My vegan journeys have taken me all over the world. I spent over ten years leading trips in south and central America, Europe and Africa before switching from general adventure travel over to serving vegan travelers in 2012 when I set up my own business. Having worked hard over the past three years to promote the availability of a lifestyle in which people, animals and the environment are not exploited,…
Guatemala is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. There are over 30 volcanos dotted around the country’s rugged highlands, some of which are active. Marshmallow roasting on molten hot lava is permitted (not for the faint hearted) so make sure you pack some vegan marshmallows. I absolutely love volcanos. There is something magical about all that energy, even when they’re dormant. I’ve hiked across many old lava fields in Guatemala and beyond.…
Overstimulated. Thats how I felt when I returned to Europe after 8 years working and living in Latin America. It became apparent to me that the media have to SHOUT to get our attention; overpopulation, sustainability of food production, loss of natural resources, animal welfare, human health, and so on. Information overload. Two years later saw the start of Veganbnb Travel; vegan adventure holidays in Guatemala and Spain and the…
Guatemala is vegan holiday heaven; an abundance of fresh fruit and veg, avocados all year round, real chocolate and a wonderful climate. What more could you ask for! Having spent the past decade working and traveling in Guatemala and Latin America, there are some things I wish I had know prior to arriving on the continent; heaps of processed white sugar often gets added to already naturally sweet fruit juices…
Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. According to the World Tourism Organization, in 2012, international tourism generated US$1.3 trillion in export earnings, figures moving and shaking the world economy. Let’s get vegan travel on the map. Tourism, unlike any other industry has the potential to empower people, to lift people from poverty, to create employment, to transcend race, religion, age and economical status by knocking down cultural…
Having worked as a Tour Leader in South America, central America, Europe and north Africa, I can honestly say this: All you need is less. However, there are a few invaluable items always on my checklist. If you are planning your next vegan vacation, then don’t forget to pack the following: 1. Stickers, flyers and leaflets – Support vegan businesses and promote conscious economies We all have a favorite vegan coffee…