It can sometimes be challenging to travel if you live on a vegan diet. When you are on the go and must find some snacks or find a place to eat, it can be a jungle to figure out if the food or dish is vegan, especially if you don’t understand the language. Fortunately, there are getting more places in the world that have vegan dishes on the menu, so it is easier than it used to be.
When you travel as a vegan, it can mean that you must be more prepared before going, so you know where to get food. It can be a great idea to let the hosts at your stays know beforehand. Today there are also many hotels and B&B’s there are all vegan or vegan friendly, which also makes everything easier for you, and you know you are always waking up to a delicious vegan breakfast.
Be prepared before traveling
It can be a good idea to do some preparation before you travel. Here are 4 tips that will help you, when you are going on trips.
- Are you traveling by flight, it is a good idea to contact the airline beforehand to order vegan meals. Otherwise, they may not have a vegan meal for you because they only bring the exact things onboard that are needed. If you are going on a long flight, it is very nice to eat something during the journey.
- Find out which restaurants in the area you’re going to that have vegan dishes. You can, for instance, use TripAdvisor and read vegan travel blogs to find inspiration.
- Inform the host of the hotel or B&B’s where you stay that you only eat plant-based food. In that way, they can have something prepared for you if they don’t have it usually.
- Learn essential words and phrases in the language of the country you are going to. It can be phrases like ‘no meat’ ‘no cheese’, ‘no eggs’, ‘no milk’. If you can say these phrases, it can be much easier for you to make sure that the meals you order do not contain any of these elements.
In general, as a vegan, it is always a good idea to bring snacks with you. But especially when you are traveling, always bring snacks in your bag. It is often easier to spontaneously find some food if you’re a meat-eater, but it can be more challenging for a vegan, especially if you don’t know the area or country that you are visiting.
Vegan hotels
If you are interested in visiting a 100% vegan hotel it is highly recommended. You don’t have to worry about whether there is the food you eat, and you don’t have to stress about which restaurant has a vegan meal on the menu.
Here is a list of the top 7 hotels in the world that are 100% vegan:
The Farm at San Benito, Philippines
A 5-star resort with beautiful surroundings and many great facilities. There are activities like yoga, fitness, and golf. Besides that, there are great opportunities for wellness treatments, like massage and spa treatments. Most importantly, they serve delicious vegan food in Asian style, using fresh, home-grown, and organic ingredients.
Vegan Hotel La Vimea, Italy
Now we are going to the northeast of Italy, South Tyrol. Here you find the most idyllic resort surrounded by mountains. It offers perfect possibilities to find your inner peace, when you practice yoga with a beautiful view over the mountains. The hotel also has wellness facilities to get you relaxed. Afterward, you can enjoy a delicious vegan dish in a cozy restaurant.
The Stanford Inn By The Sea Eco-Resort, California
Are you going to California it is obvious to visit The Stanford Inn in the area of Mendocino. They have activities for every taste. You can go hiking, mountain biking, wellness treatments, yoga, and many more things. The Inn is near the sea, and the nature is incredible.
You can have your vegan meals in lovely surroundings in the Inn, which has the coziest look with everything in wood. The rooms even have fireplaces, and you’re allowed to bring your pet.
Almodovar Hotel, Berlin
Berlin in Germany is like heaven for vegans and vegetarians. It’s a hip city that has a lot to offer. Almodovar Hotel is a 4-star hotel and is also Berlin’s first organic and vegetarian hotel. It is an eco-friendly hotel and therefore uses an environmentally friendly design. Additionally, the hotel lay in an attractive district also surrounded by many vegan-friendly restaurants.
La Suite West, London
La Suite West is a vegan-friendly hotel. Most of their dishes on the menu are vegan, but they also have some non-vegan food. The hotel is near Hyde Park, where you can go for some lovely walks and feed squirrels. It is worth the stay if you are going to beautiful London.
Villa Vegana, Mallorca
Mallorca is a popular destination if you are going on vacation, which is understandable. Villa Vegana is a 100% vegan hotel and serves the most delicious plant-based food. They use almost only ecological ingredients. Besides vegan food, they also provide sustainable and cruelty-free products and toiletries. Very recommendable.
De Bedstee Boutique Capsule Hotel, Amsterdam
Are you going to the charming city of Amsterdam and want to try a bit different style, Bedstee Hotel is the way to go. It is the first vegan/vegetarian hotel in Amsterdam, and they have recreated the style from capsule hotels with traditional Dutch interiors. The hotel rooms are very different as they have made them like capsules, only with space for the bed. It is very cozy, but if you are claustrophobic it is probably not your thing. But it is a great way to try something new and the most important, eat a lot of delicious plant food.
Luckily it is so much easier for vegans to travel today, and in the future, it will get even better. The plant-based lifestyle is getting more widespread, and you can get a vegan meal in most places today.
About the Author
Heidi Kirstine is a freelance writer and has been vegan for 4 years. She loves to travel, cook and an outdoor lifestyle.
