Page 26 - Travel + Leisure India & South Asia (January 2020)

Vegan

Vacations

D IS C O V E RI E S TRAVEL CRUELTY-FREE

Eating habits are evolving, and many are giving up meat and dairy—some for better health, others for the
planet. As an ecologically aware generation travels the world, some destinations have risen to the challenge
of meeting their dietary needs. BY BAYAR JAIN

SAY ‘NO CHEESE!’ IN ITALY
Italy may be celebrated for its ham and cheese, but its rich food
culture thrives equally on soups, casseroles, and hearty legume
dishes. For centuries, Italians have relied on ingredients like fava
beans, dried peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes to hero their foods.
While the pasta al pomodoro e basilico, paired with Prosecco,
remains an all-time classic, Rome’s handmade gnocchi, Bologna’s
steaming bowl of fagioli all’uccelletto stew and crunchy bruschetta
al pomodoro are starting to tease global taste buds now. The Vegan
Travel Club not only lets you savour these foods, but also includes
wine tours and vegan cooking classes in each of its vegan-friendly
packages. vegantravelclub.com

For any animal lover, experiencing
a safari in Africa is a moving
experience. But the irony is, most
vegans find it difficult to get a
cruelty-free diet on their safari
vacation. In Botswana, one can
watch zebras, wildebeests, and
elephants roam free, just the way
nature intended them to be. Due
to the prevalent no-hunting policy
in the country, the Okavango Delta,
Moremi Game Reserve, and Khwai
have thriving fauna. This animal love
extends to the food as well, with
dishes like yam and vegetables,
South African pap and chakalaka, FROM LEFT: RODION KOVENKIN/ALAMY; HEMIS/ALAMY
Ghanaian beans and plantains,
Kenyan chapati and vegetable stew
being served to guests. Check
out Vegan Safari Africa for the
adventure of a lifetime, which does
not hurt any animals in the process.
vegansafariafrica.com

24 TR AV E L+LE I S U R E IND I A & S O UTH A S I A | J A N U A R Y 20 20