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In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tobias Leenaert, a visionary in the vegan movement and co-founder of ProVeg International. Tobias is the author of How to Create a Vegan World: A Pragmatic Approach, and his work has been instrumental in bridging different communities and advancing vegan advocacy.

Our conversation highlights Tobias’s remarkable transition from activism to creating Feathery Forest—a sanctuary and B&B that blends accommodation with advocacy. This unique retreat not only offers guests a serene escape amidst nature but also supports animal welfare through its innovative model. As Tobias explains, staying at Feathery Forest directly contributes to the sanctuary’s mission, demonstrating the powerful link between tourism and philanthropy.

We also delve into the broader impact of integrating local vegan dining options and how Belgium’s rich culture and history make it an appealing destination for ethical travelers. From the charming cities of Ghent, Antwerp, and Bruges to the lush forests, Belgium offers a more holistic view of sustainable tourism.

Join us as we explore these insights and learn how small steps towards compassion can create significant societal changes. Get ready to be inspired by Tobias’s journey and his vision for a more empathetic world.

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In today's episode, we have a very special guest joining us. I'm excited to introduce Marian, the co-owner and manager of Old Joe's Kaia, a charming vegan guest house nestled in the beautiful Schoemanskloof of Mpumalanga, South Africa.
In our conversation, we explore the rich natural beauty and unique offerings for vegan travelers in the Lowveld region. Marian shares insights into the cultural and historical context that defines this picturesque area. We also delve into the intimate hospitality experience at Old Joe's kaia, where the welcoming atmosphere and delicious vegan cuisine make it a sanctuary for travelers.
Marian talks about the strategic location of Old Joe's Kaia, positioned perfectly between Johannesburg and the Mozambique coast, and its proximity to renowned attractions like Kruger National Park. She also highlights the incredible activities available on the property and throughout the Lowveld region, from exploring breathtaking landmarks to engaging in thrilling adventures.
We touch on the importance of safety, sustainable travel practices, and the vibrant cultural aspects of the Lowveld. Marian's passion for fostering economic wellness in local communities through responsible tourism is truly inspiring.
Join us as we uncover the many wonders of the Lowveld region and gain valuable insights from Marian's experiences and expertise. Whether you're a nature lover, adventure seeker, or eco-conscious traveler, this episode is sure to inspire your next journey. Enjoy!

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In this episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast. we're joined by the remarkable Vangile Makwakwa. Vangile is a passionate Black female vegan traveler who has journeyed through uncharted territories and carries a deep understanding of ancestral money trauma. As a solo explorer, she'll share her captivating experiences, from her travels to South Africa, Mexico, and beyond, to the challenges and joys of being a black woman on the road. Vangile's insights and wisdom are sure to inspire and enlighten our listeners.

In this episode, you'll discover the world through the eyes of Vangile, a seasoned black female vegan traveler. Gain profound insights into addressing ancestral money trauma and how it affects one's relationship with finances. Explore her personal journey of overcoming financial ancestral trauma and shifting her mindset. Delve into the challenges and joys of being a black solo traveler, and learn valuable strategies for a safe and enriching travel experience. Vangile's tales of her adventures in South Africa, Mexico, and other countries will ignite your wanderlust and provide you with practical tips for exploring diverse cultures. You'll also find inspiration in her stories of spontaneous decisions and the kindness of strangers met along the way. Don't miss this captivating episode with a truly extraordinary traveler.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Angel, also known as A Yummy Vegan, is a vegan wellness coach, wellness author, and wellness speaker, helping you to thrive on a plant diet and lifestyle from head to toe, at home and while traveling.

Angel is the author of five books including: “A Quick Guide To Going Plant-Based Raw Vegan: 12 Tips To Get You Started” all available on Amazon.

Angel has always been internationally minded. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (French and Spanish), and a Master of Business Administration (Marketing and International Business).

After completing the Plant-Based Academy Professional Certificate Course in Plant-Based Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine & Raw Food Mastery in Ireland, Angel is knowledgeable in educating and coaching others to thrive on a plant-based, vegan, raw vegan diet and lifestyle.

Living a holistic lifestyle is very important to her, and involves more than just her high energy plant foods diet. She also focuses on practicing powerful habits such as meditation, yoga, gratitude, self-love, self-care, aromatherapy, physical fitness, and healthy relationships, to achieve her high vibrations lifestyle. 

As a result of traveling to more than 30 countries, Angel has gained a deep appreciation for many cultures and healthy practices worldwide that have influenced her holistic wellness approach.

Angel is based in the United States and considers herself a global citizen. 

Angel is going to be talking about four destinations that are close to her heart: Budapest, Madrid, Dublin, and Prague! We’ll be talking about the vibe of each city, Angel’s experience there and her overall observations and impressions of these cities, and some amazing restaurants that you will want to visit should you happen to come to these cities. Listen in to get a little bit of Europe travel inspiration!

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking with JC De Klerk. JC is the owner of Air Safaris 269. JC is a long-time vegan and pilot, who after flying very large planes around Asia for 16 years, he decided to come back home to Southern Africa. Fast forward just 18 months, JC has set up a company where he flies travels on some absolutely amazing air safari tours around his country of birth Namibia! Perhaps you are like me and don’t know much about this country, listen on and learn a little bit about why Namibia is really such a unique and special place. I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did. As you are listening, go take a look at the show notes, look at the beautiful pictures which will make Namibia come to life, even more, check out JC’s website and also give him a follow on social media.

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Today, we’ll be talking to Midge Raymond who is a writer, educator, and owner of Ashland Creek Press, a publishing house based in the town of Ashland, Oregon.  Midge and her husband founded Ashland Creek Press in 2011 and have been publishing environmental and animal literature ever since. Widely traveled and much inspired by these travels, her publishing company published Writing for Animals. A unique anthology of articles and essays to inspire animal-themed creative writing and Midge and her husband also run classes online and self-paced Writing for Animals classes for those writers who are looking to represent animals in their writing.  Midge will be publishing the third volume of short fiction in their Among Animals series in April, a collection of short stories that affirm the indelible bond between humans and animals.

I absolutely loved speaking with Midge about her work and her travels. We talk about her amazing travels - including volunteering and helping researchers in Antarctica, how she uses travel to get ideas of what to write, and how travel might inspire you to be more creative.

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In today’s episode, we talk with Sarah from Vegan Travel Diaries. Sarah and her partner Gianluca produce high-quality videos documenting their vegan travels. Their videos are similar to travel guides and have a friendly and personable style. I know you will love them as much as I do, and I encourage you to check them out. We talk about how to have some fun documenting your vegan travels and all of the fun challenges that come with it. Sarah tells us about her adventures as they embarked on a 12 months tour around the world and ended up stuck during the pandemic. Sarah tells us about their travels to Morocco and Italy. And I was particularly interested in hearing about her experience in Villa I Pini in Tuscany since one of our trips this summer will be staying in this villa.

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On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Cat from Vietnam Animal Aid & Rescue or VAAR for short.  We talk about a city near and dear to my heart, Hoi An, and the remarkable and challenging work of her rescue organization and sanctuary.  

You’ll be surprised at all the things we talk about in this episode but you’ll learn a lot about Vietnam and what there is to do around Hoi An. We talk about pigs, Minsk motorcycles, floods, Vietnamese tailors, kayaking, the delicious fruits of Vietnam, triathlons, the largest cave in the world Hang Son Doong or Mountain River Cave, the infamous Top Gear motoring show in Vietnam, and how all of this made Hoi An, Cat’s vegan homeland.  

I think you'll want to make Hoi An a destination on your next vegan travels after listening to this episode.

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Today, we’ll be talking with Meredith Marin a vegan entrepreneur with several businesses, one of which is located on the beautiful island of Aruba. Just a quick flight from Florida. 

We find out more about Aruba, its history, its people, its animals, its beaches, its activities, its national parks, and how truly vegan friendly this island is. 

Meredith and I talk about our experiences of working with restaurants and hotels interested in catering to the growing vegan hospitality market, and how all vegans are also consultants in their own right.  Learn how you can play your part as a vegan to the vegan community as a whole when you are eating out. 

Meredith will be sharing her favorite vegan restaurants, hotels, and tours on this vegan's paradise and some of the typical local dishes.  We will also talk about some of the work she has done and is still doing to veganize local businesses.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Nicole Derseweh a gutsy vegan solo traveler who has founded The Martha Project a nonprofit that provides plant-based meals and human connection to those without shelter in our local communities.  Now, I just have such wonderful guests on our podcast and you are definitely going to be inspired by Nicole’s work on The Martha Project, her passion and zeal for helping the houselessness community and her attitude to travel, and how it helped her heal from trauma. 

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Candy Tolentino who runs some vacation rentals in Salt Lake City and soon also in Bali too. Candy is a dear friend of mine and as you will tell, she has the most wonderful zest for life and a beautiful heart and I know you are just going to love hearing what she has to say. So what will we be talking about? We’ll be discussing pandemic travel! Candy has done quite a bit of pandemic travel in the last few months and for those that follow World Vegan Travel closely, you will know that we just got back from running our first trip in nearly two years to Tuscany so we discuss what pandemic travel is like from all angles: financial, logistical, and health. We hope you enjoy our conversation!

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Eddie Garza, one of the most exciting chefs in the plant-based cooking world. I first met Eddie in a Clubhouse room of our Vegan Travel Club a couple of months ago. As soon as he started talking and I looked at his bio I knew I wanted to talk to him on the podcast. He grew up in the border town of Brownsville, Texas, son of Mexican immigrants and through his mother and grandmother, he fell in love with food. Since then he has spent a lot of time in Mexico and with his love of Mexican food, he is taking you our listeners throughout a culinary tour of Mexico. We’ll be learning about unique ingredients, special towns, the vibe of certain regions, and even some food history.

This episode was one of my favorites to record and edit because Eddie’s enthusiasm is just contagious. I defy you to not want you to pack your bags and head on a year-long discovery of Mexico!

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In this episode, we're thrilled to offer an in-depth view of our vegan exploration in Thailand by highlighting our top choices in three distinct categories. First, join us in savoring the vibrant culinary scene as we reveal our two standout vegan restaurants that left an indelible mark on our group.

Then, immerse yourself in the realm of vegan-centric activities. Uncover the two activities that resonated deeply with our travelers, infusing a unique vegan dimension into our Thai adventure.

Additionally, we'll share two activities originally non-specifically vegan but adapted to cater to a vegan experience, bringing unexpected joy to our fellow travelers.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Camilla from Vegan Set, an expert in the hospitality industry from Italy. Camilla consults with hotels all around Italy to help them become more vegan-friendly. Camilla has worked with so many hotels around Italy and we are going to be talking about the growth of vegan foods in fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels in Italy, the work that she does and she’ll be telling us about her favorite and most vegan friendly in Italy. If you want to go to Italy and would like to stay in a vegan or vegan-friendly hotel, then please listen in. Camilla is working so hard so this list might be incomplete soon, so make sure you go to her website and sign up for her newsletter to learn about the new hotels she has worked with

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• Eleven Madison Park
• The IGTV  Camilla references
• Rich Roll interview with Eleven Madison Park owner
• Il San Pietro di Positano - Amalfi Coast
• Therasia Resort - I Tineraumi Vegetarian Restaurant
• Bio Hotel Raphaël-Relais & Châteaux*****L - 
• Bio Hotel Raphael restaurant
• Vegan Agrivilla I Pini - Tuscany
• Four Seasons in Florence
• Querciabella Winery
• Lefay Resort - Lake Garda
• Botania Relais and Spa on Ischia Island

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Chris Tucker from Better with Butta. Chris is a long-term Los Angeles resident who operates a mail-order vegan bakery that sends beautifully created boxes of vegan baked goods all over the US. 

In this episode, we are going to be talking about different neighborhoods in LA. We did something a little bit similar a couple of episodes back with Tim Attucks and Donna Zeigfinger in episode 2.  We talked about the different neighborhoods in Washington DC including not only the best vegan eats in each neighborhood but the best places to stay and the attractions there. 

If you are heading to LA anytime soon or you know someone who is, then take a listen, take a look at the show notes, and start making plans for your next visit to LA.

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In today’s episode, we will be talking to James and Nina from Finca Vegana, the owners of a 100% vegan holiday rental located in Andalusia. They are going to talk about their beautiful vegan holiday cottages, the vegan events they organize, as well as giving some incredible reasons about why you might consider traveling to this part of the world. 

This episode is really for those of you who are interested in planning a trip to Spain. James and Nina will be sharing some amazing activities you can do around the Andalusia area, including adventure activities like paragliding and hiking or a peaceful yoga retreat in a quiet town perched on the mountain. They are also going to be sharing their favorite vegan destinations all across the country.

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• Andalusia
• Jerez de la Frontera
• Seville
• Cádiz
• Málaga
• Costa de la Luz
• Tarifa
• Parque de Mariá Luisa
• Madrid
• Barcelona
• Valencia
• Galicia
• Bilbao

Other World Vegan Travel content connected with this episode

#10 | Luxury Vegan Hotels in Italy | Josh Thomas
#13 | Being a Vegan in Madrid and Spain | Diana Esteban
#20 | Valencia for Vegans | Natacha Parmantier
#21 | Meson Mudejar Vegan Hotel | Kinga and David

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to two guests! Firstly, we are talking with Tim from Attucks Adams who specializes in giving tours of Washington. Donna Zeigfinger is a vegan travel agent who is from this part of the world and she is also from the Washington DC area and they will be talking to us all about Washington DC.

So this is a really fun episode for pretty much everyone! For those of you who have visited DC before, chances are you have spent your time there at some incredible museums and sightseeing around the memorials and the iconic government buildings. There is honestly so much of this incredible stuff but there are some really interesting neighborhoods in DC. They have people living their lives and just like so many big cities DC is rich in culture, diversity, history, and character. 

Tim and Donna are going to be sharing four neighborhoods in DC that have all that culture, diversity, and history in abundance. They will be sharing their favorite spots for entertainment, favorite lodgings, and of course where to go to get the best vegan food in each neighborhood. 

Even if you have never visited DC before and intend to go to all the main sights, consider basing yourself in one of these neighborhoods so you can soak up more of what makes DC the fascinating city that it is. Consider this your guidebook for your next visit to DC.

Make sure you listen in, star these locations in Google Maps so you know where to head when you are next there and, share this with someone who is traveling to Washington DC to get all the recommendations from these vegan travel professionals who are long time DC residents.

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U Street

• Black Broadway
• The Howard Theatre
• Ben’s Chilli Bowl
• The Line DC Hotel (in Adams Morgan)

Downtown

• Eaton Hotel
• Fruitative
• Hip City Veg
• Sticky Fingers

H Street North East

• Union Station
• Fare Well
• The Fancy Radish
• Sticky Rice
• Pow Pow
• Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality Museum (walkable from this area - on Capitol Hill)
• DC Streetcar

Georgetown

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Jennifer Hadley is a vegan wildlife photographer and she takes incredible photos of animals. In this episode, we will be talking about wildlife photography, how you can get started, how to take images ethically, and also the reality behind wildlife photography.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Karen Collado. She is the Global Sales Director of Palmaia which is a vegan-friendly resort in Playa del Carmen close to Cancun. You have probably not heard of this vegan heaven. They opened their doors to welcome guests in December 2019 and of course, they closed their doors for much of 2020. They are now open again, and ready to welcome guests. Palamaia is a wellness resort that is truly beautiful. While Karen does a great job at describing this resort, you really need to see the pictures of the place to really take it all in, so make sure you check out the show notes from some beautiful pictures of this beach and wellness resort.

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On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Nick & Linsey Minnella from Vegvisits.com. Nick and Linsey are a married couple who were until 2016, young professionals working in Wall Street. They decided to quit their job and travel across the US staying at AirBnBs. They decided that while traveling and staying in AirBnBs was kinda cool, wouldn’t it be better if people you stay with could be vegan and likewise, if you wanted to be a host, you could know that your customers staying in your house are vegan. That idea became reality in 2017 with the release of Vegvisits. An Airbnb equivalent for vegans.

Vegvisits is a website where you can find some incredibly unique accommodation there.

I had a look through the website and found a couple of places that you should check out.

One I loved was a lovely stone off-grid cottage deep in the French countryside surrounded by woodland and wildflowers and then there was the homestay with a local vegetarian family in Arusha in Tanzania (right next to where you start climbing Kilimanjaro), a stunning all-vegan mountain lodge in the mountains of Austria and finally some lovely rooms over a yoga studio and macrobiotic restaurant in Hoi An, Vietnam.

I really hope you will check out Vegvisits. When you book with Vegvisits, you are having an experience similar to AirBnB, but you are supporting a vegan business and your money will be going to vegans who won’t be spending much of their income on animal products.

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Lucas is the author of a new book called Weight of Empathy. This travel memoir will tell you what happens when you leave everything and everyone you know behind,  take a one-way flight across the ocean and continue by food, train, bus, rickshaw motorbike, and ferry until you've circled around Earth? That's what Lucas decided to find out in early 2016.

What started as an ambitious plan to travel the world for twenty-two months became a transformative exploration of our relationship with animals, food, and each other. The story of this journey makes for an impassioned and personal plea for a kinder more just merciful world.

A long trip like this is a dream for so many of us and his style of travel is really very attractive indeed. In this podcast, we talked about how such a trip was possible and traveling on budget-friendly, as well as the highlights from his adventure!

I'm a vegan travel addict and I can't get enough of this book. It would make the perfect gift for my vegan friends who love to experience new cultures.

Make sure you check it out at www.weightofempathy.com

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We've got something new to share with you today. Instead of an interview, we have some travel tips to share!

Do you want some help from your phone to get you organized for your trip or learn about a new destination? Do you need an app for your next vacation that will help you with directions, translate phrases, help you enjoy your time by exploring more and with greater ease, and even help plan your itinerary? If so, then this episode is for you. Here are 17 lesser-known travel apps that are perfect for anyone who wants to explore the world and of course we will have some vegan-specific ones as well.

You can find a list of links to all the apps and some screenshots in the show notes. They're all free-ish. You might have to cough up some cash if you want the whole app, but at least they won't charge your card for anything without asking first! There are a lot of apps, so let's get to it!

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On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Clare Mann from The Vegan Psychologist and we are going to be talking not only about the benefits that travel can be to our mental health, but of course how travel can trigger our Vystopia. Now, if you have never heard of the term Vystopia before, then I am so excited for you. I talk about how learning about Vystopia had such a profound impact on me so if you have never heard about this term, then I absolutely encourage you to listen to the start of this podcast and find out more this term. When I first watched Clare’s video about this, I felt such incredible relief when I finally had a name for what I felt about the burden that I felt as a passionate vegan. I know this all sounds very mysterious, but I want Clare to talk about this term, because she does it so incredibly well.

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We just wrapped up our second-ever vegan tour in Thailand, and it was truly spectacular! Traveling with an amazing group of 19 individuals, the camaraderie was infectious, leaving a lasting impression. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or new to exploration, stick around as we share our Thailand Favorites over the two episodes, featuring top dishes, animal sanctuaries, accommodations, restaurants, and activities. Get ready for a taste of the adventure that awaits you, whether you join us in 2025 or plan your Thai journey.  

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Lauren Lasko. Together with her husband Ryuji, she founded For Animals Japan, an organization that brings vegans together through street outreaches that hopefully inspire others to go vegan. She also happens to be the Happy Cow ambassador for Yokohama as well. Lauren has lived in Japan for many years now and we touch on how that came to pass in our interview together. Lauren will be talking about why Japan is a fun place to visit and her recommendations for the Tokyo and Yokohama area. While we know that you will be interested in Japanese vegan food, we will also talk about some interesting destinations that you will want to add to your Japan wishlist.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Sam who along with her partner Veren are the couple behind the blog Alternative Travelers and also more recently the Alternative Travelers podcast. They have been one of the big vegan travel bloggers who have created some of the best vegan travel city guides out there especially in Spain, a place they spent a lot of time. I actually interviewed Sam and Veren way back in Season 1 episode 5 which I will link in the show notes. They also have a book on a guide to get set up as a housesitter as well in case you decide that this approach might be something you want to really dig your teeth into. I’ll link that in the show notes too of course.

So, our topic of discussion today was recorded just as the pandemic was getting a bit crazy and the topic is being a digital nomad. 

Digital nomadism in 2021 and beyond

Before the pandemic, digital nomadism was starting to get really popular amongst certain people. I honestly think that the pandemic has probably changed a lot of this in ways.

Let’s talk about this…

Nomads forced ‘home’ during the pandemic:

At the start of the pandemic, many countries including Canada started asking their citizens to come home. Many people living and traveling overseas were faced with a difficult decision to come home. While they might have felt safe where they were, they didn’t know what would happen after their visas expired and whether there would be flights to take them home. The result for many people who did decide to stay was that not only could they not go home, but that their travel insurance became no longer valid. While that crazy time has passed, there is plenty we can learn from this terrible situation as we plan for future travels whether it is having the right insurance as well as always having some funds to use as a backup in these crazy situations.

Everyone now knows we ‘can’ work from home:

An interesting thing that has come out of the pandemic is the fact that employers and employees have realized that we can actually work from home. While there seems to be a lot of feelings and opinions on how effective and productive it is, I wonder if employers are going to be MUCH more open to employees wanting to work remotely.  Could this mean that we might have a surge in people wanting to travel and work at the same time when travel does get back to normal? I don’t know, but I wonder if it might be a new era in terms of what our workplace looks like.

Increases in long-term visas:

Something that has been somewhat of a travel trend in recent years and we have seen this in the common months is an increase in nations deciding to encourage visitors to stay for longer visas. Many of these destinations are hoping the remote work visas will generate income to help make up for lost tourism revenue due to the pandemic. Why not invite people who will stay for longer periods of time which makes it worthwhile for the traveler to stay. It is worth noting that these kinds of visas were becoming increasingly introduced, the pandemic has

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. I am sure most regular listeners know about my relationship with CPG. We’ve known each other for more than 10 years and she is actually a partner of ours. We have run about 6 different trips together where we take members of her audience to some incredible destinations including ones that involve visiting animals. Vegans are of course very concerned about animal exploitation generally and also specifically, inadvertently participating and paying for animals to be exploited. If you have ever wondered about this topic, then you will want to have Colleen’s perspective for sure!

Learn more about what we talk about
Colleen’s thoughts about wildlife tourism
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on Wildlife Tourism in Rwanda
Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking (A Merloyd Lawrence Book)

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7 Reasons to go to Rwanda as a vegan (VH&T)
Confessions of a Vegan Tour Operator
S2 Ep 4 | Beginner Guide to Botswana Safaris | Andrew Flatt, Desert, and Delta Safaris

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Dana from the YouTube channel Wild We Roam and discussing how creativity and travel are connected as well as learning about her inspiring travel story. If you don’t know Dana and the Wild We Roam Youtube channel, you absolutely need to check them out, and if you don’t believe me, then I am prepared to bet good money that at the end of this episode you’ll be subscribing to her and her husband’s YouTube channel.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Kim Giovacco. She owns a small group travel company called Veg Jaunts and Journeys.  She runs vegan small group tours (like us) and she is going to be talking about the pros and cons of group travel. If you ever shrugged off the idea of participating in a group tour, then this episode is for you. We might be biased, but we love group travel for all the reasons we discuss in this episode. Kim like us has lots of trips planned for the future so make sure you go to her website and see all of her offerings.

Like a couple of the recent podcast episodes, this episode was recorded before the COVID pandemic.  There will be concerns people might have about traveling in a group right now. Of course, we absolutely understand. You should only travel when you feel comfortable to do so. 
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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise is a tour guide that we met for the first time a couple of years ago. We hired her for a couple of days when we were putting the finishing touches on our Dordogne trip. We wanted to speak to someone to just talk through the trip and make sure that all the calculations that we had made regarding the itinerary would work and that we were making the maximum use of the time we had. 

We also wanted to meet her as we had booked her for the week of the trip to Dordogne to be the tour guide for our trip. This is one amazing thing about joining a group trip is that depending on the trip, you can have a tour guide taking you around. Not only do you have someone that is extremely knowledgeable about the destination, but they also have incredible storytelling skills, but they are also trained in customer service and have incredible interpersonal skills and advocate for you. We always like to find the best guides for our trips and get a chance to meet them first which is why we wanted to meet Anne-Lise.

A bit about Anne-Lise. French of course, after having lived in England for a year as a Literature student, and having worked in Spain for another year as a trilingual secretary and guide to promote a medieval association, she got her guiding License in Nice, before settling for 5 years in Paris.

While in Paris, It was an opportunity to approach many subjects and periods, from Versailles and the splendors of the Sun King Century to the Paris of Hemingway, with a passage through the follies of the cabarets at the turn of the 20th century.

During this period, Anne-Lise also worked in the medieval building site of Guedelon which is an incredible project in Burgundy. A castle is being built here, using all traditional methods, you can actually visit this incredible place. It was here she learned first hand about castellology (the study of castles), and many crafts such as masonry, carpentry, stone cutting, etc.

Eight years ago, Anne-Lise fell in love with the extraordinary heritage of Dordogne and dove headfirst into Prehistory and cave art.

But Dordogne isn’t only about prehistory, it is rich with Romanesque architecture, perfectly preserved medieval villages, and an incredible amount of castles and fortresses, and Anne-Lise considers it her duty to honor and share this wonderful heritage.

When we initially met Anne-Lise, we of course told her that it was a vegan trip and she surprised us by having a lot of knowledge about the vegan lifestyle. Anne-Lise is a vegetarian and animal lover. We discovered that she does some trap neuter and release work of cats in some of the villages around the Dordogne, it was not until after the call that I realized that she actually fosters cats, socializes them, and gets them adopted cats stray kitties, and educated and inspires others to do the same through her YouTube channel which I linked to in the show n

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Kristin Lajeunesse. Kristin was perhaps one of the first vegan travel bloggers, or at least the first one that I had ever heard of. Back in 2011, she decided to undertake the rather daunting but delicious task of visiting every single vegan restaurant in the US while living in a van. She will be talking about how her epic journey and how this trip really changed how she sees the world. If you have ever considered long term solo travel especially as a woman, then listen to what Kristin has to say about this topic. We also touch on how this kind of travel can change your outlook on the world so please take a listen.

Kristin’s interview was one of the interviews I recorded back as COVID for an online event I was planning at that time and COVID was kicking off.  I had to edit out a couple of parts and you might notice at the end there is a bit of a big cut. We were actually making predictions about how long covid might impact travel, which of course is a little inaccurate and outdated, hence the cut. I hope it doesn’t impact too much.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Eunice Reyes from Rated V Food. She has a beautiful YouTube channel and she is talking to us from beautiful Valencia in Spain! Eunice is a self-confessed vegan foodie and is passionate about sharing the amazing vegan food from around the world and she wants to be your tour guide. While she could talk a lot about her travels, given the current situation and the fact that it is just not safe to travel, we decided to talk about how we can scratch that travel itch that so many of us have right now. 

We know that probably every single person listening to this is experiencing some sort of restriction right now. The news cycle might be getting to us and we might even be stuck in a bit of a rut. At the time of recording this podcast, we had not had a night away from our home since August. It’s now the end of January! This is very unusual for us. Usually travel is a nice way for us to get out of the routine, get refreshed and renewed and like I say, this is really unusual for us. So much so, I have started doing some armchair travel, and I have chosen Italy.

The idea for this podcast episode was inspired by a BBC Travel article that I stumbled upon just a few days ago. I will link it in the show notes of course. The story tells the reader about Luis Martinez, a Cuban bus porter who has written literally thousands of vivid poems about cities around the world, despite never leaving his homeland. From 1961 until 2014 Cuban citizens could not leave the country without permission. Luis writes with vivid detail and accuracy poems on cities and landmarks around the world as if he has actually been there. How did he do it? Well, he read books, studied old atlases and talked to tourists that he came across in his job as a bus porter and remember he did all this without the internet. As you might know, the internet was really rather slow to arrive in Cuba!  I find this story really inspiring, the idea that he was not only able to explore the world just by reading and talking with people but also managed to make a lot of beautiful poetry and I hope this episode will inspire you to travel from your armchair, choose a destination and dig deeper into it.

In this episode, Eunice and I share many different ways to get out and explore the world whether you are unable to leave the house in the case of a full lockdown, or perhaps unable to leave the country you are living in. We really hope that this will inspire you a little bit to explore this beautiful world even if you cannot physically do it.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Andrew Flatt, the marketing manager from Desert and Delta Safaris, a luxury camp operator in Botswana. We’re speaking to Andrew because we will be staying at two different camps during our Botswana trips which are happening in December 2021. While we still have some spots on our Botswana trips and of course we hope that the trip sounds interesting to you, but this episode will be interesting if you have ever been interested in traveling to Botswana, or want to understand what a safari is like, especially a luxury one. Andrew is born and bred in Botswana, indeed, he grew up in the company as his parents also worked for Deserts and Delta as well. 

I learned a lot about Botswana by listening to Andrew and was really interested in some of the initiatives that they are working on including their policies on having the resorts operated by an all Batswana staff and we touch on how they have managed to cope with the pandemic.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Tess Challis. Tess has written 8 vegan cookbooks and is also a life and business coach with a particular focus on mindset, limiting beliefs, and mindfulness. She also has a beautiful blog with tons of wonderfully healthy recipes which makes her the perfect person to talk to on this topic: healthy habits when traveling.

I don’t know about you, but when I travel, any healthy habits that I have developed while being in a routine seem to go out of the window. At home, I might be eating smoothies for breakfast with berries and kale, and doing some form of intense exercise each day and as soon as I start to travel I will be eating french fries and barely getting any steps in each day even if there are better choices at my fingertips.  In this episode, Tess shares 5 tips for making healthy choices when traveling. If you are someone who travels full-time or perhaps travels a lot for work, or someone who just wants to stay on track when you go away for the weekend, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Just a little bit of housekeeping. As I mentioned in the last episode with Wendy about languages for travel, this episode was recorded as part of a vegan travel summit I planned on doing last year. I have since decided to put the summit on indefinite hold but in the interest of getting some of the content into the world, I decided to release some of the recordings as podcast episodes. A big thank you to Tess and the other speakers for allowing me to do that. You’ll hear us refer to the travel summit a couple of times. 

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Meet Tonia Brauer, a dedicated vegan influencer with a journey from California's Napa Valley to the scenic landscapes of Sicily, all while upholding a strong commitment to plant-based living.

In this episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, Tonia shares her insights as a long-time resident of Sicily, offering a glimpse into the remarkable encounters and experiences that await those who venture to the sun-soaked shores of the island.

Delve into the island's rich history, shaped by diverse cultures, and bask in its varied natural beauty, from idyllic beaches to majestic mountains. Tonia also highlights the thriving vegan culinary scene in Sicily, perfect for even the most discerning plant-based palates, which you can explore on her Vegan Tours of Ortigia, an island adjacent to Palermo.

Join us in discovering the allure of Sicily through the eyes of a passionate vegan advocate and Ortigia vegan tour guide, letting your imagination transport you to this dreamy destination, no matter where you are.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Wendy from the popular vegan travel blog, The Nomadic Vegan. We have actually had Wendy on the show before when we talked about her epic train ride through Russia which I will link in the show notes, but I always love talking to Wendy and I think you might really enjoy this episode, especially at this particular moment.

This episode is all about learning languages and learning languages for travel. You will come to realize that Wendy is very qualified to talk about this topic.  Before I get started though, I really need to explain a couple of things about this episode recording. Firstly, I recorded this episode a really long time ago, in fact, it was last March in 2020. At that time, I was interviewing many experts in vegan travel to make a vegan travel online summit. There had never been a vegan travel online summit and I put a lot of work into it. However, the coronavirus put a stop to all of that. I wanted to continue putting together the online summit and thought I would just delay the release of it for just a few months. 

Sadly though, it never felt like the right time to release it. Then, I came to realize that everyone was doing all sorts of summits, online classes, school, and of course working from home.  It made me think that perhaps right now is not a good time for a vegan travel online summit so I decided to abandon it for now. However, there is a ton of excellent content that I recorded with some fantastic vegans that needed to be shared with the world. A word of warning, because this was not recorded to be an episode of the podcast, you will see us referring to the summit a couple of times, please overlook that!

Please look at the blog post for this episode as all the links to everything we talk about are right there.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Cassandra Brooklyn, a travel writer, guidebook author, travel advisor, and international group tour leader. Her tour company Escaping NY, specializes in small group adventures to Cuba as well as other destinations in Latin America and interestingly Jordan too. If you go on to Cass’s site or look in the show notes, you will see links to these trips. You will see her 2021 departures for Jordan, Cuba, and Mexico that will start in the 3rd quarter of 2021 when hopefully travel will be a bit easier. This episode is going to be perfect if you have ever considered traveling to Cuba but just put it in the too-hard basket. Perhaps you have been concerned about visas, logistics, and the idea that you might go hungry while traveling to Cuba. Cassandra doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges with traveling to Cuba, but she certainly breaks down the challenges and makes it super easy.

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Learn more about what we talk about
Vegan Home and Travel (our new blog)
Escaping NY website
Cassandra’s Ebook Cuba by Bike
All Cassandra’s links for Cuba.

Cassandra’s 2021 trips
Jordan:  Mystical Desert Wonders September 11th - 19th 2021
Mexico: Day of the Dead Parades and Preparation - October 22nd - 28th Festivals and Folklore - October 29th - Nov 3rd
Cuba:  Cycling, Cigars, and Classic Cars November 19th - 27th November 27th - December 5th

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Kinga and David (mainly David, he did most of the talking) about their vegan hotel in Southern Spain. This lovely couple is Polish in origin and has lived and traveled all over the world. A couple of years ago, they did something that so many dream of doing; escaping the nine to five grind, the high stress, and city life in exchange for rural southern Spain. Without having jobs or a place to live they just loaded up the car and came down. I don’t want to spoil the story, but in 2020 they are the owners of a vegan hotel in one of the stunning white villages in the foothills of the Sierras. Now, this hotel has actually been named by the Guardian in October 2019 as one of the top 20 best vegan and vegetarian hotels and B&Bs in Europe. I have visited although I have not stayed and I got to meet the lovely owners and they are so lovely!

This is a little description of the hotel from the website and its location just to get your imagination flowing! 

"Meson Mudejar Vegan is located in Archez, a small village in the province of Malaga, on the foothills of the Sierra Almijara on the scenic Mudejar Route, which winds its way through some of the most picturesque white-washed villages.

Archez has a beautiful valley setting. The River Turvilla runs through the village. Following the course of the river, a beautiful walk takes you up into the hills and into the neighboring village of Canillas de Albaida. 

Today, most of the village slopes are filled with vines, avocado, olive and fig trees, and the local farmers can be seen collecting their harvests.

The character of the 18th Century building (one of the oldest in the village) – has been renovated in its traditional Mudejar style and offers you five enchanting rooms, all individually decorated. 

Meson Mudejar Vegan provides a great base for cycling, walking, running or any other type of active holiday. We are situated at 530 meters above sea level on the foothills of Sierra Almijara and Tejeda National Park. The setting is very impressive and the Mediterranean Sea is just 16 km drive away if you want to spend a relaxing day on the beach.

Now, as we are all painfully aware, COVID19 has had a huge impact on Spain’s tourism for the summer of 2020 and Meson Mudejar like so many other tour companies is really struggling. Their landlord is not giving them any rent relief and as such they are asking for support from the vegan community. I will link to the blog post in the description which talks more about their dilemma and there are many ways to support

Book a stay or buy a gift certificate (they have some incredible packages at heavily discounted prices). The dates can be changed so no need to worry and of course spread the word about e

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I am thrilled to have Natacha Parmantier! A mother, a polyglot, someone who has lived in many different places around the world, and also she’s a vegan business owner. She’s born French but has made Valencia her home and we will be talking about Valencia and the surrounding area in our podcast today! You’ll get the highlight of things to do and see in the area, favorite vegan restaurants, and even some accommodation options! I know Valencia will be on our list for when we go back to Spain! Like all of the podcasts for the rest of the season, they were recorded pre-COVID so perhaps Natacha’s plans are on hold. Whatever happens, make sure you connect with her so that you can see what she’s up to.

Timestamps
00:58 World Vegan Travel updates
03:03 Introducing Natacha - What we'll be talking about
04:38 Natacha's story - Why she's in Valencia
06:51 Location of Valencia
07:27 Valencia attractions
09:08 Surrounding Valencia attractions
12:24 Public transport in the region
13:58 Is Valencia vegan-friendly and favourite restaurants
20:26 Natacha's vegan tours and her Airbnb in Valencia
24:48Vegan accommodation in the Valencia area
26:47 Contact Natacha

Places we talk about
Location of Valencia
Turia Gardens
El Saler

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Alysa and Jack two plant-based twenty-somethings who decided to quit the 9-5 and see the world. They’re actively trying to travel as sustainably as possible, through a record of their carbon emissions, a vegan lifestyle, and eco-friendly experiences. This means we’re seeing the world slowly! They also have the most beautiful photos of their travels, especially romantic pictures. Alysa is a photographer and you can tell that she is committed to getting beautiful shots. In today’s episode, we will be talking about taking photos and travel from the perspective of two Gen Z / Millennials. We talk about carbon off-setting, taking beautiful photos, and their upcoming travel plans.

Timestamps:
6:47: Where they have traveled together as a young travel
7:40: Tips for getting the perfect shot.
8:49: Mission of Voyaging Herbivores
12:00: Carbon offsetting - their commitment and their thoughts
20:30: Their plans for 2020!! Podcast recorded before COVID!
22:43: Tips for long term travel

Places we talk about:
Lake Lovelywater in BC Canada
Location of Lake Lovelywater
My Climate - Carbon offsetting organisation that we talked about
All Voyaging Herbivores Paris posts
Voyaging Herbivores blog post - Taking photos in Paris
Clear Cafe Bali
Instagram Tours of Bali
Trip It Website
Trip it App

Other World Vegan Travel content connected with this episode
#3 | Tips on Travelling With Your Vegan Children | Angelica Renee
#1 | Vegan walking tours in Paris | Vegan Food Tours France
# 17 | How to be culturally literate when you travel | It’s Bree and Ben
#16 | Vegan Accommodation Analysis | Anna: My Travel Scrapbook

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On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to a good friend of ours, Paul Eyers from Vegan Food Quest, a vegan travel blog that consistently gets listed as one of the top travel blogs of the vegan blogosphere with a particular focus on Asia, a place where they have made their home for the past 4 years. I first met Paul by accident in Singapore. Seb and I were staying at The Marriott where we were meeting up with friends and our previous travelers who had just finished a trip in Singapore. We were having breakfast and I had my coffee-to-go cup with some vegan sticker on it and Paul approached me and said he was vegan too! As soon as he told us about his blog I knew exactly who he was! Since then we’ve worked on a couple of projects together and we have become friends. It’s wonderful to have him on the podcast.

In this episode, we talk about possibly the most famous honeymoon destination of the world, the Maldives! They traveled here in 2019 and have blogged extensively on their findings from a vegan lens of course. In this podcast, you will find out about the tourism scene in The Maldives and a little bit more about three vegan-friendly ultra-luxurious resorts that you might like to put on your wish list as well as some of the attractions of visiting The Maldives.

Since we recorded this episode, Paul and his lovely partner Caryl have since moved back to the UK in light of COVID19 to the Southampton area not far from where I grew up. As such, I am sure many of his future travel plans are on pause for the time being. I definitely recommend checking out Paul’s website that he runs with his partner Caryl, Vegan Food Quest because I am sure they will be back on the road at the first available opportunity.

Timestamps
6:30 Intro to The Maldives and its appeal as a vegan
9:00 Tips for getting value for money when traveling to The Maldives
9:50 The three resorts that Paul visited - Some highlights
18:00 Male - the capital
19:30 What can you do at your luxury resort in The Maldives
23:50 Paul and Caryl's future plans

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A map of Male, the capital of the Maldives
Vegan guide to the Maldives
Review of Amilla-Fushi
Review of Soneva-Fushi
Review of Oblu Select
Paul’s contributions to A Luxury Travel Blog
Luxury travel blog post on vegan travel

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On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Bree and Ben from the vegan travel blog ‘It’s Bree and Ben’. Bree and Ben blog about kind travel. Originally from California, they packed up everything in 2017 and did an epic road trip across the length of Canada! Since then, they have done some really fun trips in the US and they document their trips and inspiration for vegan travel for their readers and have a lot of informative posts as well as some destination guides. Their mission is to promote kind travel. Of course, veganism is a part of that but they also talk about how to just be kinder when traveling from an environmental perspective but also culturally literate too which is a great term to define a big part of what we talk about.

Timestamps:
12:47 What is mass tourism in national parks?
22:25 Mass tourism in cities.
30:50 Ways we can be more responsible.
34:00 Ways to reduce waste when traveling
50:25 Ways to be more culturally sensitive
44:00 When shouldn’t you take pictures of people

Places we talk about:
Skunk Cabbage
Buffleduck
Bryce Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Yosemite National Park
Crisis in our national parks: how tourists are loving nature to death
Airbnb Situation in Greek Islands
Airbnb situation in NYC
Zero-Waste Eco-Friendly Road Trip: Top 10 ... - It's Bree and Ben
Dos and Don’t at National Parks
The waste problem at America’s National Parks
How to be a good Airbnb guest
How to get the perfect phot
How o

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In today’s episode, I’m talking to Anna from the vegan travel blog called My Travel Scrapbook where she reviews vegan travel gear and has a lot of vegan destination guides. British based traveler Anna tells us about the pros and cons of different types of accommodation but of course from a vegan perspective. We discuss Airbnbs, hotels, pet sitting and so much more. One of the most interesting parts of the podcast, in my opinion, was talking about Airbnbs and how problematic it can be in certain cities and what you can do to mitigate the risk. So, have you considered vegan accommodation or non-vegan accommodation? What was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

So, I recorded this episode with Anna several months ago preCOVID where I discussed my excitement about my upcoming trip to Italy to learn Italian. Obviously, I’m not going now but hopefully, I will one day!

Timestamps
6:40 -  Staying as a vegan in a non-hotel
12:30 - Hostels
15:50 - Airbnbs
21:00 - House and pet sitting
23:50 - All-Inclusive accommodations
26:50 - Bed and Breakfasts vegan!
29:00 - All vegan hotels

Learn more about what we talk about
Vegan vineyard
More information on booking accommodation as a vegan
Traveling with Airbnb responsibly
Veggie Vagabonds
Agrivilla I Pini - Luxury vegan hotel in Italy
Anna’s Favourite Accommodation
Ethical All-inclusive resort travel
BBC report on over-tourism
Scottish Vegan Hotel

Other World Vegan Travel content connected with this episode
# 15 | Brighde's Crazy Travel: Impact of COVID19
#5 | Pet sitting to travel the world | The Alternative Travelers
# 10 | Luxury Vegan Hotels in Italy | Josh Thomas


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So, this episode is not especially informative (indeed we hope you never have to go through this) but hopefully it will be entertaining and explain our absence on social media, email newsletters, and the podcast. We will get back to sharing more informative content with you from next week!

So, let’s begin!

Many of those listening will know that I (Brighde) until just a few months ago was teaching full time at an international school in Bangkok, a city we had been living in for nearly 7 years! Due to the success of our first few tours, we decided that the time was right for me to finish up teaching and focus on the tours full time. We knew that we were ready to leave South East Asia. We had lived there for the better part of 17 years and we were keen to move to a place that had nature, seasons and ideally mountains. For a couple of years, France was the place we wanted to move to. Both Seb and I are French speakers and we really wanted to move to Europe so after I finished teaching we started researching that at length. As we realized, this was a little bit more of a challenge than we had anticipated. Brexit meant that we didn’t know how it would be to move to France (I have British citizenship) and no one seemed to have any idea (not least the British government and Europe) about how freedom of movement would be for the British in Europe moving forward. More and more research didn’t seem to give us any clarity at all with this and I was ready to just throw my hands in the air with the whole France plan.

In January, we started thinking about where else might be an interesting possibility and moving to Canada started looking more attractive. Seb is Canadian. He was born and raised in Ottawa but most of his family had lived on the west coast for the past 15 years in Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler. It ticked a lot of boxes. Having family nearby, mountains, not too cold during the winter. We started doing research and carefully weighing up all the pros and cons.

By mid-February, we felt like Canada did seem like a good idea, but we felt like we needed to go there and check if it really did feel like it could be a home for us. We arrived and spent a few days in Vancouver which we loved but realized that it was probably not quite affordable for us and we thought we would check out Squamish (a town just 45 minutes north that Seb’s sister and her family live in and Seb’s family had recently moved to.

We traveled up there and we realized that Squamish might fit the bill. We told Seb’s parents our thoughts and of course, they were very excited at the possibility of moving to be close to them. We started looking for a place and found a perfect place, right in the same building as Seb’s parents with views of the mountains and the Mamquam Blind channel (where we have seen seals) as well as The Chief, one of the largest granite monoliths in the world. The town of Squamish, while small and a population of only about 20,000 people, se

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In today's episode, we're diving into the enchanting city of Cape Town, a place known for its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and a plethora of diverse experiences.

Our special guest for this episode is Matt Newman, a long-time resident of Cape Town who brings a unique perspective on what this incredible city has to offer. Originally from the UK and with dreams of Hollywood, Matt's story takes an unexpected twist that leads him to Cape Town, where he falls in love with the city and decides to make it his home.

Matt delves into the heart of Cape Town and reveals its hidden gems. He shares a captivating three-day itinerary, taking us on a journey from iconic landmarks to the picturesque countryside.

But Cape Town isn't just about stunning landscapes; it's also a haven for vegan food lovers. Matt discusses some of the most delectable vegan dining options in the city, offering a tantalizing array of choices for travelers with dietary preferences.

While Cape Town, like many cities, grapples with safety concerns, Matt Newman offers invaluable advice, drawing from his own experiences, to help visitors navigate the city safely. His insights provide reassurance to potential travelers. 

So, if you're ready to embark on a journey to a city that boasts natural beauty, wine country, and an array of vegan-friendly delights, Cape Town awaits. Stay tuned as we uncover the wonders of this vibrant and diverse destination!

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Diana, an official tour guide and also the founder of Madrid Vegan Tours, the first and only vegan tour service in Madrid. Diana is an accredited tour guide with a huge amount of knowledge about Madrid including all of the museums, its art history and its architecture. You will tell that Diana has so much passion and love for her city and you will want to visit Madrid after listening to this podcast. Diana tells us about her services, issues for vegans in Spain, the state of the movement in Spain as well as what she (a local) recommends if you just have one day in Madrid. If you know someone heading to Spain at any time, make sure you forward them to this podcast. I wish I had spoken to her before our visit last September.

Timestamps
8:35 What is Madrid Vegan Tours and what do they offer.
14:40 All the different tours they offer.
18:30 Why professional guides are so worth it.
21:30 Madrid is more than you might expect.
24:00 How to design a perfect vegan spanish activity.
27:40 Seeing animal organisations at work in countries that we visit.
32:00 Animal exploitation examples you need to be prepared to encounter when visiting Spain.
34:30 Rise of vegan movement in Spain.
35:30 What can you do in Madrid in 24 hours.

Places and resources we talk about
Prado Museum in Madrid
Climate of Madrid
Blog post on the lifestyle of Madrid
Diana’s vacation design for vegans going to Spain
Dog and Cat rescue centre
Change in attitudes to eating meat

One day in Madrid
Breakfast in hotel
Visit to Prado museum when it’s quieter
A Vegan Tapas Tour
Freedom Cakes
Templo de Debod
Royal Palace

Diana’s tours
Diana’s new tour: A vegan look at Prado Museum + Vegan Tapas
Toledo Vegan Experience Tour

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On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Stefano, a high performing athlete and businessman who relatively recently discovered veganism firstly to enhance his athletic performance but then he discovered the other benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Since he sold his business, he has focussed his efforts on opening a retreat and resort catering to everyone but especially high performers, those that are interested in moving their body, eating incredibly well and living socially. Listen to Stefano tell us about his story, all about his hotel that is already open and ready for guests he will also tell us about his new Kapuhala that will be opening in the stunning island of Sicily. You will not want to miss Stafano’s energy and his passion on this episode

Timestamps
4:25 Stefano’s story
8:30 Kapuhala Resorts and their approach, the three elements of living and the benefits spending time at Kapuhala
13.37 Food at Kapuhala Thailand
15:17 Location of the Kapuhala Thailand hotel and the facilities and the experience travelers can expect
21.35 The pricing and set up - It’s completely flexible! YOu don’t need to even stay there to enjoy. 
23:05 The problem with buffets when traveling
28:37 Kapuhala Sicily - New Hotel coming soon
32:09 Being in a community is important

Learn more about what we talk about

The Blue Zones
The food served at Kapuhala
Food waste from buffets
Projects to improve amount of food waste in SE Asia
Ways to improve food waste at hotels

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Confessions of a Vegan Tour Operator
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#2 | Vegan mind, body and soul retreats in Thailand and Spain | Cristina Azárate

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On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Wendy Werneth who will be sharing her recent experience of one of the world’s epic train rides, the Transiberian Railway throughout Russia. She explains why and how she decided to do this trip as well and of course answer the questions we all want to know; was there anything to eat on this train? Wendy creates fantastic content which you will certainly be inspired by. 

Timestamps
4:10 What is Nomadic Vegan about? What’s Wendy’s vision?
7:38 Summary of Wendy’s trip.
9:00 Why Wendy wanted to travel to Russia and why she didn’t do it earlier (hint: Russian visas are hard to get)
11:00 What were Wendy’s preconceptions about Russia?
16:00 Wendy discusses the Trans Siberian Express journey: tickets, classes of train and food available and ideas for food.
26:10 Overnight trains generally! We love them!
32:40 Information about the Great Baikal Lake in Siberia
37:00 Was it all worth it to travel here as a vegan?
41:26 Georgian cuisine (very vegan friendly)

Learn more about what we talk about

• Hiking the Great Baikal Trail in Russia
• Where to Find Vegan Food in Russia
• Things You Need to Know about Russia
• Russian Travel Tips
• Your Complete Guide to Visiting the Kazan Kremlin
• Things to do in  Mongolia
• Train tickets online over multiple European countries Trainplanet
• Train Planet
• Visa information for Russia (Russian Embassy London)
• Sweden reveals tentative plans for overnight trains to several European cities
• Sweden to London on an overnight train
• The St Petersburg vegans cooking up a revolution
• Great Baikal Lake Wikipedia
• Wendy’s Tuscany trip and

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