<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-croatia-superyacht-voyage/'>Link for the show notes</a>Join Brighde onboard a vegan superyacht as she takes you behind the scenes of World Vegan Travel’s very first Croatia voyages — from surprise yacht arrivals in Dubrovnik and stormy days with the legendary bura wind, to intimate Captain’s Dinners, animal sanctuary visits, coastal hikes, and emotional goodbyes in Split. You’ll hear how a group of mostly repeat travellers, an incredible crew, and a lot of flexibility turned a brand-new, untested trip into one of the most meaningful experiences WVT has ever run — and why we’re already dreaming about bringing it back in 2027.⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.👉<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'> Learn more &amp; book</a>📬<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'> Newsletter</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'>Check out our website</a> | <a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'>Check out all the podcast show notes</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'>Follow us on Instagram</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-croatia-superyacht-voyage/'&gt;Link for the show notes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Brighde onboard a vegan superyacht as she takes you behind the scenes of World Vegan Travel’s very first Croatia voyages — from surprise yacht arrivals in Dubrovnik and stormy days with the legendary &lt;em&gt;bura&lt;/em&gt; wind, to intimate Captain’s Dinners, animal sanctuary visits, coastal hikes, and emotional goodbyes in Split. You’ll hear how a group of mostly repeat travellers, an incredible crew, and a lot of flexibility turned a brand-new, untested trip into one of the most meaningful experiences WVT has ever run — and why we’re already dreaming about bringing it back in 2027.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;👉&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Learn more &amp;amp; book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;📬&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Newsletter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'&gt;Check out our website&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'&gt;Check out all the podcast show notes&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'&gt;Follow us on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Link for the show notes Join Brighde onboard a vegan superyacht as she takes you behind the scenes of World Vegan Travel’s very first Croatia voyages — from surprise yacht arrivals in Dubrovnik and stormy days with the legendary bura wind, to intimate Captain’s Dinners, animal sanctuary visits, coastal hikes, and emotional goodbyes in Split. You’ll hear how a group of mostly repeat travellers, an incredible crew, and a lot of flexibility turned a brand-new, untested trip into o...

Vegan Croatia by Superyacht | Our First Yacht Voyage

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-italy-hotel-paradiso-pure-living/'>Link for the show notes</a>In today’s episode, we’re heading to the breathtaking Italian Dolomites to chat with Alexander (Alex) Spögler, co-owner of Paradiso Pure Living — a truly pioneering vegan hotel nestled high in the mountains. Alex shares the remarkable story of how his family transformed a traditional alpine hotel into one of Italy’s foremost fully vegan establishments — a journey that blends sustainability, art, fine dining, and a deep respect for nature. We’ll explore what it takes to run a plant-based hotel in a region famous for its meat-centric cuisine, the philosophy behind its success, and how Paradiso and its sister properties — La Vimea and Agrivilla I Pini — are helping reshape the future of conscious hospitality. There are plenty of fascinating insights and destinations mentioned in this episode, so be sure to check out the show notes and blog post for all the details. Let’s chat with Alex!⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.👉<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'> Learn more &amp; book</a>📬<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'> Newsletter</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'>Check out our website</a> | <a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'>Check out all the podcast show notes</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'>Follow us on Instagram</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-italy-hotel-paradiso-pure-living/'&gt;Link for the show notes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In today’s episode, we’re heading to the breathtaking Italian Dolomites to chat with Alexander (Alex) Spögler, co-owner of Paradiso Pure Living — a truly pioneering vegan hotel nestled high in the mountains.&lt;br/&gt;Alex shares the remarkable story of how his family transformed a traditional alpine hotel into one of Italy’s foremost fully vegan establishments — a journey that blends sustainability, art, fine dining, and a deep respect for nature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We’ll explore what it takes to run a plant-based hotel in a region famous for its meat-centric cuisine, the philosophy behind its success, and how Paradiso and its sister properties — La Vimea and Agrivilla I Pini — are helping reshape the future of conscious hospitality.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;There are plenty of fascinating insights and destinations mentioned in this episode, so be sure to check out the show notes and blog post for all the details.&lt;br/&gt;Let’s chat with Alex!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;👉&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Learn more &amp;amp; book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;📬&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Newsletter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'&gt;Check out our website&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'&gt;Check out all the podcast show notes&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'&gt;Follow us on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re heading to the breathtaking Italian Dolomites to chat with Alexander (Alex) Spögler, co-owner of Paradiso Pure Living — a truly pioneering vegan hotel nestled high in the mountains. Alex shares the remarkable story of how his family transformed a traditional alpine hotel into one of Italy’s foremost fully vegan establishments — a journey that blends sustainability, art, fine dining, and a deep respect for nature.  We’ll explore ...

Vegan Italy Hotel | Paradiso Pure Living in the Dolomites | Alexander Spögler

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-travel-quito-ecuador/'>Link for the show notes</a>In the final part of our Ecuador mini-series, join Brighde as she explores Quito and the cloud forest — from boutique hotels in the historic city center to chocolate tastings in Mindo and wildlife walks in the lush Maquipucuna Reserve. Discover Andean culture, soaring views, hummingbirds, and the conservation stories that make this region so magical.⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.👉<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'> Learn more &amp; book</a>📬<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'> Newsletter</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'>Check out our website</a> | <a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'>Check out all the podcast show notes</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'>Follow us on Instagram</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-travel-quito-ecuador/'&gt;Link for the show notes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the final part of our Ecuador mini-series, join Brighde as she explores Quito and the cloud forest — from boutique hotels in the historic city center to chocolate tastings in Mindo and wildlife walks in the lush Maquipucuna Reserve. Discover Andean culture, soaring views, hummingbirds, and the conservation stories that make this region so magical.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;👉&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Learn more &amp;amp; book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;📬&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Newsletter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'&gt;Check out our website&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'&gt;Check out all the podcast show notes&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'&gt;Follow us on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Link for the show notes In the final part of our Ecuador mini-series, join Brighde as she explores Quito and the cloud forest — from boutique hotels in the historic city center to chocolate tastings in Mindo and wildlife walks in the lush Maquipucuna Reserve. Discover Andean culture, soaring views, hummingbirds, and the conservation stories that make this region so magical. ⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s ...

Vegan Travel in Quito | Ecuador’s Cloud Forest Part 3

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-travel-in-australia-melbourne/'>Link for the show notes</a>In today’s episode, we’re heading to Melbourne, Australia — a city that’s often described as the cultural heart of the country and a paradise for coffee and food lovers alike.Brighde sits down with Dr. Lee Hawkins, a mathematician, IT professional, and volunteer with The Vegan Society in the UK, who has called Australia home for more than 25 years. Lee shares his insider perspective on Melbourne’s vibrant vegan food scene, its laneway culture, and why this city manages to feel both cosmopolitan and relaxed at the same time. We’ll explore where to find the best vegan jaffles, pizza, and oat lattes, and discover what makes Melbourne such an incredible destination for plant-based travelers. There are a lot of great spots and recommendations in this episode, so make sure you check out the show notes and blog post to get all the details! Let’s chat with Lee!⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.👉<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'> Learn more &amp; book</a>📬<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'> Newsletter</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'>Check out our website</a> | <a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'>Check out all the podcast show notes</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'>Follow us on Instagram</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-travel-in-australia-melbourne/'&gt;Link for the show notes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In today’s episode, we’re heading to Melbourne, Australia — a city that’s often described as the cultural heart of the country and a paradise for coffee and food lovers alike.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brighde sits down with Dr. Lee Hawkins, a mathematician, IT professional, and volunteer with The Vegan Society in the UK, who has called Australia home for more than 25 years.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Lee shares his insider perspective on Melbourne’s vibrant vegan food scene, its laneway culture, and why this city manages to feel both cosmopolitan and relaxed at the same time.&lt;br/&gt;We’ll explore where to find the best vegan jaffles, pizza, and oat lattes, and discover what makes Melbourne such an incredible destination for plant-based travelers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;There are a lot of great spots and recommendations in this episode, so make sure you check out the show notes and blog post to get all the details!&lt;br/&gt;Let’s chat with Lee!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;👉&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Learn more &amp;amp; book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;📬&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Newsletter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'&gt;Check out our website&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'&gt;Check out all the podcast show notes&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'&gt;Follow us on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re heading to Melbourne, Australia — a city that’s often described as the cultural heart of the country and a paradise for coffee and food lovers alike. Brighde sits down with Dr. Lee Hawkins, a mathematician, IT professional, and volunteer with The Vegan Society in the UK, who has called Australia home for more than 25 years.  Lee shares his insider perspective on Melbourne’s vibrant vegan food scene, its laneway culture, and why ...

Vegan Travel in Australia | Melbourne’s Coffee & Culture | Lee Hawkins

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-travel-ecuador-galapagos/'>Link for the show notes</a>Set sail with Brighde in Part 2 of our Ecuador vegan travel mini-series as we journey to the breathtaking Galápagos Islands. From sea-lion-covered beaches and giant tortoises in misty highlands to penguins, blue-footed boobies, and snorkeling adventures in turquoise waters — this episode captures the heart of one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.Discover what it’s like to spend a week aboard a Relais &amp; Châteaux yacht, enjoy creative vegan dining, explore volcanic islands like San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana, Bartolomé, and Santa Cruz, and reflect on how conservation and compassion come together in this unforgettable archipelago.💚 Our 2026 Galápagos trips are already sold out, but pre-registration for 2027 is open now — find the link in the show notes and start dreaming of your own Galápagos adventure!⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.👉<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'> Learn more &amp; book</a>📬<a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'> Newsletter</a><a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'>Check out our website</a> | <a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'>Check out all the podcast show notes</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'>Follow us on Instagram</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/703063/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast/vegan-travel-ecuador-galapagos/'&gt;Link for the show notes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Set sail with Brighde in Part 2 of our &lt;em&gt;Ecuador vegan travel mini-series&lt;/em&gt; as we journey to the breathtaking Galápagos Islands. From sea-lion-covered beaches and giant tortoises in misty highlands to penguins, blue-footed boobies, and snorkeling adventures in turquoise waters — this episode captures the heart of one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover what it’s like to spend a week aboard a Relais &amp;amp; Châteaux yacht, enjoy creative vegan dining, explore volcanic islands like San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana, Bartolomé, and Santa Cruz, and reflect on how conservation and compassion come together in this unforgettable archipelago.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💚 Our 2026 Galápagos trips are already sold out, but pre-registration for 2027 is open now — find the link in the show notes and start dreaming of your own Galápagos adventure!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;👉&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/climb-kilimanjaro-2026/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Learn more &amp;amp; book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;📬&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-travel-newsletter-signup/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; Newsletter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/'&gt;Check out our website&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://worldvegantravel.com/vegan-podcast'&gt;Check out all the podcast show notes&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/worldvegantravel/'&gt;Follow us on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Link for the show notes Set sail with Brighde in Part 2 of our Ecuador vegan travel mini-series as we journey to the breathtaking Galápagos Islands. From sea-lion-covered beaches and giant tortoises in misty highlands to penguins, blue-footed boobies, and snorkeling adventures in turquoise waters — this episode captures the heart of one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Discover what it’s like to spend a week aboard a Relais &amp; Châteaux yacht, enjoy cr...

Vegan Travel in Ecuador | Exploring the Galápagos Part 2 | Brighde Reed

The World Vegan Travel Podcast is all about showing you how to do vegan travel and help you get out and explore whether you stay close to home, or go further afield.We do different types of episodes. We share our vegan travel experiences and the experiences of others to inspire you to get out into this beautiful world and we conduct interviews with people doing amazing things to promote vegan travel as well as individuals and organisations that are protecting human and nonhuman animals in a destination you could be visiting.

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