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…
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…
Experiencing Japan’s Culture Through a Japanese Cooking ClassJapan has a fascinating culture that is so different from anywhere else in the world. During my one-month trip in Japan, I sought out as many cultural experiences as I could to try to understand this unique culture a bit better.I participated in…
The Kumano Kodo Walk is Full of History, Nature and CultureImpossibly tall hinoki cypress trees on the Kumano KodoIf you want to get off the beaten track in Japan and immerse yourself in Japanese history, religion and culture, all while enjoying beautiful natural scenery, there’s no better way to do…
Guest article by Kerry HeyerTop Contenders for the Best Vegan Restaurant in PenangIf you’re looking for a vegan restaurant in Penang, Malaysia, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are currently around 20 fully vegan restaurants on the island of Penang and dozens more vegetarian restaurants.Plus, local Penang food is already…
The Best Way to Enjoy Lake Baikal in Siberia, RussiaWhen you look at a map of Russia, Lake Baikal in Siberia is hard to miss. By volume, it’s the largest freshwater lake in the world, and also the world’s deepest and oldest lake. It holds nearly a quarter of Earth’s fresh…
Guest article by Chloe Press.The Best Canggu Restaurants for Vegan FoodWhen I packed my bags to travel around Asia, I was slightly apprehensive about whether or not I was going to be able to find vegan food to eat on my travels. And more importantly, good vegan food! As soon as…
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…
Hi, I'm Wendy. I'm an intrepid traveler, vegan foodie and animal lover. I travel all over the world (116 countries and counting!) uncovering vegan treasures to show you how you can be vegan anywhere. Read more on my About page.
