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…
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…
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…
Did you think you would be missing out on trying local foods when traveling the world as a vegan? Not so! Global cuisines are full of vegan dishes. It’s just that those probably aren’t the local dishes mentioned in your guide book! Unless, of course, the guide you’re reading is my…
If you’ve read up much on the health benefits of a plant-based diet, you’ve probably come across The China Study by T. Colin Campbell. The book is based on the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted, which compared mortality rates from cancer and other chronic diseases in different parts…
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.
