is a woman-owned travel company founded by Rebecca Gade-Sawicki, specializing in small-group tours and custom travel planning for conscious travelers. We create unforgettable journeys filled with incredible food and meaningful experiences that reflects what matters most to you, all while prioritizing responsible tourism, animal welfare, and supporting local communities.
Veggies Abroad began in 2021 with a love of travel, a passion for animal welfare, and one big question: Could travel be more than just seeing the world? Could it actually be a force for good?
After spending 15 years on a career path that never quite felt like the right fit, founder Rebecca Gade-Sawicki decided it was time for a change. She launched Veggies Abroad as a travel blog, initially focused on helping fellow vegan travelers navigate the world — where to eat, where to stay, and how to have incredible experiences without compromising their values.
But the more Rebecca traveled, the more the mission expanded. Vegan food was an important piece of the puzzle, but responsible travel had to go further. It meant thinking about wildlife tourism, supporting local communities and businesses, considering where tourism dollars end up, and finding experiences that help travelers better understand the places they visit.
In 2023, Veggies Abroad took the next step, moving beyond travel resources and into custom trip planning and small-group tours.
Today, what started as a one-woman travel blog has grown into a travel company with a small team behind it, travelers joining us from around the world, and adventures spanning multiple continents. We’ve grown quite a bit since 2021, but the idea at the heart of Veggies Abroad remains the same: travel can be an incredible force for good when we’re thoughtful about how we do it.
Veggies Abroad might have started as a one-woman operation, but it isn’t anymore. Meet the small but mighty team of writers, organizers, hosts, and spreadsheet enthusiasts who help make everything happen.
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Whether you’re fully plant-based or just beginning to travel with more intention, Veggies Abroad offers small-group vegan tours and expert travel planning that align your journey with your values, because how you travel matters.
Veggies Abroad has been featured in both local and national publications. Here are a few of the highlights:
Veggies Abroad has proudly collaborated with a variety of travel organizations and tourism partners, sharing expertise on responsible travel, vegan-friendly destinations, and meaningful ways to explore the world.
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