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Vegtravelbuddies Interview with Vegans with Appetites' Victoria and Adam

Vegtravelbuddies Interview with Vegans with Appetites' Victoria and Adam

By Tina Chau Feb 6, 2018

Imagine finding a travel companion who shares your great passion for food. Both solo travelers for many years, Victoria and Adam finally met in Laos in 2013 and have gone on several vegan world travel adventures together since then. They both run the Vegans With Appetites site. In this interview, they graciously shared with us insights into their vegan travels, the food they have tried, about doing volunteer work in disaster-stricken areas, and so much more!


Vegtravelbuddies Interview with Vegan Green Planet's Karenna Love

Vegtravelbuddies Interview with Vegan Green Planet's Karenna Love

By Tina Chau Feb 4, 2018

This time we are joined by Karenna Love who runs Vegan Green Planet- a website dedicated to vegan recipes, animal advocacy, lifestyle, environment, beauty, and health. As part of our Vegtravelbuddies Interview series, Karenna took time to answer questions about her passion for plant-based foods and as an animal advocate among others.


Vegtravelbuddies' Interview with the Vegan World Trekker Maria Giurcan

Vegtravelbuddies' Interview with the Vegan World Trekker Maria Giurcan

By Tina Chau Jan 31, 2018

This installment of our Vegtravelbuddies Interview series features Maria Giurcan who writes about her travel adventures on the Vegan World Trekker. Drawing from her experiences on the road, she shares a wide array of articles and resources on vegan dining, accommodations, food options, and so much more. Learn more about her views as a vegan world traveler and find out some of the tips she shared with us in this interview.


Vegtravelbuddies Interview with Simon Fairbairn and Erin McNeaney of the Never Ending Voyage

Vegtravelbuddies Interview with Simon Fairbairn and Erin McNeaney of the Never Ending Voyage

By Tina Chau Jan 28, 2018

It all started in 2008 for digital nomad couple Simon Fairbairn and Erin McNeaney. Little did they know at that time that the year-long trip that took them to India, South East Asia, Australia, the South Pacific and the US would lead to a life-changing decision. Fast forward to 2010, Simon and Erin left the UK with one-way tickets and carry-on backpacks. And they have been traveling around the world since then. In this interview, we asked Erin about what was it like to leave everything behind and embrace the nomadic lifestyle, their experiences traveling as vegetarians, and more.


Foodspotting: Vegan Eats in Brooklyn, NYC

Foodspotting: Vegan Eats in Brooklyn, NYC

By Tina Chau Jan 22, 2018

Brooklyn has a thriving vegan food scene with plenty of dining options for locals and visitors to explore. If you are in NYC and thinking of spending time in the Brooklyn area, here are three of the many vegan restaurants you might want to check out. 


Vegtravelbuddies' Interview with Vegucated Writer and Director Marisa Miller Wolfson

Vegtravelbuddies' Interview with Vegucated Writer and Director Marisa Miller Wolfson

By Tina Chau Jan 16, 2018

This week we are excited to share with you our interview with Marisa Miller Wolfson! Marisa is a full-time food activist and the writer, director, and editor of the award-winning documentary film Vegucated, a must-watch film, especially for the curious or those who want to know more what being vegan is all about.


5 Vegetarian and Vegan Travel Books That Will Inspire Your Wanderlust

5 Vegetarian and Vegan Travel Books That Will Inspire Your Wanderlust

By Sarah Rivera Jan 12, 2018

Have you ever read a book that describes a place or an experience so vividly that makes you want to go there yourself? The best reads are like that. So whether you are looking for travel inspirations or ideas on vegetarian or vegan-friendly places to go, here are some of the books you need to check out.


What Is It Like to Travel as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Japan?

What Is It Like to Travel as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Japan?

By Sarah Rivera Jan 7, 2018

Ask anyone you know who has traveled to Japan and you will likely hear a lot of positive things and interesting stories. While every traveler has unique experiences when visiting the place, there are some things that many can probably relate with like how not speaking the language can be a challenge, especially when looking for veg-friendly dining options. This can be a bit daunting for vegetarian or vegan travelers, but should not stop you from going anyway. So what is it like to be a veg traveler in Japan? There is no one-size-fits-all description for it, but here are some things worth keeping in mind.