Veggies Abroad Vegan Travel Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Join Rebecca as she chats with Kerry Skinner from Playa Viva, a breathtaking eco-luxury resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast and one of the world’s highest-rated B-Corp certified hotels. In this episode, Kerry shares how Playa Viva is setting new standards in regenerative tourism, from solar-powered treehouses to a community-driven approach that restores the local environment. Plus, learn about their incredible on-site turtle sanctuary, where guests can experience hands-on marine conservation. Get ready to dive into the intersection of eco-friendly travel, environmental responsibility, and local culture at this award-winning resort making a positive impact on both people and the planet.

Find out more about Playa Viva at https://www.playaviva.com

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Welcome to the Veggies Abroad Vegan Travel Podcast, with your host Rebecca Gade Sawicki. In this 21st episode, Rebecca and her travel partner, Matt Gade Sawicki, dive deep into their recent adventure in Japan.

They discuss the challenges and highlights of navigating vegan cuisine in cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, while also offering tips on traveling during Japan's notoriously hot summer.

Whether you're curious about Japanese culture, vegan food, or travel logistics, this episode provides a comprehensive and entertaining guide.

Key Takeaways

• ​Navigating Vegan Options: Japan offers a surprising array of vegan options, especially in major cities, but it’s essential to plan ahead and use tools like Google Translate for ingredient checks.
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• ​Travel Timing: Summer is the worst time to visit Japan due to extreme heat and humidity. Consider visiting in the spring or fall instead.
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• ​Cultural Etiquette: Japan is a very polite and mindful society, with specific cultural norms like quiet public spaces and a lack of public trash cans.
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• ​Public Transit: The train system is highly efficient but requires attention to detail, especially regarding luggage restrictions and the difference between local and rapid trains.

• ​Hidden Gems: Despite Japan’s reputation for traditional cuisine, you can find vegan versions of most local dishes, such as ramen, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki, by seeking out specialized restaurants.

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Miranda & Simon both hail from England. They purchased the Black Sheep Inn and emigrated to the United States in early 2020.

The Black Sheep Inn is situated in Hammondsport, New York, a picturesque village at the south end of Keuka Lake, in Steuben County, one of the Finger Lakes of New York, United States. Simon & Miranda offer warm hospitality & hearty, home-cooked vegan food in their beautiful, historic house in Hammondsport, New York. 

Find out more about Black Sheep Inn at https://www.stayblacksheepinn.com/

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Welcome to the "Veggies Abroad Vegan Travel Podcast," hosted by Rebecca Gade Sawicki, where ethical travel meets activism. In this episode, Rebecca dives into the intersection of vegan-friendly travel and animal welfare with Sara Santos from the Humane League. They discuss using travel as a tool for good, advocating for corporate accountability, and improving animal welfare in the food industry. Key moments include insights into the Humane League's Open Wing Alliance program, addressing cage-free commitments, and holding companies accountable for animal welfare standards. The episode underscores the importance of conscious consumerism and the power of individual actions in driving positive change. Key Takeaways: The Humane League's Open Wing Alliance program aims to end chicken abuse worldwide through corporate relations and public campaigns.

Companies must be held accountable for their cage-free commitments to reduce hen suffering globally.

Conscious consumerism and public pressure play crucial roles in driving corporate accountability and improving animal welfare standards. Travellers can use their purchasing power to support companies prioritizing animal welfare and sustainability. Collaboration between activists, consumers, and companies is essential for creating meaningful change in the travel and food industries. You can find out more about The Humane League at http://www.thehumaneleague.org/ For more vegan travel help or to learn about exciting vegan-friendly tours, visit veggiesabroad.com  Small group veggie tours: https://veggiesabroad.com/vegan-tours-retreats/  Travel planning services: https://veggiesabroad.com/vegan-travel-agent/   Vegan travel guides: https://veggiesabroad.com/vegan-travel-guides/  Subscribe to the newsletter: https://shorturl.at/yDPSX Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's Veggies Abroad Rebecca is joined by Manja Hoffner founder of Berlin's Green Living Academy and Green Tour Berlin. Manja is a Harvard-certified environmental educator and eco evangelist on a mission to show people, organisations and the corporate world a sustainable vision of the future and more importantly how they can get there. You can find out more about Manja, the Green Living Academy and Green Tour Berlin at https://www.green-living-academy.com/

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In this episode Rebecca chats with SoFlo Vegans and Vegans Explore founder Sean Russell and they lift the lid on Miami's burgeoning vegan scene.

Find out more about Sean's work at:

https://vegansexplore.com/

https://www.soflovegans.com/

For more vegan travel help or to learn about exciting vegan-friendly tours, visit veggiesabroad.com 

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Welcome to the "Veggies Abroad Vegan Travel Podcast" hosted by Rebecca Gade Sawicki, your go-to guide for ethical and sustainable travel adventures. In this episode, Rebecca provides listeners with a glimpse into the world of vegan travel, sharing her journey from a career change during the pandemic to founding Veggies Abroad, a company dedicated to offering immersive and responsible travel experiences.

For more vegan travel help or to learn about exciting vegan-friendly tours, visit veggiesabroad.com 

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In this week's episode Rebecca has a conversation with Meredith Marin, a vegan entrepreneur, consultant and founder of https://wheninaruba.com/.

Meredith played a pivotal role in expanding vegan options on the island through her work with restaurants and hotels. In this discussion, Meredith shares the story of her journey advocating for veganism in Aruba and how her efforts have transformed the local food landscape. She discusses the growth of vegan-friendly businesses and recommends several top dining destinations. Meredith also discusses her vegan hospitality training program and goals to continue driving positive change in the tourism industry through vegan certification and expanded plant-based experiences. This conversation offers a fascinating case study in effective vegan activism and its power to shape culture and communities.

You can find out more about Meredith at the below links:

https://www.instagram.com/wheninaruba/

https://www.instagram.com/vegan.hospitality/

https://www.instagram.com/meredithmarin/

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In this episode Rebecca chats with Bartek Filipowicz, Head of HappyCow.

In Bartek's own words "I became vegetarian (soon after vegan) in 2016 after a heart opening conversation with my dear friend. Soon after I met HappyCow for the first time - It welcomed me from a sticker in a vegan (เจ) soup shop in Bangkok, Thailand. We have been friends ever since, and I often wondered how it can be improved. I joined HappyCow in September 2022 as Product and Commercial Lead. Having built multiple successful products for Base CRM and Zendesk, and led engineering and product teams, I was happy to finally use this experience for good. I have been officially leading HappyCow since August 2023. I am a software engineer by education, but my true calling is making products that genuinely help people. I am a happy father and husband, a digital nomad, and a burner."

You can find out more about Happy Cow at https://www.happycow.net/

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Kim Giovacco founded Veg Jaunts and Journeys in 2016. Veg Jaunts and Journeys provides small group tours internationally for vegans and veg-curious travelers. Since 2017, Kim has run 35 tours in Europe and the US, with a large percentage of repeat customers. Prior to starting Veg Jaunts and Journeys, Kim worked in different areas of the travel industry and spent nearly two decades working for a branch office of Singapore’s Economic Development Board, where she perfected the skill of attention to detail required for organizing tours.

In addition to vegan international tours, Kim works with her chef partner Mark Cerkvenik to provide whole food plant-based, no-oil tours in locations near national parks, where eating a healthy plant-based diet is a challenge.

Learn more: https://vegjauntsandjourneys.com/

For more vegan travel help or to learn about exciting vegan-friendly tours, visit veggiesabroad.com

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