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Brighde brings the three-part Namibia scouting series to a close with a journey deep into the Namib Desert.

In Part 3, she travels from the Atlantic coast through Walvis Bay and the Kuiseb Canyon into the spectacular NamibRand Nature Reserve, where rare desert flowers, dramatic red dunes and some of the darkest skies in the world set the scene for the final leg of the trip.

Along the way, Brighde and Seb explore Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, climb towering dunes, take a private helicopter flight over the desert, experience deep-sky stargazing, and continue testing how well remote luxury lodges can cater for vegan travelers.

The episode ends at Zannier Hotels Omaanda near Windhoek, where conservation, exceptional hospitality and some of the best plant-based food of the entire scouting trip bring the Namibia journey to a memorable close.    

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Brighde continues the three-part Namibia scouting series, taking us from Etosha into the rugged landscapes of Damaraland and on toward the Skeleton Coast.
In Part 2, she shares the experience of tracking desert-adapted elephants, exploring the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein, sleeping under the stars for Seb’s birthday, navigating vegan dining in remote lodges, and experiencing a dramatic temperature drop on the way to the Atlantic coast.
The journey finishes with the unforgettable sights, sounds and smells of Cape Cross before arriving in Swakopmund.

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We kick off a brand-new three-part Namibia scouting series with an epic self-drive journey from Windhoek to Etosha National Park.

In Part 1, we share what it’s really like to travel independently through Namibia — from getting to grips with a fully equipped 4x4 and navigating vast distances, to staying at spectacular safari lodges, scouting future World Vegan Travel experiences, and testing how well remote luxury properties cater for vegan travelers.

Along the way, there are unforgettable wildlife encounters with lions, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes and elephants, a five-and-a-half-hour drive across the famous Etosha Pan, and some very honest conversations about why roasted vegetables alone don’t quite cut it after a full day on safari.

You’ll also hear about Windhoek, Onguma, Ongava, plant-based dining in the bush, and what goes into scouting a destination before World Vegan Travel brings a group there.

This is Part 1 of our three-part Namibia adventure.

Coming up in Part 2: desert-adapted elephants, ancient rock engravings, Damaraland, a night beneath the Milky Way, and a dramatic journey toward Namibia’s Atlantic coast.

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A quick update from Brighde! We had planned to release Part 1 of our three-part Namibia scouting series today, but some unexpected technical issues mean we need a little more time to get the recording re-recorded and polished.

Namibia Road Trip Part 1: Windhoek & Etosha will now be released next week.

In the meantime, why not explore the World Vegan Travel Podcast archives? With hundreds of episodes covering incredible destinations, inspiring guest stories and practical vegan travel tips, there’s plenty to discover while you wait.

Thanks for your patience — we can’t wait to take you to Namibia next week!

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Ari Smith, co-founder of Balance.Farm in Vermont, USA. Ari and his wife have brought together their backgrounds in artificial intelligence and luxury hospitality to create a peaceful getaway with vegan food and personalized experiences. He’ll share what a stay at Balance looks like, how they use technology to help guests reconnect with nature, and their vision for bringing this concept to other locations.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Natalia Rojas, a Chilean vegan traveler and content creator behind La Rata Vegan. She’ll be introducing us to three destinations in Chile—Valdivia, Pichilemu, and Valparaíso—and sharing her favorite places to eat, along with ideas for exploring their nature, culture, and nightlife. We’ll also hear about her vegan map and the Vegan Passport, a project that helps people discover vegan-friendly businesses while supporting animal rescue.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Annabel Giraud-Telme, founder of Wild Wee Adventures, a movement-based travel company creating playful vegan-friendly adventures in the French Alps and beyond.

Annabel will be sharing how she went from working in the fashion industry in London to building a very different life in the Hautes-Alpes, what inspired her to start Wild Wee Adventures, and why movement, play and community are at the heart of what she does.

We’ll also be talking about this lesser-known part of the French Alps, some of the incredible hiking and outdoor experiences available there, and Annabel will be sharing some really practical tips for staying well-fed as a vegan while hiking and travelling in rural France.

There are a lot of resources, places and practical tips we talk about in this episode, so make sure you look at the show notes and the blog post for this episode to get all the details!

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Today is a very special milestone for The World Vegan Travel Podcast—this is our 250th episode! We’re so grateful to every guest who has shared their story and to every listener who has joined us along the way. We couldn’t be happier to mark the occasion with today’s guest, Kim Kessler.

Kim is the founder of KIPR Global, a public relations and wellness consulting agency specializing in luxury hotels, villas and travel destinations. She has been vegan since the age of 15 and brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury travel and hospitality.

In today’s episode, Kim shares how she encourages luxury hotels to improve their vegan offerings, including her work with the Four Seasons. We also talk about navigating vegan food in Mexico and Greece, some of her favorite vegan restaurants and hotels around the world, and the vegan yoga and cacao retreats she hosts in Careyes, Mexico. Kim also introduces us to several fascinating hotels that could inspire future podcast conversations.

There are a lot of destinations, hotels, restaurants and resources mentioned in this episode, so be sure to visit the show notes and accompanying blog post for all the details.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Jane Nshuti, an African food educator, plant-based chef, storyteller, and author of the cookbook Tamu.
Jane will be sharing her personal journey with food, why so many traditional African foods are naturally plant-based, and some of the incredible indigenous ingredients she believes deserve far more attention. We’ll also talk about the stories and memories behind Tamu, and how vegan travelers can experience more authentic African cuisine when traveling on the continent.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Marie DesRochers, co-owner of La Grange DesRochers, a vegan B&B and health retreat in the French countryside near Fontainebleau. Marie will be sharing how she and her husband David left North America for France, transformed an old 1800s barn into their home and vegan B&B, what guests can expect when they stay, and some of their favorite things to see, do and eat in the area and in Paris.

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