Episodes
Click Here For The Shownotes We are excited to announce that we will be rebroadcasting an episode from our archives featuring Wendy Werneth, an extraordinary polyglot and former vegan travel blogger. During our Italy group tours, we encountered an unexpected shortage of interviews for our podcast while away. However, we found that this particular episode stood out as a good one to rebroadcast. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Italy and France, where I was able to put into...
Published 07/10/23
Click here for the show notes: In this episode, we're delighted to welcome Artemis Sorotou, owner of Ethos Vegan Suites. With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Artemis has traveled extensively and now brings her expertise back to her hometown of Santorini. Embracing a vegan lifestyle, she opened Ethos Vegan Suites, a unique establishment that seamlessly combines vegan principles with warm hospitality. We'll explore the origins of Ethos, delve into Santorini's rich...
Published 07/03/23
Click here for the shownotes Please join us in welcoming our guest, Carla Bragagnini, a  Peruvian-Canadian travel writer, illustrator, and passionate advocate of plant-based cuisine. Currently based in New Zealand, Carla's vibrant career encompasses writing and illustrating for magazines, specializing in topics such as tourism, culture, tradition, and plant-based food. Carla's own transformative journey took her on a remarkable four-year-long odyssey, during which she chronicled her...
Published 06/26/23
Click here for the show notes: Join us on The World Vegan Travel Podcast as we explore "Travel and Vacationing as a Vegan Entrepreneur." Discover how Stephanie, a successful entrepreneur, finds time to travel and embraces downtime while managing a busy schedule. Learn about the transformative power of travel in alleviating stress, finding rest, and reconnecting with oneself.  Stephanie shares her personal journey of incorporating vacations into her life and the importance of self-care for...
Published 06/19/23
Click here for the show notes: Welcome to The World Vegan Travel Podcast! Today's special guest is Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, the joyful vegan. Colleen is an expert in compassionate living and a bestselling author. We'll be discussing our shared love for Japan, its culture, art, and cuisine, along with the unique challenges and rewards of vegan travel. Join us for this exciting episode!  During this episode, Colleen and I will delve into the profound influence of Japanese culture on our...
Published 06/12/23
Click here for the shownotes. Today, we have a special guest on the show - Jason Bull, a talented culinary artist and self-taught vegan cook from Guelph, Ontario. Jason has been a vegan for the last three years and a vegetarian for 13 years before that. He's passionate about cooking, exploring new flavors and ingredients, and sharing his favorite vegan recipes and veg-friendly destinations on his Instagram account, @this.plant.kitchen. In addition to his culinary pursuits, Jason is also an...
Published 06/05/23
Click here for the show notes: Meet our guest, Delanie Fischer! Delanie is a professional podcaster, entrepreneur, and comedian who made headlines by deleting her social media accounts despite her influencer status. She co-hosts the chart-topping podcast, Self-Helpless, and is the Founder & CEO of The Minimalist Business Consultancy. With a background in entertainment, Delanie's work has been featured in major media outlets. Today, she'll share insights on traveling with a non-vegan...
Published 05/29/23
Click here for the show notes: We're thrilled to introduce our special guest for today's episode: Hayley! With 25 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Hayley brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in various areas such as bush camps, restaurants, golf clubs, movie and concert catering, and commercial catering. Currently the Assistant Manager of Kings Camp, a prestigious 5-star luxury lodge in Timbavati, Hayley stays updated with the latest trends in hospitality and...
Published 05/22/23
Click here for the full shownotes Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Jeff Rolander, the Vice President of Claims at Faye, a leading travel insurance disruptor. With over three decades of experience in the insurance industry, Jeff is an expert in providing top-notch coverage and care to customers when something goes awry. In his current role at Faye, Jeff oversees a team of professionals dedicated to ensuring that travelers are well taken care of in case of unforeseen circumstances....
Published 05/15/23
Click here for the shownotes. Welcome to an exciting new episode! Get ready to be inspired as we sit down with Kim Giovacco, the founder of Veg Jaunts and Journeys, a renowned tour operator that specializes in organizing small group tours internationally for vegans. With over 25 successful tours under her belt, Kim has become a master of the craft, creating unforgettable experiences for travelers all over Europe and the US. But her expertise doesn't stop there. Kim has spent almost two...
Published 05/08/23
Click here for the show notes: Hey, guys! In today's episode, we're talking with the amazing Sasha Williams, the face behind Segunda Vida Vegan Bed and Breakfast in Nicaragua. Sasha's got a serious passion for health and fitness and decided to create a bed and breakfast that caters to plant-based lifestyles. How cool is that? Sasha's here to give us the inside scoop on the ultimate 10-day trip to Nicaragua. From Managua to Big Corn Island, Granada, Ometepe, SJDS, and Libera, she covers all...
Published 05/01/23
Click here for the show notes: We are thrilled to welcome Rissa Miller, Senior Editor of Vegan Journal magazine, as our guest to take us on a journey through five exceptional cities in Maryland renowned for vegan food and sightseeing. Rissa, with her 30 years of experience as a vegan and passion for activism, is the perfect guide to share her insights on Baltimore, Annapolis, Ocean City, Ellicott City, and Frederick. These cities offer a diverse range of experiences, from the lively streets...
Published 04/24/23
Click here for the show notes: On today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Diaan and Marike Hoffman, the owners, and operators of Ohanya Tour and Safari. Diaan, a qualified conservation ecologist and expert tour guide, brings his extensive knowledge and passion for wildlife to every guided tour. Meanwhile, Marike, the creative mastermind behind Ohanya, is deeply passionate about plant-based nutrition and food. Together, they have created a unique and unforgettable experience...
Published 04/17/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we speak to Jennifer Hadley and Sharon Doak. Jennifer was our trip photographer on our recent vegan Botswana trip and Sharon was one of our travelers on this trip to Botswana as well. We are (as far as we know) the first 100% vegan and photography tour and we wanted to share a little about what it was actually like if this trip was not actually filled with keen photographers. We were actually able to create a trip where spending time doing...
Published 04/10/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Eskinder Hailu Senbeta. Eskinder is a passionate traveler and tour operator based in Ethiopia. With over 15 years of experience in the travel industry, Eskinder has organized and led countless trips throughout his country and beyond. He has a particular interest in discovering hidden gems and remote areas that are off the beaten track. Eskinder's curiosity and desire to explore new places have taken him to some of the...
Published 04/03/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Peter Eastwood from The Tanglewood Foundation. Peter is a New Zealander who spends most of his time in South Africa. I met Peter in December last year because Peter is the partner of Adele who owns a Retreat in Africa. Retreat in Africa is our travel partner in South Africa who also are vegan (and Peter is too, in case you were wondering).  Peter and Adele were able to join us on our Garden Route South Africa trip so I...
Published 03/27/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Ingrid  Geertsema. Ingrid was Born in the Netherlands and she lived in the Hague until 2000. Her desire to travel was always strong and after high school, she struck a balance between exploring Europe and working in the Netherlands to pay for her travels. In 1996 she decided to go back to school and studied Communication Management at the University of the Hague, where she also joined an exchange program with the...
Published 03/20/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Ashley from Vegan Ventures. Ashley lives in Portland and she is an Instagrammer, and content creator who loves to eat her way around Portland (and wherever she is traveling) seeking out places that are not the most highly rated and reviewed.  In this episode we discuss: What Ashley is doing in the vegan space Where she became vegan and where she has lived vegan Her ‘off the beaten track’ favorite vegan hotspots in...
Published 03/13/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we’ll talk to Claire Burt from Your Travel Analyst. Claire is from Toronto, Canada, and helps travel businesses (vegan and non-vegan) to make their travel experiences more meaningful and more transformational for as many different parties as possible - whether it is the local population, the traveler, the environment and the people you interact with whether it is hotels, restaurants, guides and so on.  While she mainly works with the travel...
Published 03/06/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we’ll talk to Lucy Elkin from the blog The Wandering Vegans. Lucy lives on the road full time and works remotely on her blog and also teaches English and has housesat on the east coast of the US as well as all around the UK and is now located in Amsterdam and the house sitting and pet sitting she does what her and her partner do to help maintain this lifestyle long term and that is what she is going to talk about today. It’s true that we...
Published 02/27/23
Click here for the show notes: I am thrilled to have David Goudreau joining me on the World Vegan Travel Podcast today because we are talking about one of the most requested topics - travel hacking. Many of you will know that David Goudreau is Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s partner and Seb and I have traveled with them both to 17 countries David always accompanies Colleen on her Joyful Vegan trips and uses his points to get to and from our trips! David has been travel hacking for about 6 years...
Published 02/20/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Marc Goldrub. Marc is the founding lawyer at Green Economy Law Professional Corporation, a Toronto-based law firm providing general and specialized legal services in the areas of green business, psychedelics, and housing. He holds a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, and a Global Professional Master of Laws degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He’s a local climate and...
Published 02/13/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Tammy Robertson. Tammy Robertson is a registered nurse who serves as a Food For Life Instructor for the greater Sarasota area in Florida. Her company is called Planted Into Wellness and she uses her medical experience to help guide people to improve their health through coaching. Tammy (alongside her husband Dave) was also a traveler on our inaugural Northern Italy trip in 2022 and she was great fun to travel with through...
Published 02/06/23
Click here for the show notes: In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Georgia Kontiza, a hotel owner who happens to own Koukoumi Hotel, a luxury vegan hotel on the Greek Island of Mykonos. I am sure by now, you know that Seb and I love a vegan hotel, and while we have not yet stayed there, it is very high on the list. What’s not to love about the Greek Islands with the sun, clear seas, and incredible history add an amazing vegan hotel that has the most amazing food. Seriously, just go and...
Published 01/30/23
Click here for the show notes In today’s episode, we are talking to Marta and Bruno from Seville Vegan Tours, a new tour company based in Seville, dedicated to the organization of gastronomic tours mainly for vegans, vegetarians, and people who want to discover the flavors of Andalusia in a 100% plant-based and cruelty-free way. In this episode, Bruno and Marta will share with you why you should consider the beautiful region of Andalucia, Spain as a destination for your next vacation! In...
Published 01/23/23