The Surprising Truth about Brazzaville, CongoI recently had the unique opportunity to travel to Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, and the place really surprised me.What I thought was going to be a scary, intimidating destination turned out to be one of the safest, friendliest cities I’ve ever…
The Best Vegan Hiroshima RestaurantsWondering what to eat as a vegan in Hiroshima? Well, I’ll be honest, Hiroshima definitely doesn’t have as many vegan restaurants as other Japanese cities such as Tokyo or Kyoto.In fact, according to HappyCow, since Vegan Café closed there are no longer any fully vegan restaurants…
Having lived in the Portuguese capital for more than four years now, I’ve eaten in quite a few vegetarian and vegan Lisbon restaurants. From hearty veggie burgers to delicate crêpes, I’ve savored every last bite.Lisbon has become one of the top vegan foodie destinations in Europe, with new places popping…
Top Things to Do in HiroshimaHiroshima, Japan was the scene of the deadliest single event in history. And yet, the city has managed to transform its tragic past into a message of hope and peace. It’s a message that we all need to hear, and for that reason alone, Hiroshima should…
Top Things to Do in Mykonos, GreeceMykonos is one of the most popular of all the Greek islands, along with Santorini. I’ll be honest, I had pretty low expectations when I visited, but I was blown away by all the fun things to do in Mykonos.In fact, I would not…
Vegan Faro Portugal GuideFor my birthday this year, Nick surprised me with a trip to Faro in the south of Portugal! I’ll admit I didn’t know much about Faro before this trip. Except that it’s the capital of the Algarve, an area of Portugal that has long been popular among beachgoers…
Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting Iguazu Falls on Your OwnThe Iguazu waterfalls in South America are one of the continent’s most famous sights. But why? Let’s start with a few facts about Iguazu falls and answers to some commonly asked questions. Later in this article, I’ll share with you my top…
Here are the Top Things to Do in São Paulo BrazilThanks to its busy international airport, São Paulo is a popular entry point for visitors to Brazil. And yet, São Paulo sightseeing doesn’t make it onto many Brazil travel bucket lists. Everyone wants to see the famous beaches of Rio de…
Vegan Kyoto Travel GuideKyoto was the first city I explored on my month-long visit to Japan, and I was amazed at how easy it was to be vegan in Kyoto. When I first became vegan five years ago, I researched vegan food in Japan in anticipation of traveling there one day.…
Should You Visit Khuvsgul Lake in Mongolia?Lake Khuvsgul, sometimes transliterated as Lake Hovsgol, is the largest fresh water lake in Mongolia and is the source of 70 percent of Mongolia’s fresh drinking water. The lake is very special to the Mongolian people and is often billed by local tourism agencies…
Hi, I'm Wendy. I'm an intrepid traveler, vegan foodie and animal lover. I travel all over the world (117 countries and counting!) uncovering vegan treasures to show you how you can be vegan anywhere. Read more on my About page.
