Banff, Canada is growing as an ever-more popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with its out-of-this-world landscape of grand mountains and technicolor lakes. So if you, too, plan on visiting Banff for a long weekend, but aren’t sure of what your options will be like as a vegan in the land of poutine, fear not! There are some great vegan options in Banff and the surrounding cities to fuel you up for your hiking adventures and beyond.

Headed to Palm Springs, California for the weekend, but not sure where to eat? Not to worry- there are some fantastic places to score vegan food in this desert oasis, from artisanal ice cream to a deli cranking out some of the best house-made plant-based “meats” on the planet. Here’s my guide to having a weekend full of absolutely delicious vegan eats in Palm Springs.

Hoi An is a charming town on the Central coast of Vietnam and is renowned for its gorgeous historic architecture, chilled out beach vibes, and mouthwatering street food. Vietnam is a long, mountainous country and each region has its own distinctive ingredients, flavors, and dishes. Specifically, central Vietnam is known for its coconut coffee, banh mi, and cao lầu, a pork and noodle dish. While these dishes traditionally contain meat and other animal products, vegan travelers, like me and my husband, will delight in the myriad of options of these traditional dishes on seemingly every lanterned street corner here.

Hoi An, Vietnam is a sleepy beach town on the central coast of Vietnam, famous for its yellow-walled Old Town, monthly lantern festival, and endless purveyors of sartorial goods. While Hoi An’s regional cuisine may lean heavily on meat-based dishes, like cao lầu (a pork and greens noodle dish) or mì quảng (a dish made of rice noodles and shrimp or other types of meat), there is no shortage of delicious plant-based eats available on seemingly every corner of this city. Despite the city’s general vegan-friendly nature, there is undoubtedly one dish that reigns supreme here- the humble banh mi…

If you’re traveling in Vietnam, there’s a pretty good chance that Ho Chi Minh City (called by its former name, Saigon, by locals) will be your starting off point. And what a way to be introduced to the country- from the never-ending streams of scooters hurtling at you from every direction to the endless aromas wafting from street vendors, Ho Chi Minh City is a LOT to take in. Many travelers overlook Ho Chi Minh City as simply a springboard for their adventures throughout Vietnam, but, in my opinion, this is a gross oversight. Ho Chi Minh City is a fascinating and rapidly evolving metropolis, with ancient temples interspersed with technology superstores, just begging to be explored…

If you’ve ever opened Instagram, you’re sure to have seen shots of influencers flouncing around Tulum, Mexico, a chilled-out town in the Yucatan peninsula with miles of white sand beaches, dense tropical jungles, and a lively downtown area. Located about an hour and a half south of Cancun, Tulum has a distinctive New Agey-vibe; you’re just as likely to stumble upon a yoga studio or chakra massage parlor as you are to find a stand selling piping hot churros…

While the Vegas Strip has its own time and place, I definitely am more of a fan of Fremont Street and the area surrounding it, commonly referred to as downtown Las Vegas. Full of neon signs oozing kitschy Old Vegas charm and jaw-dropping street art, Fremont Street is the beating heart of Las Vegas’s arts scene…

I was SO impressed by Disneyland on my recent visit, from the impeccable attention to detail to the helpful Cast Members, and the almost unbelievable cleanliness. And better yet, there were a TON of delicious options for me and my vegan brethren. Prior to my trip, I researched the very best eats all over the Disneyland resort and tried out as many highlights as my stomach real estate permitted. I am delighted to report that Disneyland is indeed the Happiest Place on Earth, regardless of dietary restriction!

Snowy white peaks, crisp mountain air, and the hopes of spotting a brown bear or two? Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is absolutely perfect for an autumnal getaway in the mountains and better yet, it’s easy to get to and boasts a HUGE variety of hikes for all types of fitness levels…

In the past decade, Iceland has exploded on the tourism scene, with tons of my Facebook friends posting stunning pictures of their adventures in the Land of Fire and Ice. When WOW Air, a budget airline based in Iceland, launched in my hometown of St. Louis, boasting $99 airfare one-way to Reykjavik, I couldn’t help but snagging tickets for my husband, Justin and I, for a quick four-day weekend…

Amsterdam is like a fairy tale city- cobblestone streets, bridges that arch over the gentle canals bustling with a never ending stream of passenger boats, and row upon rows of canal houses, straight out of Hans Christian Andersen’s imagination…

Ah, Paris- the City of Love, the City of Lights, and the City of All Things to Be Consumed…

For me, “Dublin” has always conjured images of James Joyce, cobblestone streets, and many pints of frothy Guinness. While all of these images are completely appropriate, they form an incomplete representation of Ireland’s colorful and cosmopolitan capital, a seemingly perfect amalgamation of the old and new. LGTBQ Pride flags stand in juxtaposition to centuries-old churches; neon signs for trendy, upscale cocktail places neighbor quaint Irish pubs that have seen the likes of Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde…

Sedona is renowned for its red rock canyons, stunning geological formations that tower over the small city (home to 10,000 residents), just begging to be explored…

Although you may not have heard of Page, Arizona, I can almost guarantee you have seen countless photos of it. Home to Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon of swirling golden walls reaching the clear blue sky above and Horseshoe Bend, the famous, rainbow-hued incised meander of the Colorado River, Page's landmarks are unbelievable Instagram fodder…

A trip to the Grand Canyon is the quintessential American vacation and with the advent of Instagram, tourism to this natural wonder has reached peak popularity. That being said, this locale is still pretty off-the-grid and despite the ever-growing interest in plant-based living, it can feel like a challenge to find vegan options at even the most popular national parks (Rocky Mountain National Park, I’m looking at you)…

As Chicago is known for its Italian beef sandwiches; deep-dish style pizza (four inches thick with cheese and Italian sausage), and all-beef hot dogs, it may not be completely intuitive that this city is a treasure trove of delicious vegan gems. However, the Windy City, with the third largest population in the United States, is packed with amazing things to do, see and eat, with the full gamut of restaurants from heavy metal dive bars to old-school diners and family-run hole-in-the-walls with the best soul food your stomach has every laid eyes on…

The first thing that may pop into someone’s mind when they hear "Minneapolis-St Paul" is cold, but I'll stop you right there. What they might not know about MSP, is that it has an incredible food scene. Seriously, I don’t know if the Bold North is just trying to put meat on your bones for the harsh winters, but the Land of 10,000 Lakes has some seriously tasty eats. From chichi gourmet doughnut shops and divey punk-rock diners, to a 100% vegan butcher, this is your guide to eating in Minneapolis-St. Paul…

I have been fortunate enough to go to many gorgeous places around the world, but Kyoto, the last stop on our honeymoon to Japan, may be the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Meticulously manicured Japanese gardens set against the misty mountains; thick forests of moss-covered maple trees, ablaze with fall colors. Kyoto is, in a word, stunning…

Hakone, a mountainous town sitting in the shadow of Mount Fuji, serves Tokyo residents and tourists as a quick and easy escape from Tokyo’s sprawling urban jungle (only about 62 miles to the Southwest). Famous for its onsens (hot springs) and stunning views of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi, Hakone seemed like the perfect stop-over on our way to Kyoto…

The land of maid cafes, high tech toilets, and Hello Kitty, of course. None other than the beautiful, wacky world of Japan…