As a vegan traveller, a weekend in deepest Bavaria or a month trekking across Mongolia in winter are probably not going to throw up many plant-based plates.

What your vegan food choices say about you

It’s important to choose your holiday location wisely – and that’s just one of many tips in our post on what you need to know as a travelling vegan.

As more destinations are becoming savvy to the conscious consumer, you will be surprised at just how many places can offer vegan-friendly foods.

Glasgow

You don’t have to leave the UK to get top vegan scran. Home to not one but 10 vegan-only places, including several vegan pubs plus plenty more vegan-friendly places you’ll never be short of choice.




Check out our top places to eat vegan in Glasgow for inspiration.

From Glasgow it’s only a short hop over to Bute, the home of Bute Island Foods – one of the longest-standing, and undoubtedly the best, cheese alternatives out there.

Berlin

Long before London, Berlin was repping plant-based burgers and kebabs in achingly cool style only found on the streets of Kreuzberg.

Must-visits include Vöner on hip Boxhagener Straße – home of the original vegan doner; Chaostheorie for the best vegan cocktails in town; and Goura Pakora for Indian street food almost as cheap as Delhi.

Or if fine dining is your thing then Kopps is the place for you.

Warsaw

A seemingly unlikely contender for the vegan holiday crown, Warsaw is fast becoming one of the go-to destinations for plant munchers.

On one street alone you’ll find a vegan pizzeria, a plant-based Israeli restaurant, a vegan burrito restaurant and a vegan burger joint.

And it’s not just vegan-only places that are in on it – plenty of omni restaurants have clearly labelled menus.

One tip: despite it being vegan, it’s probably best to stay clear of the vodka.

Portland

You’d need a month to get round all the best places in the vegan capital of the US, but not-to-be-missed are vegan bar The Bye and Bye for indulgent US meals and Vtopia for all your vegan cheese and meat needs.

Or head down to NE Alberta Street which is a vegan paradise.

Portland is also home to America’s first vegan mini-mall.

Stock up on food, toiletries and get some straight-edge ink done all on one trip.

Copenhagen

Think Scandinavia and the first thing that comes into your head is hot dads.

No?

Just me?

Ok, well it usually isn’t veganism.

But it should be.

In the Danish capital there are dozens of vegan eats available.

From simple hot dogs by døp to Instagrammable brunch at Kalaset you will be spoilt for choice.

Everyone is so busy being beautiful that they won’t have time to judge you for eating so much.

Rishikesh

If India’s go-to spiritual spot is good enough for The Beatles and Russell Brand it’s good enough for you.

You will have to battle your way through the baggy trouser-wearing, dreadlock-donned, flip-flopped masses to get there but it will be worth it.



Choices include Zorba cafe – perfect for enjoying a fresh juice over the river – or Ramana’s Organic Cafe which does a selection of vegan sweets alongside the mains.

Cyprus

Looking for vegan accommodation is another way to find a top destination.

Farriers is Cyprus’s only vegan B&B meaning that there doesn’t have to be any awkward conversations about butter or eggs.

Not only do they provide meals but they also cater for picnics or trips.

Elsewhere on the island make the most of Ayia Napa’s endless vegan gelato or vegan haunt Inga’s Veggie Heaven in Nicosia.

Vegan cruise

Got a soft spot for plants and water?

Then get on board a cruise specifically designed for vegans that includes four or five course lunch and dinner buffets, speciality breakfasts and vegan wine.

Cabins also stock vegan toiletries. Vegan Travel run trips regularly with destinations changing regularly.

The next sailing is in September, going round the Norwegian fjords.

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