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Send us Fan Mail Link for the shownotes In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Ellie Larkins, a full-time traveler who has been on the road since 2019, exploring the world through slow and meaningful travel. She shares her experience traveling through Albania — a destination that’s still off the beaten path — and what it’s like exploring it as a vegan traveler living van life. We talk about hidden gems, practical tips, and why Albania might be worth adding to your list. As always, check the show notes and blog post for all the places we mention. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Lorenzo from Vegan Trotters, a travel blogger and content creator who, together with his partner, shares vegan-friendly guides from destinations all around the world. He’ll be talking to us about what it’s like living in Lima, Peru, and how you can spend an incredible 48 hours there—from local markets and hidden vegan spots to vibrant neighborhoods like Miraflores and Barranco. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Sven Borg, founder of Spacechameleon Adventure Co, a vegan-friendly adventure tourism company based in Western Australia. Sven offers incredible outdoor experiences in and around Perth and Karijini National Park, including abseiling, canyoning, climbing, and multi-day adventure tours. In this episode, he shares how he got started in the outdoor industry, what makes Karijini such a special destination, what canyoning actually involves, and how he incorporates vegan-friendly travel into his adventure offerings. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In this episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, Brighde shares a simple and honest guide to choosing between a vegan safari in Botswana or Greater Kruger. Drawing on years of experience running safaris in both regions, she walks you through the key differences in travel style, wildlife, comfort, and vegan food—so you can decide which experience is right for you. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Katie Thompson, Programme Director for Elephants Alive, a conservation organisation doing deeply important work to protect elephants in the Greater Kruger region and to help reduce human–elephant conflict in ways that support both wildlife and local communities. This is a thoughtful and hopeful conversation, but it also touches on the reality that conservation work can be complex and sometimes imperfect. Katie herself is vegan, deeply committed to animal protection, and brings so much care, intelligence, and compassion to this work. I’d really invite you to listen with curiosity and openness as we explore what it means to protect elephants, ecosystems, and the people living alongside them. There are a lot of places, organisations, and resources mentioned in this episode, so do check the show notes and the blog post for all the details.  🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes Today’s episode is a little different — and a lot of fun. I’m joined by my dear friend Heather, and we’re recapping our recent milestone birthday trip to Mexico, where we stayed at the stunning plant-based resort, Palmaïa, just south of Cancún in Playa del Carmen. We talk about everything — the fully vegan restaurants, the spa experience that completely spoiled us, beach days with margaritas, spider monkeys in the jungle canopy, and yes… even the sargassum situation. If you’ve ever wondered what a luxury, plant-forward, all-inclusive experience is really like — this episode is for you. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Mena Espejel — CEO, founder, and tour leader at Travelling Herbivore, Mexico City’s first 100% vegan and vegetarian tour company. If you’ve ever wondered what ethical, grassroots, truly local vegan travel looks like — this episode is going to inspire you. I recently celebrated my 50th birthday in Mexico City and had the absolute joy of joining one of Mena’s street food tours. It completely changed the way I see the city — from hyper-local vegan taco stalls and activist-led restaurants, to family-run obsidian workshops near Teotihuacan, to thoughtful wildlife experiences in Baja California. In this conversation, we talk about: The growth of the vegan scene in Mexico City How veganism intersects with activism, feminism, and anti-speciesism Responsible whale watching and wildlife tourism Off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods you should absolutely visit And of course… where to eat the best vegan tacos, pozole, tortas, and tiramisu in the city. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re exploring the connection between veganism, Buddhism, and travel. I’m joined by Andrea Diaz, Executive Director of Dharma Voices for Animals — the only international Buddhist animal rights advocacy organization. We talk about how Buddhist teachings on non-harm intersect with plant-based living across Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam, and how travelers can engage with these traditions through temple stays, mindful meals, and compassionate food experiences. Andrea also shares her personal journey — from animal rights investigations to discovering meditation and Buddhism — and how it all came together in her work today. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes Today I’m joined by Verde Camilla Parmigiani — founder of Vegan Set Hospitality Boutique and a true specialist in luxury vegan hospitality. Camilla has nearly 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, working her way up from front desk to Deputy Director in four- and five-star properties. After becoming vegan, she began to notice how poorly understood vegan guests were in luxury spaces — and that realization led her to create Vegan Set in 2016. Today, she consults with hotels around the world to help them design elevated, fully integrated plant-based guest experiences — from food and beverage to staff training and service culture. She has also just released her brand-new book, a professional guide to vegan guest experience in the luxury hospitality sector, and we’ll be talking about that and so much more. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re chatting with The Original Vegan — a vegan travel filmmaker, content creator, and the founder of Bay Heart Media. He spent years exploring how veganism shows up across food, culture, travel, and everyday life, and he brings a refreshing, grounded perspective to what it really means to live and travel consciously. He shares his  journey growing up in California’s Bay Area, how family and culture shaped his relationship with food, and how that eventually led him to a plant-based lifestyle rooted in natural, whole foods. We also talk about navigating travel, relationships, and community as a vegan, challenging stereotypes, and what he looks for when discovering meaningful vegan food experiences on the road. This conversation goes beyond what’s on the plate — it’s about curiosity, openness, and connection, whether you’re traveling across the world or rethinking how you show up in your everyday life. There are lots of places, ideas, and resources mentioned in this episode, so be sure to check out the show notes and the blog post for all the details. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re heading to the Pacific Northwest to explore Seattle through a vegan traveler’s lens with Darby, also known as Darby the Vegan. Darby is a Seattle local who’s been living there since 2009 and went fully vegan in 2015. By day she works in marketing, and outside of that she’s a passionate content creator who shines a spotlight on plant-based food, small businesses, and sustainable travel. Through her blog and social platforms, Darby helps make vegan travel feel approachable, exciting, and deeply connected to the local community. In this conversation, we talk about what really makes Seattle special for vegan travelers — from its underrated food scene and unique neighborhoods to the natural beauty that surrounds the city. Darby also shares her perspective on common Seattle stereotypes, how to experience the city beyond the usual tourist spots, and why supporting local businesses matters now more than ever. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tatiana von Rheinbaben — an environmentalist, vegan, and global citizen with a deeply nomadic background. Tatiana is currently pursuing her master’s in marine biology, and in this conversation we explore how her multicultural upbringing and extensive travels shaped her worldview. We talk about her journey into veganism, her idea of travel as “Zen experiences” focused on peace and presence, and the lessons she’s learned from traveling across Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond. There are a lot of resources and destinations we talk about in this episode, so be sure to check out the show notes and the blog post for all the details. Let’s chat with Tatiana! 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In this episode, Brighde shares behind-the-scenes reflections from an 11-day scouting trip through Greater Kruger, South Africa. Fresh off leading plant-based tours in Cape Town and Botswana, she explores what it takes to scout safari lodges through a vegan lens, the wildlife encounters that stood out, and the people and conservation efforts shaping the region. A thoughtful look at how a Greater Kruger vegan safari came together. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes Today’s episode is all about vegan and allergy-friendly travel, and I’m really excited to welcome Karine Lang to the show. Karine is the founder of Lang Signature Travel, and she specializes in creating seamless, thoughtful travel experiences for vegans — especially those navigating serious food allergies. With more than 20 years of experience in event planning, Karine brings a calm, incredibly detailed approach to travel that takes all the stress out of planning. In this episode, we’re talking about Costa Rica — why it’s such a standout destination for vegan travelers, what makes places like Manuel Antonio so special, and how Karine designs vegan group trips where all you have to do is book your flight and show up. We also dive into something really important: traveling safely with life-threatening food allergies, including how Karine navigates the world with her allergy-alert service dog, Elton, and why communication and preparation are absolutely key. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, I’m joined by Valentina Mori, architect, hotel manager, and co-owner of Il Mansio Vegan Suites & Restaurant, a brand-new fully vegan boutique hotel in Lake Garda, Italy. Valentina shares the inspiring story behind creating a 100% vegan hotel with her family in the village of Rivoltella del Garda, even though they weren’t vegan themselves at the start. We talk about what it really means to be a fully vegan hotel beyond food, the thoughtful design and amenities, the dining experience, and what vegan travelers can expect when visiting Lake Garda and nearby towns like Desenzano and Sirmione. We mention a lot of places, experiences, and resources in this episode, so be sure to check out the show notes and the blog post for links, recommendations, and Valentina’s details. Now, let’s chat with Valentina. 🌊 Our Croatia 2027 Vegan Sailing Trip is now open for bookings! Join us as we sail the stunning Adriatic coast, exploring beautiful islands, historic seaside towns, crystal-clear waters, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all with a small group of like-minded vegan travelers. 👉 Get the Limited Time Early Bird Offer Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram