The world is more veg-friendly than you might think, but even where it is not, vegan and vegetarian travellers, and those just trying to be more eco-friendly in general, have come together to provide books, organizations and other resources to help you keep your homegrown beliefs while away from home. If you've found a site that you think should be included here, send an email with the URL and a short description of why it's helpful to: toolkit@BootsnAll.com.

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Guides & Travel Info Books & Guides The black-and-white on being and travelling green. Vegetarian Traveler Order translation packets of cards, that you can show waiters abroad to ensure that the food you order fits your diet. Vegetarian Phrases in World Languages It's as easy as choosing your native language, then the language of your destination. Vegetarian Phrases in Other Languages Talking the talk to help you get only the eats you want to eat. VegEats.com Find recipes, and also search or veg restaurants around the world. Also has lists of discussion boards, chat rooms, mailing lists and other links. Happy Cow's Global Guide to Vegetarian Restaurants Pretty self-explanatory. Health food stores also are listed. Vegetarian & Health Food Restaurants Primarily for the U.S., but also some listings for the rest of the world. Also lists links for health food and veg companies, as well as sites on animal rights and food safety. Vegetarian Travel and Restaurants Bulletin boards, veg guides for U.S. cities, restaurant surveys, books, articles, other guides, even a travel agent - VRG helps suss out your veg travel needs. "Finding Meatless Meals Can Be Tricky" This Smarter Living article details how cultural differences can make ordering veg an ordeal. Back to top Region-Specific Travelling Vegan/Eco in India and Nepal "You're vegan, you don't kill mosquitoes or wear chemicals on your body... you want to travel in India. Hopefully this info will help ease the pain." How to be a British Vegetarian - in France! Advice and tricks on French food and eating out in France, plus links to veg-related resources. Latin American Vegetarian Resources Restaurants and health food stores for many Latin American countries. A partial listing, but one that hopefully will grow. Back to top

General Veg Pangea Vegan Products From Maryland, USA, Pangea researches and sells strictly vegan products. Order online, from around the world. Veganism for the Meat Eater A vegan and a carnivore fall in love. Then they go out to dinner. How do you keep the peace? Create a web site. Not as much travel content, but tops for info on all things veg. International Vegetarian Union (IVU) The century-old IVU promotes vegetarianism worldwide, and its site is multi-lingual. Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) One of the web's best resources for all things vegetarian. Also has a great and informative travel section. TheVegetarianSite.com News, recipes and other resources for vegetarians and vegans, as well as info and links on animal rights, online shopping and the environment. Vegan.com News, books, links and information for vegans and those interested in becoming vegans. VegTV Founded by people in the TV industry who pooled their knowledge to put together this all-video site that promotes the meatless lifestyle. Very cool. Back to top Tour Companies Bicycle Beano UK-based company offering cyclings holidays in Wales and England that are suited for all, but targeted for vegetarians. Fruitarian Travel A step up from vegetarianism? Fruitarian offers holidays in Turkey, with completely fruit-based meals (they do accommodate veggies and omnivores, however). Green Earth Travel Since 1991, Green Earth assists with accommodation, transport and activities for "those who desire to maintain their healthy and sane lifestyle while adventuring throughout the world." VegiVentures Arranges natural health holidays in Britain, Peru and Turkey, with lots of activities and healthy, veg cuisine. Back to top

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