The World Vegan Travel Podcast

Beyond the Diet: The Original Vegan on Food & Travel | Original Simmons

Send a textLink for the show notesIn today’s episode, we’re chatting with The Original Vegan — a vegan travel filmmaker, content creator, and the founder of Bay Heart Media. He spent years exploring how veganism shows up across food, culture, travel, and everyday life, and he brings a refreshing, grounded perspective to what it really means to live and travel consciously.He shares his  journey growing up in California’s Bay Area, how family and culture shaped his relationship with food, and how that eventually led him to a plant-based lifestyle rooted in natural, whole foods. We also talk about navigating travel, relationships, and community as a vegan, challenging stereotypes, and what he looks for when discovering meaningful vegan food experiences on the road.This conversation goes beyond what’s on the plate — it’s about curiosity, openness, and connection, whether you’re traveling across the world or rethinking how you show up in your everyday life.There are lots of places, ideas, and resources mentioned in this episode, so be sure to check out the show notes and the blog post for all the details.Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world.Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Vegan Seattle Guide | A Local’s Perspective | Darby

Send us a textLink for the show notesIn today’s episode, we’re heading to the Pacific Northwest to explore Seattle through a vegan traveler’s lens with Darby, also known as Darby the Vegan. Darby is a Seattle local who’s been living there since 2009 and went fully vegan in 2015. By day she works in marketing, and outside of that she’s a passionate content creator who shines a spotlight on plant-based food, small businesses, and sustainable travel. Through her blog and social platforms, Darby helps make vegan travel feel approachable, exciting, and deeply connected to the local community.In this conversation, we talk about what really makes Seattle special for vegan travelers — from its underrated food scene and unique neighborhoods to the natural beauty that surrounds the city. Darby also shares her perspective on common Seattle stereotypes, how to experience the city beyond the usual tourist spots, and why supporting local businesses matters now more than ever.Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world.Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Vegan Solo Travel | Seeking Peace Across 11 Countries | Tatiana von Rheinbaben

Send us a textLink for the show notesIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Tatiana von Rheinbaben — an environmentalist, vegan, and global citizen with a deeply nomadic background. Tatiana is currently pursuing her master’s in marine biology, and in this conversation we explore how her multicultural upbringing and extensive travels shaped her worldview.We talk about her journey into veganism, her idea of travel as “Zen experiences” focused on peace and presence, and the lessons she’s learned from traveling across Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond.There are a lot of resources and destinations we talk about in this episode, so be sure to check out the show notes and the blog post for all the details. Let’s chat with Tatiana!Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world.Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Greater Kruger Vegan Safari | Our Scouting Trip I Brighde Reed

Send us a textLink for the show notesIn this episode, Brighde shares behind-the-scenes reflections from an 11-day scouting trip through Greater Kruger, South Africa. Fresh off leading plant-based tours in Cape Town and Botswana, she explores what it takes to scout safari lodges through a vegan lens, the wildlife encounters that stood out, and the people and conservation efforts shaping the region. A thoughtful look at how a Greater Kruger vegan safari came together.Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world.Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Vegan Costa Rica Travel | A Guide for Severe Food Allergies | Karine Lang

Send us a textLink for the show notesToday’s episode is all about vegan and allergy-friendly travel, and I’m really excited to welcome Karine Lang to the show.Karine is the founder of Lang Signature Travel, and she specializes in creating seamless, thoughtful travel experiences for vegans — especially those navigating serious food allergies. With more than 20 years of experience in event planning, Karine brings a calm, incredibly detailed approach to travel that takes all the stress out of planning.In this episode, we’re talking about Costa Rica — why it’s such a standout destination for vegan travelers, what makes places like Manuel Antonio so special, and how Karine designs vegan group trips where all you have to do is book your flight and show up.We also dive into something really important: traveling safely with life-threatening food allergies, including how Karine navigates the world with her allergy-alert service dog, Elton, and why communication and preparation are absolutely key.Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Join World Vegan Travel on our Greater Kruger Vegan Safari 2027 — a plant-based, ethical wildlife experience designed for vegans who love travel and nature. 👉 Learn more  Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world.Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram