Your Vegan Thailand Adventure - Tofu, Tuk Tuks & Temples 🍃

Thailand is my home for many good reasons and I’d like to give you the opportunity to experience it with me 🛺 🐘🐅🛕🥢⛱️🌺🍜🥗👨‍🦲☯🙌🏻🌞🌴 🧩 BUT WHY CHOOSE A VEGAN-FOCUSED TRIP? There are a number of good reasons why joining a group of fellow veggie munching travellers can enhance your experience and remove a lot of the annoyances and pressures, and I go into this in much more detail further down this section. 🛺 WHY THAILAND The friendliest people, year-round warm weather, mouthwatering street food, white sandy beaches, floating markets, Gold and Emerald Buddhas, temples, Thai massages, tuk-tuks, ladyboy shows, cold beer, cocktail ‘buckets’. There’s so much to experience in Thailand and the low prices make it an incredibly affordable place to visit and enjoy. 💚 WHAT'S INCLUDED I think it's really important for you to know exactly what you get on a trip and that everything is clear so that you can compare this tour against others. At the end of the day, you should be getting what you pay for at the very least. Therefore, I've put this info first with more specifics below. ✔️ 13 nights in vegan or vegan-friendly hotels (See accommodation below) ✔️ 13 Vegan Breakfasts ✔️ Overnight AC sleeper train (with bed) - Bangkok to Chiang Mai ✔️ All taxis to and from train stations and airports on the trip itinerary ✔️ Flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket inc 22KG total luggage ✔️ Introduction/orientation walk in each new location ✔️ Bangkok City Tour ✔️ Bangkok River boat and canal long boat ✔️ Bicycle tour of Bangkok's Green Lung ✔️ Chiang Mai Songthaew City Tour ✔️ Chiang Mai Night Bazaar ✔️ Chiang Mai 1-day scooter rental and trip to visit Doh Suthep ✔️ Thai massage in Chiang Mai ✔️ Chiang Mai Sunday Night Market ✔️ Phuket Island tour by scooter inc. rental and petrol ✔️ GPS maps of all the best places to visit and eat ✔️ Veggie-based language flash card ✔️ Trip Leader for the full 14 days ✔️ Introduction evening in every new location ✔️ Help with any ongoing journey or return to Bangkok 🔴 WHAT’S NOT ⭕ Travel to and from the trip ⭕ Food except for breakfast ⭕ Activities marked as ‘optional’ in the itinerary ⭕ Travel Insurance ⭕ Tips More information on all the inclusions can be found in the day-to-day itineraries further down the page 🛑 Time Out! - A quick declaimer folks. I’m going to use the term “veggie’ to cover everyone from vegetarians, vegans, whole-food plant-based or anyone who simply wants to try eating more of the green stuff. Everyone is welcome. No lifestyle choice is better than another and if you want to join us and bring along your non-vegan partner or friend, that’s great so long as they respect the group. Let’s be as nice to each other as we are to cows and sheep :) OK, back to the story - I’ve planned an eventful and fun, yet relaxed two-week adventure, sharing your time with like-minded people where we can all be ourselves and focus on enjoying this amazing country. 🏡 ACCOMMODATION All your accommodation in 3-4 star quality vegan or vegan-friendly hotels is included in the price. When possible we’ll stay in vegan hotels and when not I’ll ensure that there are always veggie options available for breakfast and plenty of nearby options to enjoy. Prices are for a same-gender shared twin room with private ensuite facilities. A single-room upgrade will be available. No dorms - No dodgy shared bathrooms. 🥗 MEALS To get each day started without the need to go out searching, I've made sure to include a vegan breakfast every day. I've planned plenty of group meals at street vendors, restaurants, bakeries, beach shacks and more, and every time we arrive at each new location I've planned an introduction night out, but all these are entirely optional and you'll simply pay directly for what you eat. 🌄 ACTIVITIES I’ve included some activities which everyone is sure to enjoy but I’ve also left free time so that we can make our own plans together once we meet up. Everyone will be sent a list of optional activities before the trip. There'll be plenty of options to choose from for both group activities and side trips you can enjoy more independently. And of course, I’ll plan, arrange and book everything for you. Prefer do your own thing once in a while? Not a problem! I can help you find what you’re looking for and get everything booked for you so that you can focus solely on enjoying your time in Thailand We’ll visit Bangkok in the South, Chiang Mai in the mountainous North and the Beautiful Island of Phuket. From these bases, we can also explore further afield by 🛺Tuk-tuk, 🛵Scooters (optional), 🚂Local Train, 🚌 Bus, 🚗 Car, 🚕Taxi, 🚙 Songthaew, 🚴🏻‍♀️ Bicycle, 🚤 Long-tail Boat, 🛳️ Riverboat or 🚶‍♂️on Foot. The full itinerary can be found by scrolling down this page to ‘TRIP ITINERARY’ 🥦 OK, SO WHY A VEGAN TRIP? Vegan Travel comes with its own unique challenges and over the past few years, I've been in so many situations where I, quite frankly, wanted to pull my hair out. I’ve also been on trips as a non-vegan where people were made to feel like a burden on the rest of the group and where the vegetarian “option” of yet another omelette or the vegan “option” of more lettuce and tomatoes masquerading as a salad became something of a joke after a while. 1️ - 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏾 THE PEOPLE YOU TRAVEL WITH ARE AS IMPORTANT AS THE PLACES YOU TRAVEL TO Eating out is such a huge part of travelling, especially in Southeast Asia, but eating out as the sole veggie member of a group can be .......challenging 😇 We all know the feeling. The rolling of the eyes, the silent tutting, the unspoken questions of why we have to be ‘so difficult’, how we are constantly having to justify why we're veggie and of course, fending off the seemingly endless attempts to re-convert us to eating meat or asking where we get our protein from 😂 When travelling as a part of a group of like-minded, understanding people, this is no longer something you need to concern yourself with. We’re all on the same page, so we can relax and be ourselves for the entire trip. ２ - 🧘‍♂️ LESS STRESS, MORE MEMORIES Some interaction with the local people is part of the fun, but, if, like me, you prefer to enjoy your journey without the constant need to learn how to say, “is this vegetarian or vegan,” “I don't eat eggs, milk, or dairy", or “does this contain fish or oyster sauce?” in another language with a different alphabet, then a vegan tour is a perfect option. Also, surprisingly in many Asian countries, entirely plant-based diets are uncommon and often misunderstood, with fish sauce, oyster sauce, small prawns and more being added to otherwise 'vegetarian' dishes as standard. So, let me take the stress out of the trip and meal planning so that you can focus on the moment and live the experience. And make use of the free flashcards 🔠 and the GPS-based map 📌of all the best places to visit that I give away as a part of the trip. 3️ - 💚 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL As a plant-based traveller, I’m also very conscious of my travelling footprint, the effect of tourism on the local people, and the need to enjoy my travels free of cruelty and exploitation towards humans and animals alike. So when you want to visit an elephant sanctuary or a local school, you can do so with the knowledge that you’re doing so responsibly. As a self-choice local here in Thailand I also aim t use small family or community services whenever possible and I never over-haggle with local suppliers. While haggling can be fun and is often expected, it's important to ensure that our local friends are also earning a sustainable and fair income. 🌏 YOUR TRIP - A fuller, detailed itinerary is in the Trip Itinerary section further down the page Our adventures begin in Bangkok where, together we can explore this crazy city, enjoy vegan street food, bicycle through Bangkok's "Green Lung", or venture further afield with visits to Historic Ayutthaya, Thailand's ancient capital, or the Bridge over the River Kwai and Death Railway museum, stopping off at the famous floating markets on-route. Of course, no trip to Bangkok would be complete without a nighttime stroll down the Khao San road by night followed by a cool beer, soda or infamous 'bucket'. An overnight air-conditioned sleeper train takes us to Chiang Mai in the North where we can experience an unforgettable visit to a responsible Elephant Sanctuary, learn how to cook Thai food, vegan style, visit the indigenous hill tribes and the contrasting White Temple and Black House of nearby Chiang Rai. At night the famous Night Bazaar takes over the streets with an array of local crafts and tacky souvenirs tempting you to part with your hard-earned baht. Finally, we fly south to the beautiful island of Phuket for some well-earned downtime on the white sandy beaches. We can enjoy a bit of island hopping to Phi Phi or Maya Bay “The Beach”, or something a little more active like scuba diving, jet skiing, parasailing or trekking. IS EVERYTHING VEGAN-FOCUSED? Definitely NOT! There’s so much more for us to explore and enjoy in Thailand that has nothing to do with being veggie. From Zip Lining adventures above the jungle canopy to learning Thai boxing or Muay Thai. From Kayaking and caving to simply chilling with a cool Thai beer on the beach. However, sharing our journey and experiences with like-minded people who understand us and allow us to be ourselves is a huge added bonus. ✈️ 🗺️ ONWARD TRAVEL? If your journey is continuing after the trip, I can help find the best options. I have great contacts all over Southeast and South Asia to help you get the best deals and continue with a safe and exciting plan. See you in Thailand! 👋🏻