Being a vegan is not as difficult as it may sound. I know it sounds insane, but I don't really even think about it anymore. It is just another aspect of my life. Making the decision to go vegan has been one of the best choices I ever made. Veganism helps me balance eating healthy and while indulging occasionally. Traveling as a vegan ,however, is a different story. I don't have the comfort of a kitchen or the dining halls consistent vegan labels. While traveling there is no guarantee the restaurants I visit will carry vegan food.
I almost always ask waiters what the vegan options are. It is an easy way to figure out what my options are. Usually, the chief can whip up something even if it is not on the menu. I went to a restaurant in downtown
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I don't ever want to miss out on the full experience. Twice since I started this journey I have eaten meat while traveling.Shocking, I know. I am not perfect okay! Once I tried fried alligator in the heart of New Orleans. Another time I tried turtle soup. Both while on a culinary tour, which I recommend vegans to avoid. Don't limit yourself to sticking with a strict vegan diet when in a new place. The food is half the enjoyment of traveling.
While in Ecuador there are three foods I tried that are completely unforgettable. One dish has homemade cheese with marmalade on top. I never would have thought that cheese could pair so nicely with sweet jam but it is incredible. The yogurt in Ecuador is another wonderful treat I indulged in. The yogurt has a is much thinner in Ecuador, and every morning I poured it in my cereal like milk. None of these food are vegan, but I don't regret eating them.
America is very big on meat. Many of my friends in the states have meat with every meal. Which even before I went vegan sounds crazy to me. Luckily, in other countries meat is not as much of a staple as it is in the U.S.A.. In places like India, where many people practice Hinduism, it is against their religion to eat meat. Therefore, many of the local dishes are vegetarian and vegan