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What Is Easy Vegan Travel

Travel isn’t a drag if you’re vegan. In fact, half the fun of travel is discovering fantastic new vegan possibilities. Wherever you go, you’ll encounter sensational menu offerings unlike anything available at home. You’re likely to return from your journey with a broader appreciation of the diversity of vegan cooking.

No matter where you go, you can discover a wealth of vegan options. A little advanced research can turn up all sorts of exciting restaurants to visit. Since travel is all about stepping outside your comfort zone, why not make an extra effort to try new foods during your journey?

Since your usual favourites may be unavailable, you’ll have an extra incentive to give new foods a try. So don’t order the exact same dishes you opt for at home. Instead, actively search for unfamiliar vegan offerings. Most of the world’s cuisines offer exciting vegan foods, unlike anything you’ve ever eaten.

Give these unfamiliar foods a shot and you’ll invariably come away impressed. If you’re going to be gone for any length of time, remember to bring your supplements.

Two supplements in particular that are favoured by vegans—a cheap high-dose B-12, and vegan DHA/EPA capsules—are all but impossible to find in most countries. So make sure to bring enough doses of whatever supplements you take to cover the length of your stay.

What Does Vegan Travel Mean?

Vegan travel is a term used to describe the practice of travelling to foreign places, eating and shopping for your holiday or business trips without the use of animal products. Vegan travel typically falls into one of the following four categories:

Vegan Seafood: Eating vegan seafood that has been harvested using a non-animal process is an excellent way to show respect for the oceans.
Non-sustainable fish will not meet the vegan standard.
Vegan Dairy: Whether you’re eating vegan cheese or vegan ice cream, dairy products must be produced using an animal-free method.
Many dairy-free foods are also fortified with calcium so you won’t miss out on much.

Difference Between Vegan Travel And Normal Travel?

As noted, travel is something that excites you. When you find yourself wondering what the word “travel” means, it could be that you’re getting ready to step outside your comfort zone. By visiting a country that’s completely different from where you live, you’re offering yourself the opportunity to be challenged, explore, and learn.

No matter what you’re doing, there will be something new for you to learn. For example, you can try new foods, stay in a new place, and see sights and locations that you never imagined. Even better, you’ll have the opportunity to meet people and make new friends. The point is that being a vegan and travel doesn’t mean giving up foods that you love. Rather, it’s about expanding your horizons and trying new foods.

Don’t get the wrong idea: you don’t suddenly become uncultured overnight. In a sense, vegan travel is a sort of ‘normal’ travel. When you visit another country, you’re going to see things from a very different perspective. In order to fully appreciate foreign culture, you’re going to need to leave your own preconceived ideas and assumptions behind.

Your trip can have a hugely positive impact on the way you view the world. Not only does vegan travel broaden your mind, but it also has the added bonus of giving you a few things to blog about. Rather than just talking about the endless number of incredible vegan menu items available to travellers, you can also share your stories and travel tips with others. Many vegans travel in order to experience other people’s cultures, and you can share yours too.

How Much Does Vegan Travel Cost?

Airfare is usually the most expensive part of a trip. Oftentimes you’ll encounter flight deals, and major airlines are becoming more vegan-friendly. With airfares going as low as $30, flight tickets are the least expensive part of a vegan travel budget.

On my vegan travels, I spent just $34 on airfare, $35 on meals, and $10 on tips for the housekeeping staff. My approximate average for vegan travel in 2016 was $50. If you can make your travel dreams a reality with only $50, you can surely live a life of luxury on just $20 a day.

How much does vegan travel cost per day? Over half a year I spent $56 on vegan food. This doesn’t include tips for the cleaning staff. My suggested average for Vegan travel in 2016 was $30. Pets on a travel tour are almost always a huge expense.

There are literally thousands of fantastic vegan restaurants, cafes, and vegan food truck restaurants all over the world. Surprisingly, because you can find amazing vegan options pretty much anywhere these days, there’s no reason why your vegan vacation shouldn’t be inexpensive.

You can spend next to nothing and still have a terrific time eating some awesome vegan food. In most places, you can eat vegan food for free or for just a few dollars, so make the most of your vacation!

Best Cities For Vegans To Visit

By now, you know it’s totally possible to find vegan food in most major U.S. cities. Yet it can be frustrating when you don’t live near a lot of vegan hotspots. Now you’ll have even more reasons to hit the road. There’s plenty of vegan restaurants all over the world.

Even better, some of these amazing cities are practically neighbouring countries. So you don’t have to travel all the way across the ocean to indulge in some delectable vegan eats.

Here are just a few of the best vegan food cities in the world:

Mexico City is one of the top vegan food cities in the world. The city offers something for everyone. You can eat organic Mexican food in the city’s hippest neighbourhood. But that’s not all. Mexico City has fantastic restaurants to dine at, too.

Most travellers know that certain areas are more vegetarian-friendly than others. Restaurants are usually a better bet than travelling from place to place. But, the growing awareness of the vegan lifestyle is changing that.

Many travellers are discovering exciting options in unexpected destinations, such as Mumbai. The capital of India has long been considered a mecca for the wealthy. They’ve come to sample the city’s nightclubs, night markets and seedy cabarets. The rich have come for its magnificent architecture, fun shopping and five-star restaurants.

Now, several major foodie attractions are opening in the area. Local restaurants are transforming themselves into vegan alternatives, as menus cater to a growing number of meat-free travellers.

Food Vegans Can't Get At Home

You may feel as if you've mastered all of the vegan essentials while at home. In reality, though, many vegan foods are unavailable to you. In fact, there are even some foods you shouldn’t even consider eating. Travelling without a whole foods diet is the perfect opportunity to try something completely different.

Not only will you learn that there’s more to vegan food than lettuce and vegan eggs, but you’ll also discover foods and dishes that are highly delicious and unique to your destination.

Food that you’ll probably never find at home. Not only can you try foods you may not even think about trying in your daily life, but you can also experience flavours and cuisines you never imagined were vegan. The most unlikely foods are often the ones you love most. One of the best examples of this is falafel.

Tourists visiting vegan-friendly countries sometimes wonder how they’ll find vegan food during their visit. Even though it’s much easier to find vegan food overseas, the challenge of getting there is not all gone. Travelling without access to your favourite supermarket, international restaurant, or grocery store is a hassle.

You’ll need to make a few grocery stores runs and plan some menus so you can make the most of your vacation. Travelling is exciting! There’s so much out there to see, and so many options to eat. I love discovering vegan destinations that we can’t get at home, for whatever reason. A recent adventure took me to the Wild Coast of South Africa, where I enjoyed a feast of fabulous seafood. One of the great pleasures of travelling is learning new food.

Tips On Having A Vegan Trip

Make a point of eating vegan every meal. More often than not, the best vegan food is the unexpected. For an off-the-beaten-path vegan experience, be sure to search for unique vegan eating experiences. You never know what you might find! Vegan food is often pretty expensive.

Some cities can be too expensive for vegans! If you’re from the US, travelling to France or Italy will likely be much less expensive than to London, for instance. Not only that, but a lot of vegan travel destinations offer good deals for American visitors.

You may be able to rent a car or stay in a cheaper hotel. Pack healthy vegan food. Bring your own vegan food, like nuts, fruit, and veggies, to save money. Many places offer weekly discounts and deals for visitors.

Travelling to somewhere new is a fantastic way to expand your culinary horizons. No matter how exciting, adventurous or gourmet you want to be, you’re always going to be limited by your travel budget. However, you can still experience a fabulous vegan adventure by planning ahead.

Here are some tips to get you started:

Research vegan-friendly foods and restaurants before you arrive. That way, you can make informed decisions on which local delicacies to try.
Plant-based eating is considerably cheaper than the prices that result from cheap animal products. As a result, you can enjoy all the local dining experiences you desire.
Make sure your passport is up to date.
Choose comfortable shoes. You’ll be walking a lot. Get prepared to feel a little self-conscious at the front of the line.

Explore Vegan Cuisines

The joy of travelling is discovering fantastic new foods that you wouldn’t eat at home. The joy of travelling without limitations is exploring delicious new foods that your body demands. Vegan travel doesn’t have to be restricted to an annual holiday.

This is a great way to rediscover the fun of exploring cuisine while exploring your country or even a city. This travel technique has worked out really well for me! From new foods in Ireland to Sushi in Japan, it’s an easy way to explore and broaden your horizons.

Of course, some people enjoy trying new things without restrictions, so they’re completely free to explore wherever they go! You can also explore vegan dishes that are perfectly suitable for anyone.

Pack Vegan Foods

You won’t regret packing vegan food.

First, consider what you’re likely to eat. Do you plan on eating a lot of Chinese or Indian food while you’re travelling? All of those cuisines can be made vegan.
Many local specialty vegan meals can be easily created at a local restaurant. That’s especially true in Asia.
You don’t even have to be vegan to enjoy the delicious cuisine of Thailand, Vietnam, and other Asian countries.
Consider what foods you won’t be able to find at the local market. Your options will be more limited when it comes to the food you find on the vegan menu.
What about eating a sandwich at a local restaurant? Most sandwiches are made with bread.
If you can’t find any vegan bread, get an entire loaf of bread from the deli and make your own.

As mentioned above, your vegan food options will be multiplied enormously during a trip. That’s because most hotels and restaurants don’t offer vegan options.

If you’re heading off for a road trip, you can pack a lunch or other healthy food for your journey. In cities, you can eat in restaurants that offer a variety of vegan cuisine. In fact, when you’re staying in a hotel or a friend’s home, you can often ask for a vegan meal.

Be Resourceful

When travelling, you may not have access to vegetarian or vegan food in a certain city. Instead of suffering through, try to get a bit creative with what you’ve got. Travellers are famous for creating their own dishes on the go. Look for portable meals, like sushi rolls and burritos, that can be easily taken on the go.

You don’t have to be a master chef to put something together. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to make some new friends on your travels. Share your travel experiences with them. Together, you’ll be able to make the most out of your travel plans.

Now that you know all of the great places you can go vegan, it’s time to take the next step. From experience, I can tell you that visiting a vegan restaurant is like going to religion.

Conclusion

There’s no need to bring a suitcase stuffed full of vegan-friendly products for your travels. An unplanned stop for lunch or an interesting conversation can leave you with an unexpected surprise that you couldn’t have found on your own. Take a chance on experiencing something new, and you’ll never forget your time in another country.

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JeannetteZ

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