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Send us a text 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. Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text 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! Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text 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. Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text 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. Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text 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. Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode, I’m joined by Adam and Bethany Mulcahy-Stephenson, content creators and passionate animal rescuers behind the Instagram account @heretodayvegantomorrow. Adam and Bethany share their incredible journey of planning an intimate vegan destination wedding in Crete, Greece, why they chose to keep their celebration small and meaningful, and what it was really like navigating the legal and logistical side of getting married abroad. We also talk about their deep involvement in animal rescue, including a powerful and emotional story about rescuing kittens while traveling — and the unexpected challenges that followed when bringing them home. There are so many places, experiences, and important takeaways in this conversation, so be sure to check out the show notes and the blog post for this episode for all the details and links. Let’s dive in and chat with Adam and Bethany. Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text 🎧 Catch up on past episodes here As 2025 winds down, we’re taking a short two-week holiday break to rest, reset, and get ready for what’s ahead. New episodes return soon with inspiring vegan travelers, fresh destinations, and exciting adventures as we step into 2026. In the meantime, feel free to explore our podcast archive and revisit some favorite conversations. Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a wonderful start to 2026 — see you very soon! Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text Link for the shownotes In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Daisy Scholte, the founder and creative director of Vegan Food Tour Nederland. Daisy creates immersive, story-driven vegan food tours in Utrecht, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam—bringing travelers straight into the heart of the Netherlands’ plant-based dining scene. She’ll be sharing how a transformative overland world trip led her to veganism, why Utrecht is becoming one of Europe’s most exciting vegan-friendly destinations, and how food tours can open hearts, spark curiosity, and build real community… all while being incredibly fun and delicious.There are so many cool places, restaurants, and resources mentioned in this episode—so don’t forget to check out the show notes and the blog post to get all the links, photos, and details. Let’s chat with Daisy! Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text Link for the show notes Discover what makes Berlin one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world as Brighde chats with vegan content creator Olivera Darko. From endless vegan food options to sustainable living, cultural hot spots, and everyday life in Berlin’s vibrant neighborhoods, Olivera shares her insights, favorite places, and the story behind her plant-based journey. A perfect listen for anyone curious about vegan travel, Berlin, or building a compassionate lifestyle. Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text Link for the show notes Join Brighde onboard a vegan superyacht as she takes you behind the scenes of World Vegan Travel’s very first Croatia voyages — from surprise yacht arrivals in Dubrovnik and stormy days with the legendary bura wind, to intimate Captain’s Dinners, animal sanctuary visits, coastal hikes, and emotional goodbyes in Split. You’ll hear how a group of mostly repeat travellers, an incredible crew, and a lot of flexibility turned a brand-new, untested trip into one of the most meaningful experiences WVT has ever run — and why we’re already dreaming about bringing it back in 2027. Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re heading to the breathtaking Italian Dolomites to chat with Alexander (Alex) Spögler, co-owner of Paradiso Pure Living — a truly pioneering vegan hotel nestled high in the mountains. Alex shares the remarkable story of how his family transformed a traditional alpine hotel into one of Italy’s foremost fully vegan establishments — a journey that blends sustainability, art, fine dining, and a deep respect for nature. We’ll explore what it takes to run a plant-based hotel in a region famous for its meat-centric cuisine, the philosophy behind its success, and how Paradiso and its sister properties — La Vimea and Agrivilla I Pini — are helping reshape the future of conscious hospitality. There are plenty of fascinating insights and destinations mentioned in this episode, so be sure to check out the show notes and blog post for all the details. Let’s chat with Alex! Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text Link for the show notes In the final part of our Ecuador mini-series, join Brighde as she explores Quito and the cloud forest — from boutique hotels in the historic city center to chocolate tastings in Mindo and wildlife walks in the lush Maquipucuna Reserve. Discover Andean culture, soaring views, hummingbirds, and the conservation stories that make this region so magical. Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re heading to Melbourne, Australia — a city that’s often described as the cultural heart of the country and a paradise for coffee and food lovers alike. Brighde sits down with Dr. Lee Hawkins, a mathematician, IT professional, and volunteer with The Vegan Society in the UK, who has called Australia home for more than 25 years. Lee shares his insider perspective on Melbourne’s vibrant vegan food scene, its laneway culture, and why this city manages to feel both cosmopolitan and relaxed at the same time. We’ll explore where to find the best vegan jaffles, pizza, and oat lattes, and discover what makes Melbourne such an incredible destination for plant-based travelers. There are a lot of great spots and recommendations in this episode, so make sure you check out the show notes and blog post to get all the details! Let’s chat with Lee! Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text Link for the show notes Set sail with Brighde in Part 2 of our Ecuador vegan travel mini-series as we journey to the breathtaking Galápagos Islands. From sea-lion-covered beaches and giant tortoises in misty highlands to penguins, blue-footed boobies, and snorkeling adventures in turquoise waters — this episode captures the heart of one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Discover what it’s like to spend a week aboard a Relais & Châteaux yacht, enjoy creative vegan dining, explore volcanic islands like San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana, Bartolomé, and Santa Cruz, and reflect on how conservation and compassion come together in this unforgettable archipelago. 💚 Our 2026 Galápagos trips are already sold out, but pre-registration for 2027 is open now — find the link in the show notes and start dreaming of your own Galápagos adventure! Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Send us a text Link for the shownotes In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Terri Chrisman, a board-certified nutritionist, speaker, and author of Fabulous Health: A Simple Plan to Get Well and Stay Well. Terri lives near beautiful Lake Tahoe, right on the California–Nevada border, and she joins us to share what it’s like exploring this breathtaking mountain destination through a vegan lens. We’ll talk about her favorite local spots—from Osteria Sierra and Thania’s Juice Bar to Sprouts Café—plus tips for self-catering, farmers’ markets, and how to make the most of Tahoe’s outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, and skiing. There are lots of travel and food recommendations in this episode, so make sure you check out the show notes and blog post for all the links and details. Let’s dive into my conversation with Terri Chrisman from Fabulous Health. Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world. Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram