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…
Rainbow Village Taiwan: Why You Should VisitOf all the places I’ve visited in Taiwan, Rainbow Village in Taichung is the one I remember the most fondly. Not just because of all the colorful buildings there, but because of the inspiring story behind how it was created.Yes, Rainbow Village is a…
This vegan Bali guide was originally published as a guest article by Candy Tolentino in February 2018. It was extensively updated and revamped in April 2020 by Chloe Press.Bali is well known for its gorgeous beaches, awesome shopping scene, wide variety of yoga retreats, buzzing nightlife, fascinating culture and stunning…
Guest article by Jaimie Eckert.The Best Vegan Food and Vegan Restaurants in Beirut LebanonWhen my husband and I moved to Beirut in 2013, I had only two questions: (1) would I have an electric washing machine; and (2) would I be able to find vegan restaurants in Beirut, or any…
The Best Vegan Hiroshima RestaurantsWondering what to eat as a vegan in Hiroshima? Well, I’ll be honest, Hiroshima definitely doesn’t have as many vegan restaurants as other Japanese cities such as Tokyo or Kyoto.In fact, according to HappyCow, since Vegan Café closed there are no longer any fully vegan restaurants…
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…
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.
