6 Countries That Vegetarian Travelers Should Visit

For wanderers visiting countries globally is lust but for vegetarians wanderlust, international travel can be a cause of disappointment in the event of food. Vegans and vegetarians are destined to eat nuts, berries, or other weird stuff on their tour through non-vegetarians feast on flesh. In some countries being vegan can be hard but roads offer some adventure and nice surprises. In this post, we are going to discuss some top countries suitable for vegetarians and vegans to visit.

In the past few years, travel for vegetarians and vegans become quite easier as pure vegetarian restaurants and food joints can be found almost in every country. So let’s start with the top 6 countries that are suitable for vegans and vegetarians to visit and explore.

# UNITED KINGDOM (U.K.)

The vegan products in England are more than in any other country. So, comparing to any other European country it is quite easy to travel for a vegan in the UK. Only a small disappointment remains that some non-veg restaurants offer meat dishes in the budget but vegetarian dishes costly. Even the veggie pasta dish is so expensive that one can do better at home than that. Some restaurants even offer some vegan dishes and if you are close to London you can find a mini vegan menu also. The capital city also offers veg burgers and other junk food for the delight of vegetarians.

Some people have the image in mind that most of the restaurants in the UK offer fish and chips but this is the country of pies and marmite. Some countries hold their culture and cultural dishes very close but England is the country which embraces the traditional dishes. In the UK, you can find pleasant Indian, Chinese, French, Italian and Mexican food. Fewer people there are vegans so it is not common to get your food free of all types of meat and dairy products.

# ITALY

Pasta and pizza in Italy are famous in the whole world. The taste of Italian dishes is unique and you can find exotic dishes in unusual places in this country. The vegetarian population in Italy is the highest in Europe. As per a survey, more than 10% of people in Italy had switched to a purely vegetarian diet. If you are a vegetarian then you will surely feel comfortable in restaurants in Italy. Italian chefs give respect to vegetables, even in meat dishes you can see the addition of seasonal vegetables with a savor. There are food joints that do not support the vegan movement but they can provide you with some delicious vegetarian dishes.

# INDIA

India is the best country to travel for vegetarians though consumption of meat is going high in India still, it is a paradise for vegetarians. In south India, meat-eaters are less than east or north India. Masala dosa, uttapam, and vada are common dishes that are easily available and are friendly on the pocket too. In North India, paneer dishes are quite common and tasty but they will not be fit for vegans. Vegans can have a variety of tasty snacks like samosa, kachori, veg biryani, sweets, etc.

Because of the cultural beliefs of Indians, finding a vegetarian’s diet in India is not difficult but becoming vegans is another story. It is difficult to find restaurants free of dairy products, especially in rural areas. The number of vegetarian dishes you find in India is more than you find in the remaining world. One of the top flavored and diversified food options on this planet can be found by tourists.

# TAIWAN

Thinking about countries suitable to travel for vegetarians, one can’t easily think of Taiwan in the list but Taiwan has the third-largest population of vegetarians in the world. PETA has praised Taiwan for being a vegetarian-friendly country. 10 to 13% of the Taiwan population is vegetarian and others mostly stick to a vegetarian diet once a week or twice a month. The vegetarian diet is common in Taiwan because 1/3rd of the population believes in Buddhism.

The government there encourages its people to have a meat-free day at least once a month. With some of the toughest food labeling processes present in the world, there is very little chance of having a meat product in Taiwan accidentally. Capital city Taipei has the fastest-growing vegan food options in the world.

# INDONESIA

With the influence of its neighboring countries like India, China, Malaysia, the food courts of Indonesia are a paradise for vegans. Capital city Bali is vegan friendly and the food you can find in Indonesia is fresh and tasty. We are not vouching for the whole country but at least Bali is the place where you can have some of the yummiest vegan dishes on this planet. Dishes and restaurants here are trendy and vibrant and are in 1/3rd in price if you compare in dollars.

# SINGAPORE

Singapore is a small nation, compared to LA (Los Angeles) it is half the size but voted by PETA for Asia’s 2nd most vegan country after Taiwan. In the size, it is 1/3rd of New York, but still, you can find more than thousands of vegan restaurants, an impressive feat, I must say. You can find some delicious vegan food options in central Switzerland but don’t hesitate to taste diverse food options inspired by western, Chinese, and Indian cuisines.