Summer is almost here, and you know what that means: vacation! After working all year, for most people, summer vacation is the highlight of their year. There are so many places to choose from, whether you like beaches, cities, or mountains! When following a plant-based diet, however, travel can become tricky. Not everywhere in the world is very very accommodating towards plant-based dieters. While most areas will have something, there are always areas that will be more friendly than others. Below, we’ve compiled the top five cities with the most plant-based dining options, so that you can travel and be able to eat to your heart’s content all in one! All of these cities have a high concentration of vegan-friendly restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses. They also have a large and active vegan community.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin is the capital city of Germany. It is renowned for its exceptional range of landmarks, vibrant cultural scene and way of life that's somehow all go yet relaxed at the same time. Not only is the city beautiful, it is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world! Live Kindly estimates that there are over 50 vegan restaurants and 300 vegan-friendly spots throughout the city. It Is definitely one city that you will have to visit more than once.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv is one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Prominent museums and restored neighborhoods such as the ancient Port of Jaffa make Tel Aviv a beautiful sight to see. With 400 vegan and vegan-friendly kitchens catering to most of Israel’s 200,000 vegans, going meat-free isn’t just easy, here; it’s a culinary experience waiting to happen.
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. This city is one of the world's great towns for beer, weirdness, cheap food, funky neighborhoods, forest hikes and much more. Portland, Oregon is hands-down the most vegan-friendly mid-sized city in the United States. It's got an unbelievable vegan food cart scene, with various all-vegan carts scattered around the city. You’re bound to find something delicious to eat.
Los Angeles, California
The city of L.A. is the most populous city in California. It is located on a broad basin in Southern California. The city is surrounded by vast mountain ranges, valleys, forests, beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean, and nearby desert. Los Angeles is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the US. It offers many options from Mexican, to smoothies and health food.
London, England
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom and one of the largest and most important cities in the world. The famous sights include Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the list goes on and on. London has more than 400 fully vegan establishments, which makes a fun city to explore.