Easy Tips for Traveling While on a Plant-Based Diet
One of the lifestyle changes you will need to make when you switch to a plant-based 
diet is related to traveling. No longer can you just eat whatever the airplane provides or 
stop by any restaurant or café. Many places offer vegan options, but many are still very 
limited. Here are some tips for traveling while on a plant-based diet. 

Do Your Research First
Before you start traveling, do as much research as you can. You are looking into all the 
cities you will be at, as well as what your airplane is going to serve, if there is food at 
your hotel and what kind, and what restaurants are around. Don’t just look at 
restaurants near your hotel, since you are probably going to explore the city. Look 
around town, near tourist spots you want to visit, and make sure you look up their 
menus for vegan options. If you are going on a road trip, look at any stops along the 
way that have plant-based options for you. 

Bring Your Own Snacks
When all else fails, having some vegan snacks with you will help with any situations that 
might arise. Plus, these are great to have with you on road trips when you’re not sure 
where all the convenience stores are. Some snacks that travel well include fruit like 
bananas, apples, and pears. You can bring bags of your own homemade trail mix, 
granola, or some vegan protein bars. Bags of nuts and seeds is another excellent 
option. 

Tell Your Host About Your Diet
If you will be staying with family or friends, just let them know ahead of time that you are 
on a plant-based or vegan diet. They don’t need to change all their meals just for you, 
but it does help them when meal planning to at least have a few meatless options that 
you will be able to enjoy. 

Find Out What the Plane is Serving
This is absolutely essential if you are going on a long trip on an airplane. If it’s just a few 
hour flight, you could always find something to eat at the airport or a restaurant near 
there. However, longer flights require you to eat onboard, so unless you can bring 
enough food with you, you will need to choose from onboard menu items. When 
choosing your airline, look to see which have the best food options, and always be 
prepared with snacks just in case the vegan options sell out.

