Earlier this summer, I spent an incredible 10 days in southern India co-leading a vegan tour with Escape To. Our tour focused on mostly on Bangalore, and we also spent a few days in Pondicherry. While I had traveled extensively in India before, I had never visited Bangalore, or Bengaluru as…
Guest article Tariq Nasir of Chef Tariq.Vegan Jordan: A Foodie Guide The traditional foods of the Levant region are a perfect match for a vegan diet. Jordan is no exception and is a wonderful destination for any foodie, including vegan ones. Historically, food from this part of the Middle East was very…
Guest article by Diana of Elephant Soul Crafts.How to Be an Animal-Friendly Tourist in JordanJordan is known for hosting a myriad of ancient biblical sites, for its golden pink desserts, for the ancient city of Petra and for having the lowest point on earth, located at the Dead Sea. It…
Guest article by Andrew Miles.Vegan Vietnam Travel TipsI’ve just spent a little under 2 years travelling and living as a vegan in Vietnam. The country is well known for its cuisine and has become a popular foodie destination in recent years. Cities like Hoi An and Hue, in particular, are…
If you’ve seen my video on my favorite vegan Indian dish, or read chapter six of my book Veggie Planet, then you know that vegan Indian food is one of my favorite world cuisines. You’ve probably heard that India is great for lacto-vegetarian travelers, but did you know that there are…
Guest article by Sina Poureshagh of Iran Vegan Travel.Vegan Persian Food: How to Eat Vegan in IranWhile today many people worldwide know about Iran and its culture, art, philosophy, and architecture, few know about Persian cuisine, much less vegan Persian food. This Middle Eastern cuisine is full of unique, tasty…
Guest article by Josh Kian.Sri Lanka Vegan Travel TipsSome people travel for culture, some for architecture and others for exhilarating outdoor experiences. I travel for a huge culmination of reasons, but at the top of that list is food. And not just any food — delicious vegan food! This hunger has…
Vegan India: Q&A with Prachi JainIn June 2019, I will be leading a vegan India tour in collaboration with a vegan tour company called Escape To. I’m super excited about this opportunity, and I know that many of you are too! I’ve received lots of questions about vegan food in India,…
Guest article by Priya of The Indian Rose.Vegan Food in India: How to Avoid GheeIndia is known as a vegetarian’s paradise, and rightly so. It’s not known as a vegan’s paradise, though, and here’s why: Indians are in love with dairy products in general, and with ghee in particular. You…
Craveable and mostly meat-free: what’s not to like about Indian food? While India has long enjoyed the reputation of being a haven for vegetarians, vegans need to be a bit more careful when traveling there. This is because many vegetarian Indian dishes include dairy products — especially the desserts. However, if you’re…
