be plant-based on a budget! Do you have any extra tips? 🌱
planethealth.online/2025/05/17/h... #vegan #moneysaving
planethealth.online/2025/05/17/h... #vegan #moneysaving
How to be Plant Based on a Budget
How do you be plant based on a budget? It’s easy if you follow our simple tips!
planethealth.online
May 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I just added a new post to Planet Health, looking at how to be plant-based on a budget! Do you have any extra tips? 🌱
planethealth.online/2025/05/17/h... #vegan #moneysaving
planethealth.online/2025/05/17/h... #vegan #moneysaving
Found an egg replacement with a high protein content - 35g per carton, which ain't bad! Plus, organic. 🌱
May 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Found an egg replacement with a high protein content - 35g per carton, which ain't bad! Plus, organic. 🌱
Reposted by Chris Carra
Today I've finally launched my newsletter!
Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com
It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!
(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)
Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com
It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!
(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)
Beyond the Articles | Chris Carra | Substack
A mixed bag of culture, wellness, health and travel from journalist and author Chris Carra (Smithsonian Magazine, Men's Health, Business Insider, Italy Magazine). Click to read Beyond the Articles, by...
chriscarra.substack.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today I've finally launched my newsletter!
Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com
It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!
(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)
Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com
It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!
(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)
Today I've finally launched my newsletter!
Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com
It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!
(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)
Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com
It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!
(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)
Beyond the Articles | Chris Carra | Substack
A mixed bag of culture, wellness, health and travel from journalist and author Chris Carra (Smithsonian Magazine, Men's Health, Business Insider, Italy Magazine). Click to read Beyond the Articles, by...
chriscarra.substack.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today I've finally launched my newsletter!
Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com
It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!
(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)
Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com
It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!
(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)
Time for some food. Gave this new plant-based meat a try in a warm ciabatta with vegan slaw 👌🌱
May 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Time for some food. Gave this new plant-based meat a try in a warm ciabatta with vegan slaw 👌🌱
Read my debut article for Men's Health magazine - an exploration of the weird and potentially dangerous world of AI dating. 👇
(Yes, I got to see a pair of AI boobs...).
www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-st... #health #AI #mentalhealth
(Yes, I got to see a pair of AI boobs...).
www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-st... #health #AI #mentalhealth
‘It Makes Me Feel Safe and Loved’: What It’s Really Like Dating an AI Girlfriend
Thousands of Brits are now thought to be engaged in relationships with AI chatbots, disillusioned by modern dating struggles. Is it all a bit of harmless fun?
www.menshealth.com
May 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Read my debut article for Men's Health magazine - an exploration of the weird and potentially dangerous world of AI dating. 👇
(Yes, I got to see a pair of AI boobs...).
www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-st... #health #AI #mentalhealth
(Yes, I got to see a pair of AI boobs...).
www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-st... #health #AI #mentalhealth
My newest article for Business Insider is a reflection from a 10-day roadtrip to Florida that I took with my mum! 🍊
www.businessinsider.com/road-trip-up...
#florida #travel #keywest #miami
www.businessinsider.com/road-trip-up...
#florida #travel #keywest #miami
I took a 10-day road trip up and down Florida with my mom — these 6 things could've made our trip even better
After spending 10 days taking a road trip up and down Florida while making stops in places like Key West, Miami, and Orlando, I have a few regrets,
www.businessinsider.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
My newest article for Business Insider is a reflection from a 10-day roadtrip to Florida that I took with my mum! 🍊
www.businessinsider.com/road-trip-up...
#florida #travel #keywest #miami
www.businessinsider.com/road-trip-up...
#florida #travel #keywest #miami
Pleased to see my first published article for Business Insider!
It's an interesting 'as told to' piece on the benefits of Swedish living (although watch out for those winters...)
You can read the article here 👇 #Sweden
It's an interesting 'as told to' piece on the benefits of Swedish living (although watch out for those winters...)
You can read the article here 👇 #Sweden
My wife took a job in Sweden, so we moved there from London. We love living in Stockholm and have found many benefits, especially as new parents.
We moved to Sweden for my wife's job. The country feels designed to help new parents succeed, but winters can be brutal.
My wife took a job in Sweden, so we moved there from London. We love living in Stockholm and have found many benefits, especially as new parents.
www.businessinsider.com
March 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Pleased to see my first published article for Business Insider!
It's an interesting 'as told to' piece on the benefits of Swedish living (although watch out for those winters...)
You can read the article here 👇 #Sweden
It's an interesting 'as told to' piece on the benefits of Swedish living (although watch out for those winters...)
You can read the article here 👇 #Sweden
Homemade minestrone with vegan bacon bits - great for the sunny but cold weather 🌱💪👌
March 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Homemade minestrone with vegan bacon bits - great for the sunny but cold weather 🌱💪👌
February 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Thrilled to share my first article for Italy Magazine, on the mental wellbeing habits of 'la passeggiata'!
Includes my personal experience of this timeless #Italian tradition and its history. 🚶♂️
READ HERE: www.italymagazine.com/featured-sto... #Italy
Includes my personal experience of this timeless #Italian tradition and its history. 🚶♂️
READ HERE: www.italymagazine.com/featured-sto... #Italy
Want to Prioritize Your Mental Health in 2025? Start With a Passeggiata.
Italy’s age-old walking tradition is more than a weight loss hack. Here’s the history of “la passeggiata” and how the ritual can benefit your mental, emotional and social well-being in 2025.
www.italymagazine.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thrilled to share my first article for Italy Magazine, on the mental wellbeing habits of 'la passeggiata'!
Includes my personal experience of this timeless #Italian tradition and its history. 🚶♂️
READ HERE: www.italymagazine.com/featured-sto... #Italy
Includes my personal experience of this timeless #Italian tradition and its history. 🚶♂️
READ HERE: www.italymagazine.com/featured-sto... #Italy
Maple Sriracha Tofu. Such an easy dish, high protein, and delicious! 🌱
(I'm aware this is slowly turning into a 'look what Chris is eating' account, so I'll try to mix up the content soon!)
(I'm aware this is slowly turning into a 'look what Chris is eating' account, so I'll try to mix up the content soon!)
January 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Maple Sriracha Tofu. Such an easy dish, high protein, and delicious! 🌱
(I'm aware this is slowly turning into a 'look what Chris is eating' account, so I'll try to mix up the content soon!)
(I'm aware this is slowly turning into a 'look what Chris is eating' account, so I'll try to mix up the content soon!)
Vegan breakfast bagel from #18 (Swansea). Was able to eat it as an actual sandwich for the first bite, but it was knife and fork from then on. 👌🌱
January 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Vegan breakfast bagel from #18 (Swansea). Was able to eat it as an actual sandwich for the first bite, but it was knife and fork from then on. 👌🌱
Made an exceptional tofu, calmer, olive and potato salad last night with tangy tahini dressing 🌱👌
December 29, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Made an exceptional tofu, calmer, olive and potato salad last night with tangy tahini dressing 🌱👌