Vegan Budget Travel with Calen Otto | 200th Episode 🎉

Vegan Budget Travel with Calen Otto | 200th Episode 🎉

Author: Brighde Reed September 8, 2025 Duration: 34:58
Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes 🎉 This is our 200th episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast—and we’re so excited to celebrate it with a truly inspiring guest! In today’s episode, we’re talking with Calen Otto, the creator of Unruly Travel and host of the Unruly Podcast. Calen is a vegan writer, activist, and adventurer who has traveled to over 30 countries—often on an incredibly tight budget—all while centering compassion, sustainability, and community in everything they do. They’l...

Hosted by Brighde Reed, The World Vegan Travel Podcast is for anyone who believes adventure and compassion go hand in hand. This isn't just about finding a plant-based meal in a foreign city; it's a deep dive into how our choices intersect with culture, health, and the places we visit. You'll hear firsthand stories from travelers who navigate the globe on a vegan ethos, sharing everything from the practicalities of nutrition on the road to the unexpected cultural connections made along the way. The conversations extend beyond personal journeys, featuring interviews with advocates and organizations reshaping the travel industry. Each episode serves as both inspiration and a toolkit, proving that exploring the world-whether in your own region or on a distant continent-can be done with kindness and curiosity. Tune in for a fresh perspective that blends the thrill of discovery with a commitment to mindful living, making this podcast a unique companion for your next journey.
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Vegan Travel in Quito | Ecuador’s Cloud Forest Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:19
Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In the final part of our Ecuador mini-series, join Brighde as she explores Quito and the cloud forest — from boutique hotels in the historic city center to chocolate tastings in M…
Vegan Travel in Australia | Melbourne’s Coffee & Culture | Lee Hawkins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:25
Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re heading to Melbourne, Australia — a city that’s often described as the cultural heart of the country and a paradise for coffee and food lovers alike. Bri…
Vegan Lake Tahoe Guide: Hiking, Skiing & Hidden Eateries | Terri Chrisman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:21
Send us Fan Mail Link for the shownotes In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Terri Chrisman, a board-certified nutritionist, speaker, and author of Fabulous Health: A Simple Plan to Get Well and Stay Well. Terri lives n…
Vegan Travel in Ecuador | Guayaquil & Cuenca Adventures | Brighde Reed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:35
Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes Join Brighde as she takes us from the vibrant coastal city of Guayaquil to the charming highland town of Cuenca — a journey filled with colorful street life, cacao heritage, vegan…
Vegan Los Angeles | Italian Dining at Pura Vita | Tara Punzone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:13
Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Tara Punzone, chef and owner of Pura Vita, the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the United States, based in West H…
Vegan Food Scene in Washington D.C. From a Local | CK Westbrook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:56
Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re joined by CK Westbrook, a science fiction author, environmentalist, and long-time Washington DC resident. CK is the author of The Impact Series, a four-b…
Vegan Travel in San Diego | Food, Culture & Coastal Adventures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
Send us Fan Mail Link for the show notes In today’s episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, I’ll be chatting with Danny O’Malley, the founder and CEO of Before the Butcher, a pioneering plant-based meat company based…