Travel as a vegetarian

Vegetarians and vegans can eat quite well in most countries. While the traditional cuisine and style of eating in many countries can make it a bit difficult for vegetarians or vegans to find food without animal products in it, most cultures have at least a few vegetarian dishes, and restaurants are often willing to leave out or substitute animal ingredients. Although plant-based diets are increasingly common, several locations lack a strong cultural basis for vegetarian eating or understand "vegetarianism" differently. Conversely, there are places such as Ethiopia or parts of India where vegetarian food is the default for most locals and meat products being relatively difficult to obtain. Being informed before you go abroad is necessary to maintain an animal-free diet.