One of my favourite things about travelling is having delicious food (and food-based memories). I often think about the fancy vegan food I had in New York, the street corn in Mexico City, the Italian food in Bangkok and Kerala (India), the Ethiopian food in Rome, and the (out of this world) coffee and chocolate in Guatemala.

Vegan Travel tips

Before I leave on a trip (road trip or otherwise), I do a bit of research on what vegan food options are available.

When it comes to eating out during my travels, I generally do a combination of these:

-seek out strictly vegan or vegetarian restaurants

-have grocery store lunches (hummus, pita bread, and a salad)

-get food from a vegan-friendly restaurant or café

Or, if I’m really hungry and pressed for time, I’ll get a sandwich from Subway or another sandwich shop.

I also buy dried snacks to take with me for my trip—granola bars, dried fruits, nuts, and chocolate bars. [Read more…]