Sure, it’s great to sit at a table with a red and white chequered tablecloth and be serenaded by a teenage accordion player as you dine al fresco. But what if you don’t have the time, or the money, to eat all your meals in fancy restaurants while you’re in…
The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Óbidos, PortugalThe medieval walled town of Óbidos, Portugal is a delightful place to visit. There are many things to do in Óbidos, and the town has a long and illustrious history dating back more than 2,000 years. It’s been ruled by Celts, Romans,…
Having lived in the Portuguese capital for more than four years now, I’ve eaten in quite a few vegetarian and vegan Lisbon restaurants. From hearty veggie burgers to delicate crêpes, I’ve savored every last bite.Lisbon has become one of the top vegan foodie destinations in Europe, with new places popping…
Vegan Faro Portugal GuideFor my birthday this year, Nick surprised me with a trip to Faro in the south of Portugal! I’ll admit I didn’t know much about Faro before this trip. Except that it’s the capital of the Algarve, an area of Portugal that has long been popular among beachgoers…
The vegan Rome dining scene is a bit of a paradox. On the one hand, there are more than 20 vegan restaurants in Rome, which sounds like it would be a vegan paradise. The trouble is, almost all of those vegan Rome restaurants are way out in the suburbs – which is…
Guest article by Gosia Mobbs.The term “vegan Croatia” might seem like an oxymoron at first. If you have ever travelled around the Balkans, you have probably come across plenty of animal-based specialties such as cevapcici, a skinless sausage; burek, a cheese filled flaky pastry; or kajmak, a thick spreadable sour…
Vegan Hamburg GuideGerman cities are gaining a reputation as some of the top-rated destinations for vegan travel. While Berlin has even been dubbed the vegan capital of the world, Hamburg should not be overlooked either. In this vegan guide to Hamburg, I’ll share with you some of the best vegan eats…
Guest article by Angela Lapham.Eastern European Food That’s Vegan FriendlyWho could’ve predicted there’d come a time when I’d be grateful not just for religion but for Communism as well? That’s ‘accidentally vegan’ Eastern Europe for you! While travelling in the region, I discovered that followers of the main religion, Orthodox Christianity,…
Russia Travel TipsRussia is a fascinating country to explore, but it can definitely be intimidating as a first-time visitor. While travel in Russia was easier than I expected, there are quite a few things that I wish I’d known about Russia before my trip. So now I’m sharing those things with…
Kazan Kremlin: A Complete GuideDid you know that Moscow is not the only Russian city with a kremlin? In fact, there are dozens of kremlins in Russia in varying states of preservation, and the Kazan Kremlin is among the best of them. In some ways, the Kazan Kremlin makes an even…
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.
