I think we can all agree that being a vegan in a foreign country can sometimes be a little challenging. It’s difficult enough having to check the ingredients of your native supermarket snacks, let alone understanding how they translate into another language. Now imagine being in a country so different…
Guest article by Jen Sizeland. Southeast Asia is a beautiful corner of the world, and very popular with backpackers. I spent six months there, and while I had so many incredible experiences during that time, it’s the food that made the most lasting memory. I was a vegetarian at the…
Guest article by Priyanka Gupta. Dosa entered my life when I first moved to Bengaluru, Karnataka in 2010. By that time I had eaten dosas at home in Uttar Pradesh, a state in North India, but I had no idea how dosas tasted in South India — where they originated. …
Why You Need to Know Chinese Basic Words and Phrases If you’re going to travel in China, then you really need to learn a few common Chinese phrases. I speak from experience when I say that traveling in China without knowing at least some basic Chinese words and sentences is…
Guest article by Amy Blyth of London Vegan Diaries and Our Big Fat Travel Adventure. Looking for a way to help stray dogs in Thailand? A number of dog shelters and rescue projects operate throughout the Land of Smiles. You can find them everywhere from the forested north of the…
Guest article by MR Maximo.Vegan Philippines Travel and Dining GuideThe Philippines is an archipelago known for its amazing beaches, fantastic diving and friendly locals. It’s a tropical paradise like no other. But what’s it like to be a vegan in the Philippines?Let’s start with a quick introduction to Filipino cuisine.…
Co-authored by Brighde Reed and Wendy Werneth.Bhutan Vegetarian and Vegan GuideIs Bhutan a vegetarian or vegan-friendly destination? Most people don’t know that much about Bhutan, and they certainly don’t know much about Bhutanese cuisine.Admittedly, I have not yet been to Bhutan myself, although it’s a place I’ve been wanting to…
How to See the Best of Taichung: a 1 or 2-Day Taichung ItineraryIn this Taichung travel guide, I’ve included my suggested 1-day Taichung itinerary and 2-day Taichung itinerary, with travel tips based on my own personal experience.I’ve also added several more suggestions for day trips and alternative Taichung attractions that…
Vegan Nara RestaurantsNara, Japan has quite a good selection of vegan food, due in part to its Buddhist traditions. Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 794, not long after Buddhism was introduced to the country. As such, it became an important power base for the Buddhist faith, whose…
Is it Hard to Be a Vegan in Taiwan?Absolutely not! Being vegan in Taipei (or anywhere else in Taiwan) is a breeze. You’ll have many more vegan options than in nearby countries such as South Korea, Japan or mainland China.Taiwan can arguably compete with India for the title of best…
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.
