Lonely Planet Goes Vegan with New Travel Guide

When it comes to travel expertise, Lonely Planet is at the top of the game. The renowned company is known for its specialty guides highlighting insider info about every part of this spectacular planet.

And now, the travel gurus have gone vegan. The Vegan Travel Handbook is out now, and it offers all kinds of juicy deets for plant-based explorers looking to travel the world.

“Recognizing an ever-growing solid lifestyle shift towards plant-based diets, we resolved to make a guide for vegan travelers that sees a potential limitation as instead a source of inspiration,” said Christina Webb, the commissioning editor of new guidebook.

“With The Vegan Travel Handbook, we set out to deliver practical on-the-ground advice and ideas for visiting not just vegan-friendly metropolises, but also less obvious itineraries, countries and regions as a whole. From the best road trip routes to the most delicious food truck offerings, the top tropical getaways to wildlife spotting landscapes, we hope this book can help vegans in planning their ideal trip just like any other traveler.”

The book covers planning and inspiration (listing the top vegan events and locations all over the world), and breaks the destinations down into categories: adventure, relaxation, culture, wildlife & nature, tropical, and road trip.

Instead of trying to cover EVERY country, city, and far-flung destination (that would be one seriously massive book), the editors hand-picked certain countries and destinations to showcase. Argentina and Ethiopia are highlighted under adventure, for example, while Japan falls under relaxation, Spain under culture, and New Zealand under wildlife & nature.

Each country chapter offers insider info on where to stay, eat, and “essential experiences” to enjoy in each place. Plus a rundown on the different types of cuisine, useful phrases, and “green tips” so conscious travelers can cut down on their carbon footprints.

Recommended spots and experiences include eating at Hummus Said in Akko, Israel; going on safari with &Beyond in South Africa; and sipping pinot at a vegan winery in Napa Valley, California.

As per usual when it comes to Lonely Planet, the guide is highly curated by international travel experts — so vegan (or vegan-curious!) travelers can count on this guide for more than Google or Trip Advisor might have to offer.

If you’re looking to plan adventures to some of the world’s most impressive destinations — The Vegan Travel Handbook has all the plant-based wisdom you need. It’s now available on Amazon (Kindle or paperback), so get going on that bucket list, y’all.

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