How to Be Vegan in RussiaThis article was originally published in September 2015 as an interview with Victoria Logunova, a vegan Russian food blogger, about what it’s like to be a vegan in Russia. Back then, vegetarian food in any form was an oddity in Russia, not to mention vegan food.…
Tibet Tour Review: 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp TourTibet was one of those destinations that Nick and I had been dreaming about for years. While we prefer to travel independently, we knew that it would not be possible in the Tibet Autonomous Region, which is the main reason why…
Mongolian Dishes Without the Meat!Think Mongolian cuisine is nothing but mutton? Everything you know about Mongolian food is about to be turned on its head. OK yes, it’s true that the traditional Mongolian diet consists mainly of meat and dairy products. But these days, many Mongolians are changing their eating habits…
Why You Should Visit the Labrang MonasteryThe Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, Gansu Province in China is one of the best places to experience Tibetan culture without traveling to Tibet itself. In fact, even though it doesn’t fall within the borders of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) as defined by the Chinese…
Vegan Hamburg GuideGerman cities are gaining a reputation as some of the top-rated destinations for vegan travel. While Berlin has even been dubbed the vegan capital of the world, Hamburg should not be overlooked either. In this vegan guide to Hamburg, I’ll share with you some of the best vegan eats…
Why You Need to Visit the Rainbow Mountains in China You may have heard about the rainbow mountain in Peru, but did you know that there’s a much more spectacular range of rainbow mountains in China? The only reason these multi-colored mountains aren’t more famous is that they are located a bit…
Guest article by Diana from The Elephant Soul.Nepal Elephants: The ContextRiding an elephant is on many people’s bucklet list. Should it be on yours?We’ve all seen images of people trekking in the beautiful mountains of Nepal, or of the Kathmandu temples where mysticism and spirituality converge. There are other photos…
The Best Things to See and Do in MongoliaMongolia is like no other place in the world. For nature lovers, it’s an unparalleled destination, with everything from desert sand dunes to clear freshwater lakes to snowy mountain peaks. And of course, there’s the iconic steppeland, where animals graze on green…
Guest article by Angela Lapham.Eastern European Food That’s Vegan FriendlyWho could’ve predicted there’d come a time when I’d be grateful not just for religion but for Communism as well? That’s ‘accidentally vegan’ Eastern Europe for you! While travelling in the region, I discovered that followers of the main religion, Orthodox Christianity,…
Russia Travel TipsRussia is a fascinating country to explore, but it can definitely be intimidating as a first-time visitor. While travel in Russia was easier than I expected, there are quite a few things that I wish I’d known about Russia before my trip. So now I’m sharing those things with…
