Eating vegetarian meals is increasingly getting popular these days because people now are very aware of the benefits they can get from eating purely on vegetables alone or as long as there is no meat present in their meal. But for vegetarian and vegan travelers, finding the right vegan food maybe quite a challenge for them especially if they are heading to places that are scarcely offering such a menu. Nevertheless vegans and vegetarians will still find some good sources of vegetarian and vegan food if they do a thorough research first before they travel. It may seem a redundant action but having knowledge on what to do and where to look will make your vegetarian travel easier and smoother.
• The first question that you should ask yourself is what is the staple food being offered at the place of your destination? For places that do not offer vegetarian meals a lot because of the extreme climates they have, you may need to reassess your travel destination if it is really a comfortable journey for you.
• You should understand what the local cuisine is all about as it will give you a big advantage with knowing which ones to look out for. For example with menus that you are unfamiliar with, having knowledge on what the ingredients are being used in that meal will give you an idea if it is the right food for you to eat or not. Another example would be the so-called vegan meals when in fact other ingredients that are hidden from the person's naked eye is not vegan at all, such as cooking the tofu or noodles that are boiled in fish broth. In Central and Eastern Europe the use of dairy butter is a staple in cooking their meals. India uses ghee which is clarified butter that is used to cook vegetable dishes that is often considered vegan.
• Traveling to major cities maybe a little less challenging but it does not hurt to search online on which food stores or restaurants offer vegetable dishes or vegan menus. Map out the places in your map that offers food fitted to your tastes.
If the hotel or place you are staying at is located near a supermarket, you can get access to fresh fruit and vegetables for you to eat. In the produce section you may be able to find fresh veggies that are already washed and ready to eat. Sometimes they are already sliced in groups for customers to get and mix their own veggie salad.