Travel on Pause: What Life in Quarantine and the COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Me

By Mhegan Lee • Aug 26, 2020

It's still life in quarantine where I live for a little over five months now. We've adapted as best as we can as we try to ride the wave that is 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic upended life as we know it, here are some of the realizations and life lessons I've learned so far.

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Vegtravelbuddies’ Interview with Thera & Tristan from Vetjebol

By Tina Chau • Aug 10, 2020

We are excited to share with you the latest in our interview series. This time, we reached out to Thera & Tristan from Vetjebol -- a website that features vegan recipes, tips and ideas on alternative clothing, travel, and more. In this interview, we asked them about their thoughts on vegan travel, how it has changed for them over the years, and what they think traveling would be like after this pandemic is over. Scroll down and enjoy reading!

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Vegtravelbuddies’ Interview with Nina Bolders, Creator of Fly Me to the Vegan Buffet

By Tina Chau • Jul 30, 2020

For the latest installment of our interview series, we reached out to Nina Bolders who runs vegan cooking, traveling, and lifestyle website and YouTube channel Fly Me to the Vegan Buffet. Nina works as a flight attendant for over ten years now and shares her experiences and tips on vegan living and traveling on her site. We asked her about vegan travel, food, and traveling after this global pandemic is over. Scroll down to read the full interview. Enjoy!

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5 Train Trips Worth Taking

By Jercyl L. • Jul 27, 2020

I love places where I can travel mostly by train. Where you can sit back, stare out the window, and watch the scenery -- from interesting city scenes to picturesque countryside view to anything in between. I've yet to take a train trip that I didn't find fascinating and memorable. Each one left me with indelible memories. With so many incredible train trips worth taking, here are some on top of my bucket list.

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8 Places on Our Post-COVID-19 Bucket List

By Mhegan Lee • Jun 29, 2020

The first half of the year is almost over. Things are gradually getting better. But many countries remain cautious in easing up tourism restrictions. While I miss traveling, I am probably among those not eager to go back on the road at this time. But I'm still looking forward to doing it again that I've even added a few places to my bucket list. The breathtaking scenery and impressive COVID-19 response are among the top reasons why I picked them. And I learned that these countries are actually on the top 20 of the 100 safest countries for COVID-19.

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Vegtravelbuddies’ Interview with Emily de Conto, Creator of My Vegan Trips

By Tina Chau • Jun 9, 2020

As some countries reopen and gradually ease travel restrictions, it may not be long before we start traveling again. How soon that would be will depend on different factors. For our latest installment to our interview series, we reached out to Italian vegan travel blogger and creator of My Vegan Trips Emily de Conto. We asked Emily to share about her experiences traveling as a vegan, the best vegan-friendly places to visit in Italy, and travel after COVID-19. Read on!

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Vegtravelbuddies’ Interview with Voyaging Herbivore’s Alysa Tarrant and Jack Lee

By Tina Chau • May 31, 2020

As cities around the world slowly reopen after long periods of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, we prepare ourselves to adjust to the new normal. Amid these trying and uncertain times, we reached out to Voyaging Herbivore’s Alysa Tarrant and Jack Lee to talk about their views on vegan travel and what they think traveling would be like in a world changed by COVID-19. 

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Vegan Travel: Things to do if you miss traveling

By Tina Chau • May 28, 2020

COVID-19 changed life as we know it.  Sheltering in place, self-isolating, and social distancing are among the measures we take to do our part to curb the spread of this dreaded disease. As days turn into weeks and continue into months of staying at home, we may occasionally feel restless and yearn for days when we can travel again. So what do we do when we miss traveling but have to stay where we are for now.

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