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…
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…
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…
