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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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In today’s episode, we’re welcoming back Kiara Sylvie Durbin for Part 2 of our conversation about her first big independent trip through Australia and New Zealand.

In Part 1, Kiara was still preparing for the adventure. Now she’s back to tell us how it actually went — from the highlights and unexpected changes to hostel travel, finding vegan food, traveling on a budget and what she learned along the way.

She’ll also share how the experience changed her perspective on travel and what might be next for her.


We mention lots of destinations, vegan finds and travel tips in this episode, so check out the show notes and blog post for all the details.

And if you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, make sure you go back and listen to that too.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Simon Tonkin, co-owner of Inglorious Bustards and a conservationist with the Flyway Birding Association.

Based near Tarifa, at the southernmost tip of Spain, Simon leads birding and wildlife tours around the Straits of Gibraltar, Morocco, and The Gambia.

He’ll be talking to us about the incredible migration of birds across the Straits, what travellers can experience on an Inglorious Bustards tour, and why conservation and sustainable, plant-based food choices are such an important part of their work.

There are many destinations, conservation projects, wildlife experiences, and food producers mentioned in this episode, so make sure you check the show notes and blog post for all the details and relevant links.

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Brighde takes us along for the final part of her and Seb’s hiking adventure through Slovenia.

Their journey continues through the Julian Alps and the beautiful Soča Valley, combining scenic trails, historic mountain towns, fascinating wartime history, and memorable vegan food along the way.

Join Brighde as this three-part Slovenia series reaches its conclusion, from the final stages of the Juliana Trail to a well-earned celebration in Ljubljana.

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Brighde takes us along for Part 2 of her and Seb’s personal adventure through Slovenia as they officially begin hiking the Juliana Trail.

In this episode, she shares what it is really like to tackle a multi-day route through the Julian Alps, from trail logistics and changing mountain conditions to finding vegan food along the way.

Join Brighde for the next stage of this unforgettable journey through one of Europe’s most beautiful hiking destinations, and follow the podcast so you don’t miss Part 3.

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Brighde takes us along on the first part of her and Seb’s personal adventure through Slovenia and the Julian Alps.

Their journey begins after leaving Venice and traveling through historic Trieste before continuing by train to Lake Bled. Brighde shares how they prepared for the Juliana Trail, found vegan food along the way, and explored Lake Bled and Vintgar Gorge.

Follow the podcast and join Brighde for Part 2, when the real hiking begins, a fierce summer heatwave tests their limits, and the cool waters of Lake Bohinj offer some much-needed relief.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Noriko Shindo, a mind and business coach, entrepreneur, mum of three, and vegan who has lived in several countries around the world.
Noriko shares how veganism became part of a much bigger personal journey for her, connecting with mindset, purpose, entrepreneurship, family life, and how she thinks about raising vegan children.
We’ll also talk about what it has been like navigating vegan life in different countries, having conversations with non-vegan family and friends, and some of the places and experiences that have stood out to her along the way.
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There are a lot of resources, places, and ideas we touch on in this episode, so make sure you look at the show notes and blog post to get all the details.

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