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About Veggies Abroad

Veggies Abroad is an ethical travel company focused on plant-forward and responsible adventures around the world. We design small-group vegan tours and provide custom travel planning services that prioritize local communities, ethical wildlife experiences, and culturally respectful travel.


Founded on the belief that travel can be a force for good, Veggies Abroad helps travelers explore the world thoughtfully — without compromising on incredible food, meaningful experiences, or joy along the way.

Fast Facts

  • Founded: 2023
  • Scope: Global travel planning and tours, with a focus on Europe and Asia
  • Tours: Six small-group tours scheduled for 2026, with plans to double offerings in 2027
  • Client Loyalty: 13% of clients are repeat travelers
  • Supplier Standards: Over 50% of suppliers are Certified B Corporations
  • Animal Welfare: Wildlife and animal welfare policy developed in collaboration with World Animal Protection
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Founder

Rebecca Gade-Sawicki

After re-evaluating her career during the pandemic, she left a 15-year profession to build Veggies Abroad. Through small-group tours, custom travel planning, and storytelling, she helps travelers rethink how they explore the world — with greater care for people, animals, and communities.

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Veggies Abroad Podcast

The Veggies Abroad Podcast explores what it really means to travel responsibly in today’s world. Episodes feature conversations with tourism professionals, NGO leaders, founders, guides, and travelers who are working to make travel more ethical, inclusive, and impactful.

Available on major podcast platforms.

Impact Report

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Veggies Abroad’s Impact Reports share how our values translate into real action.

Each report outlines how travel dollars are used, which local communities and partners are supported, and the social and environmental impact of our tours and travel planning.

2025 REPORT

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group of veggies abroad travelers holding a banner in front of a temple on koh samui
lush rolling green hills with tall wax palm trees in colombia
vegan burritos and tacos spread across a wood table with colorful cloth napkins in mexico
a group of three travelers posing just before a glacier hike in iceland