Travelling as a Vegan: Easy Tips for Vegetarian Travelers

We all know it, traveling comes with its own unique set of challenges, especially when you travel as a couple or with parents. Well, so does traveling as a vegetarian, regardless of where you are in the world. But it doesn’t always have to be a difficult feat. Of course, it all depends on how you prepare yourself. So we’ve taken note of all the challenges we’ve faced when looking for vegetarian meals while traveling. So, with the support of online chat platforms, traveling as a vegetarian becomes an exciting opportunity to discover new flavors, connect with fellow travelers, and enjoy a memorable culinary adventure around the world.

Easy Tips will Help Take the Stress Out of Your Travels

1. Pack snacks that you know and trust

Things happen during travel, and having your own snacks is the best way to control a situation in your favor. We’ve both been known to take out our snack bars when we’re on a long-haul bus ride, a flight that doesn’t serve food or when we’re out for the day and plant-based snacks are hard to come by.

2. Learn a few key words in a different language

If you are traveling internationally and English is not a common language in your destination, it’s great to learn a few key phrases that’ll help explain your diet. The words for “vegetarian,” “vegan,” “no meat” and “eggs” or “butter” will help double check that what you ordered is what you can expect.

3. Learn the local language

To make sure your dietary concerns are understood, write down a few phrases before you go. “I cannot eat fish. I cannot eat meat.” Translate these into the local language so you can show them to the staff at the restaurant. That way you can communicate clearly and make sure everyone is on the same page. If you’re traveling with a smartphone and have access to data, you can download the local language and use the Google Translate app to communicate. You can even use the app to scan text (like menus or grocery items) and get a translation in real-time.

4. Choose the Right Destinations

Some destinations are more vegan- and vegetarian-friendly than others. Most large cities in the United States and countries in Asia, especially India and Bhutan, have many restaurant options for both diets (India, for one, has thousands of vegetarian-only restaurants) and a culture that understands what those diets mean. Israel is another good bet, as is Italy Turin, for example, has an abundance of vegetarian restaurants.

5. Talk to Your Travelling Companions

If you're travelling with an omnivore, make sure you discuss the food aspect up front and try to alternate responsibility for choosing where to eat. If you're in a seaside town and they are keen to try the local fishy delicacy in a seafood place, you could compromise by going along and having an average salad or soup that night, on the condition that they come with you to an awesome veggie-friendly brunch spot tomorrow.

6. Plan Ahead

When you’re planning your vegan trip, make sure to take into account all of the food that you’ll need to eat while you’re away. This will help to ensure that you have everything you need while on your trip and that there are no surprises when it comes to food. It’s also important to be aware of the dietary restrictions that certain countries have in place for vegans. You should also check with the local embassy or consulate beforehand about any restrictions in a specific country.

Conclusion

In conclusion, traveling as a vegetarian can present some challenges, but with proper preparation, it can be an enjoyable experience. Some tips to make it easier include packing your own snacks, learning key phrases in the local language, choosing destinations that are vegetarian-friendly, discussing food with traveling companions, and planning ahead for your meals. With these tips, vegetarians can enjoy their travels without having to worry about finding suitable food options.