Life has significantly improved for vegetarian travelers. Not only are businesses centered on this newfound niche, but an abundance of online resources has burst onto the scene. For instance, to plan an environmentally- or veggie-friendly vacation, you’ll find relief by contacting Donna Zeigfinger of Green Earth Travel. For years she has been organizing volunteer tours [...]
New veggie-friendly places are always being discovered in San Diego! Here are some updates since my VegDining.com articles posted under 2007. Rancho’s Store in North Park closed (though their restaurant next door is still hopping, as is the one in Ocean Beach). Earth Food hot dog stand which was run by our awesome local Animal [...]
By Paige Newman, Exclusive to VegDining.com See Updates in Comment Section Below Kauai, the “Garden Island” of Hawaii, is not only rife with natural beauty – from lush rainforests and mountains to amazing beaches – but offers a variety of options for vegetarian visitors. I roost on the North Shore, close to the roosters who [...]
See Comments Section Below for Updates by Paige Newman and Jon Charles Newman, Exclusive to VegDining.com The Los Angeles area is huge, and since it is a greatly international region, you can find numerous vegetarian choices – everything from Mexican eateries and Thai vegan restaurants to farmer’s markets and dozens of health food stores. Tags: [...]
By Paige Newman, Exclusive to VegDining.com After two months touring much of Costa Rica and southern Nicaragua, I found vegetarians would have an easier time than vegans in carnivorous Central America. Sometimes gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans) is a reliable meal, though it may be laden with animal products. Accommodations with kitchens make mealtimes [...]
By Paige Newman, Exclusive to VegDining.com See Comments Section Below for Updates San Diego brings to mind the sunny coast and thus, seafood. Surprisingly, it’s also becoming a wonderful place for vegetarians to live and visit. In addition to excellent restaurants, the city is famous for its seaside attractions, such as gorgeous, ritzy La Jolla [...]
By Paige Newman No longer just a conservative Navy town, sunny San Diego has transformed into a vegan wonderland. With an endless array of plant-based dining options, cruelty-free boutiques and non-stop stretches of smooth, sandy beach perfect for picnics, it’s hard to imagine a more veg-friendly town. The mild, Mediterranean-like climate, long harvest season (which [...]
By Paige Newman Vegan.com Buying a few of the brightly-colored, locally-woven tapestries was half the reason for our trip to Oaxaca; I also wanted to feel the dry Mexican sun on my skin, doing the typical get-me-out-of-rainy-Seattle winter vacation. After a day in four airports, I was hungry and curious as to what vegan fare [...]
