Vegtravelbuddies Interview with HappyCow Founder and Director Eric Brent

By Tina Chau • Mar 2, 2018

If there is one travel resource that many vegetarians and vegan travelers use and highly recommend, it would be HappyCow. It has been making it easier to find veg-friendly restaurants, cafes, and more whether at home or abroad. Vegtravelbuddies recently had the chance to interview founder and director Eric Brent. He not only shared a lot of insights about his travels. He also talked about how he got started in creating HappyCow which has now grown into a massive online community that serves as a go-to source of information for vegetarian and vegan travelers worldwide.

---

5 of the Best Vegetarian and Vegan Films That Should Be on Your Must-Watch List

By Alison Trigg • Feb 28, 2018

Several notable documentary films have been released over the years that have inspired many people to rethink their diet. Some may even have influenced decisions to make the switch to a plant-based and compassionate lifestyle. Whether you are curious to learn more about the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle or simply looking for something to watch while chilling out on a weekend, here are some of the best films that should be on your list.

---

10 Best Vegan Dishes Around Southeast Asia

By Pam Baroro • Feb 27, 2018

In the West, it has become rather common to find people who have very strict dietary requirements - vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free and so on.

However, if you plan on traveling to eastern countries such as in Asia, you might find it difficult to make sure that you adhere to your diet. A lot of dishes in the Southeast Asian region are made with meat and/or dairy products so you have to be extremely careful about what you eat.

With a lot of research and proper planning, you shouldn’t be left starving to death because you couldn’t find meals to fit your vegan diet.

---

Vegtravelbuddies Interview with Evelina Utterdahl of Earth Wanderess

By Tina Chau • Feb 26, 2018

At 25 years old, Evelina Utterdahl has already been to 73 countries across 6 continents. The full-time traveler and travel writer from Sweden started traveling when she was 15 years old. She continues to explore and spends most of her time on the road. She writes about her adventures on her site - Earth Wanderess. In this interview, she shares her thoughts about traveling as a vegan, veg-friendly places and food, and some tips for vegan travelers.

---

The Things I Love About Seoul

By Jercyl L. • Feb 23, 2018

It is hard to find one word that would capture the soul of South Korea's capital city. It could be anything to anyone. But if I were to pick one word, it would be this: More. There is more to everything you see, feel, and experience in Seoul. I have visited it twice now. And each visit always left me yearning for more. As one of Asia's most popular destinations, the city is juxtaposed by tradition and modernity. From architecture to cuisine and everything in between, the city lets visitors straddle that line between the old and new. Here are some of the best things that I love about the place.

---

How Much Does it Cost to Travel to the Philippines?

By Pam Baroro • Feb 19, 2018

The cost of traveling around the Philippines, as in all the other countries of the world, is largely dependent on your travel style.

---

Vegtravelbuddies Interview with Nicole "Nikki" Robson of Orendipity

By Tina Chau • Feb 12, 2018

We continue with our Vegtravelbuddies interview series as we feature Nicole "Nikki" Robson. Nikki writes about her travels on her blog Orendipity. She's currently based in New Zealand and plans to explore more of the country while there. Read our full interview with her where she shared about becoming vegan and some of the best vegan eats and veg-friendly places she has discovered in her travels.

---

Vegtravelbuddies Interview with Crunchy Vegan’s Megan Griffith

By Tina Chau • Feb 9, 2018

Our latest installment on the Vegtravelbuddies interview series features Megan Griffith, also known as the "Crunchy Vegan Gal" Megan runs the Crunchy Vegan which serves as a resource for anyone who wants to explore the vegan lifestyle. The site also features stories of her travels. Not to mention the many recipes, tips, and a vast amount of resources she shares. In this interview, we ask Megan about her journey to veganism and her thoughts as a vegan traveler. Enjoy reading!

---