Travel

A Vegan Guide for Navigating Japan

How to avoid hidden fish stock and find the absolute best food in Japan

23 hrs ago • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Italian Cuisine (Part 2): Forests, Farms, and Funghi of Central Italy

Exploring the rustic, plant-forward traditions of Italy's "Green Heart."

Apr 10 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

1:21:17

Italian Cuisine (Part 1): Pizza, Pasta, and Produce of Southern Italy

Why the most authentic Southern Italian food is naturally vegan.

Apr 4 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

1:11:22

Sushi Doesn't Mean Fish

The traditional plant-based roots of Japanese cuisine from miso to soba

Apr 3 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

When Japan (Mostly) Stopped Eating Meat

The fascinating history behind Japan’s deeply plant-centered cuisine

Mar 18 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Eating Out Vegan

Is it hard to eat out as a vegan without feeling like a PIA?

Jan 8 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Dear Airlines: Why Am I Being Punished for Being Vegan?

An Appeal to Airlines That Think Plant-Based Passengers Lack Standards—or Taste Buds

Jun 22, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Walnut Mushroom Pâté in the Land of Foie Gras

Navigating Dordogne’s rich food culture as a plant-based traveler

Jun 15, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How to Avoid Animal Cruelty While Traveling

What to know—and what to avoid—before your next trip

Jun 9, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

A Joyful Vegan's Guide to Paris

Part of a special Vegan Travel series featuring travel tips, restaurant recommendations, and plant-based discoveries from around the globe

Jun 4, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Dining with Geisha

A very special intimate evening of tradition, refined plant-based elegance, and the most fun game in Kyoto’s geisha district

Apr 12, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Welcome to Joyful Vegan Japan!

Part of a special Joyful Vegan Travel series featuring travel tips, restaurant recommendations, and plant-based discoveries from around the globe

Apr 12, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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