There are so many wonderful things about Thailand, and even more so in the northern city of Chiang Mai. One of those things is a Green Tiger. Tucked in a quiet alley inside the quaint Old City of Chiang Mai, the Green Tiger House, and its plant-based Reform Kafé, is a peaceful oasis that awaits you, where you can enter a delightful world. Many hotels have various free amenities, and…
Whenever I’m traveling somewhere new, I always tend to prepare the same way. Check the weather (what should I pack?), find things to do (where should I go?), research how to get around (Uber or public transportation?), and most importantly I figure out what I am going to EAT! Trying new and local cuisine is always one of my favorite things to do after touching down in a new country.…
I heard about it the way one might hear about secret caves, fountains of youth, lost civilizations — through the veg grapevine. I had already visited the vegetarian cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh in India, having thoroughly enjoyed myself there while basking in the delicious compassion of vegetarianism, so I knew I had to go to Ban Phra Baht Huay Tom while in Thailand. About two and a half hours…
Kham La is a 5-year-old rescue elephant living at Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. Her favorite person at the nature park is a tractor driver named Darrick, and every morning when Darrick makes his rounds, she rushes out to greet him. Check out this video and you’ll be amazed at how much love is projected through this beautiful creature!…
Before I went on my first trip to Thailand I had heard a bunch of rumors about whether or not Thailand would be a good place for vegans. Bangkok was supposed to be super easy. Phuket impossible. It turns out that it actually doesn’t matter what they tell you. When you get there, things will be different. Why? Because even though there might be a lot of vegan restaurants in…
Welcome to Thailand – home of tropical weather, white sand, turquoise waters, delicious vegan food, exotic animals and BIG tourism dollars. Thailand’s thriving tourism industry is big bucks and in a country where the average monthly salary is less then you might earn in one day most Thai people want to take advantage of your tourist dollar. And of course you want to take advantage of what they offer. All…
Traveling vegans not only have to worry about culture differences, language barriers and navigating new cities, they also have to worry about where to eat. After living in Asia for over 2 years, and constantly finding tiny shrimps, fish sauce and bits of meat in my “vegetarian” labeled meals, I found a plant-friendly oasis in Chiang Mai. After living and eating my way around the city for 7 months, here…
Check out this amazing vegan bakery in Bangkok, Thailand! Join HappyCow’s Ken Spector as he interviews the owner of Veganerie and samples some mouth-watering vegan desserts. Click here to find the address and reviews for this bakery, and here for the newest Veganerie location. This vegan bakery has perhaps the best brownie in the world! Learn more about Veganerie with our video here: …
Is the Sri Thanu district of Koh Phangan, Thailand going to be the world’s first tropical island vegan paradise? Join HappyCow’s Ken Spector as he showcases some of the top vegan restaurants on Koh Phangan. This island off of the east coast of Thailand features numerous yoga retreats, healthy and delicious vegan food, gorgeous beaches, scenic waterfalls, panoramic sunsets, and much more! Learn about Koh Phangan, Thailand’s top vegan restaurants.…
Every single month, hundreds of people flock to Chiang Mai – a beautiful city in northern Thailand, to study Thai massage at the oldest and most traditional school in the north – The Old Medicine School. The old medicine School is both a school and a hospital specialized in Thai massage (northern style). Most of the western students live and eat in the premises, it’s included in the package and…
I have a few friends who are traveling in Southeast Asia (SEA) right now so I thought I would do a post about my favorite restaurants. It is possible to get a healthy meal in any part of the world. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. There is a pocket size travel guide that can help you communicate with anyone in any language that is very helpful…