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Today’s episode is a powerful conversation about burnout, resilience, and finding balance through movement and community.

I’m joined by Carla Casadei, also known as @carlafromrio — an ultra runner, vegan food entrepreneur, and co-owner of Casadei Foods, a vegan mozzarella company based in London. Originally from Brazil, Carla shares her journey from running multiple vegan food businesses and burning out, to discovering running as a way to heal, build community, and explore the world in a new way.

We talk about mental health, hustle culture, running through London and the countryside, and how travel and sport can help us reconnect with ourselves and others.

Be sure to check the show notes and blog post for links and resources mentioned in this episode.

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In this episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, Brighde shares five smart travel essentials she never leaves home without. From cozy travel slippers and a reliable coffee mug to an upgraded eye mask, digital security setup, and a favorite navigation app, these are the practical items and simple hacks that make life on the road smoother, safer, and more comfortable.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Ben Riddle, also known as Your Friendly Vegan Cook. Ben is a vegan chef, author, and musician who has cooked for retreats, private events, and clients around the world.

He’ll be sharing the story of his three-month journey through Peru, a trip that took him from the vibrant food scene of Lima to the mountains around Cusco and deep into the Amazon jungle.

We’ll talk about vegan food in Peru, slow travel, plant-based living, and the deeper connection between food, healing, creativity, and Ben’s personal experience with ayahuasca.

There are a lot of resources, restaurants, and destinations 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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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Yuxi Xia, founder of Munich Vegan Tours, the first and only vegan-by-default food tours in Munich.

Yuxi will be sharing what led her to create Munich Vegan Tours, how her own vegan travel experiences shaped the work she does today, and why Munich is becoming such an exciting destination for vegan travelers.

We’ll also talk about Munich’s growing vegan scene, veganized Bavarian food, the best neighborhoods to explore, helpful transport tips, and some of Yuxi’s favorite places to eat and visit in the city.

There are a lot of resources, restaurants, neighborhoods, and travel tips we talk about in this episode, so make sure you check the show notes and blog post for all the details.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Faraaz Abdool, a wildlife photographer, writer, birding guide, safari guide, and conservationist from Trinidad and Tobago.

Faraaz helps people reconnect with the natural world through immersive birding and wildlife experiences. In this episode, he’ll be talking to us about why Trinidad and Tobago is such an incredible destination for nature lovers, from hummingbirds and primates to seabirds, turtles, and migratory birds. We’ll also talk about vegan and vegan-friendly food in Trinidad and Tobago, local chefs, remote villages, and what makes these islands so special for curious, compassionate travelers.

There are a lot of resources, destinations, wildlife experiences, and local food spots 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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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Dana Bell, owner and operator of OMUS Vegan and Dive Camp in the Philippines. Dana shares her incredible journey from working in hospitality to creating a vegan restaurant, dive shop, and resort in Dauin, Negros Oriental.

We’ll talk about what it’s like to get your PADI Open Water certification in the Philippines, why the country is such a special diving destination, and how vegan travelers can explore places like Apo Island, Siquijor, Bohol, Moalboal, Malapascua, and Cebu City.

There are a lot of resources, restaurants, dive spots, and destinations mentioned in this episode, so make sure you check out the show notes and blog post for all the details.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Raven Morgan and Dustin Weatherby, the creators of Raven’s Retreat Hocking Hills in Ohio.

Raven’s Retreat is an adults-only, vegan-friendly retreat center set on 58 acres of nature preserve, where wellness, creativity, sustainability, and time in nature all come together. Raven and Dustin will be sharing how they created this intentional space, what guests can experience during a retreat, why creativity is such an important part of wellness, and how their work helps people reset, reconnect, and recover from burnout.

We’ll also hear about the beautiful Hocking Hills area, including nearby places like Old Man’s Cave, Rock House, and Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve.

There are a lot of resources and places 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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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Isabella Bellani, who, together with her husband Maurizio, owns Garden Hotel Primavera in Brissago, Switzerland.

Garden Hotel Primavera is a fully vegan hotel on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Isabella shares the story of how they transformed an abandoned building into a vegan hotel, what it’s like running this kind of business, and why Brissago and Lake Maggiore are such beautiful places for vegan travelers to visit.

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In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Kiara Sylvie Durbin, an artist, adventurer, content creator, and proud vegan who is about to embark on her first big solo trip.

Kiara shares what inspired her to finally “just book the trip,” how she is preparing for Australia and New Zealand, and how travel can help us build confidence, move through uncertainty, and open ourselves up to new possibilities.

This is also a special “before the trip” conversation, as Kiara will be joining us again in a future episode to share what actually happened after her adventure.

We also talk about vegan travel anxiety, using travel planning tools like Apple Maps Guides, sharing travel experiences on social media, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is take the leap before you feel completely ready.

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Michelle May, founder of Viridian Productions, a sustainable event company based in San Diego.
Michelle has produced over 200 fully vegan events and joins us to share what makes San Diego such a great destination for vegan travelers, along with insights into her festivals and the local food scene.
There are a lot of resources and places mentioned, so be sure to check the show notes and blog post for all the details.

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