We didn’t start traveling to escape life.
We started traveling to live it more intentionally.
And we believe that kind of travel is possible on a budget, and fully plant-based.
Our Mission
We travel fully plant-based, on a budget, without compromising experience.
What we believe:
You don’t need luxury to travel meaningfully.
You don’t need to sacrifice your values to explore the world.
And simple travel often leads to richer experiences.
Through our blog, YouTube channel, and social media, we share:
Honest travel stories from the road
Practical budget tips for backpackers
Vegan food guides around the world
Easy plant-based recipes
Reflections on slow, intentional travel
Whether you’re planning your next adventure or just dreaming from home, we hope our journey inspires you to wander freely, consciously, and create memories that last long after the trip ends.
Our Story
We’re Elea & Daan, a Swiss and Dutch couple with a shared love for adventure, hiking, vegan food, and exploring the world with backpacks and open hearts.
Our story began in Vietnam, where two solo travelers met by chance on the road through Asia. What started with shared street food and long bus rides turned into countless journeys together, from hidden mountain trails to buzzing city streets.
Hey, I am Elea
I’m the 23-year-old Swiss half of this adventure duo. Currently deep into my tourism studies, I’m the ultimate itinerary planner, spreadsheets and maps are my love language (spontaneous detours are welcome too!).
Hiking is my happy place, whether it’s conquering mountains abroad at dawn or just alpine trails back home. Catch me doing pilates at sunrise, cuddling my cat back home or any friendly cats abroad I meet on the road (they’re my soulmates), trying out new sports (Daan and I are planning a Hyrox challenge!), or raiding the vegan chocolate aisle, dark chocolate with sea salt, hazelnut praline, you name it, I devour it. Solo backpacking Asia for 5 months was my wildest chapter (Vietnam was where I met Daan!), but snakes? Hard pass, those slithery creeps send me running.
Can’t wait to share our vegan travels, trail tips, and itinerary hacks with you!
Hey, my name is Daan
And I’m the 30-year-old Dutch half of this adventure duo. I’m a cooking enthusiast who whips up vegan masterpieces like my killer vegan lasagna (seriously, it’s my specialty and favorite dish).
My day always starts with a berry smoothie for breakfast, blended fresh wherever we can find them. You’ll find me doing calisthenics everywhere I go (pull-ups on playgrounds count as travel training!), conquering hikes from coastal paths to mountain summits, or raiding shops for Zweifel chips (best chips ever). I solo backpacked Southeast Asia for 5 months before meeting Elea in Vietnam.
Excited to share our plant-based recipes, workout tips from the road, and epic hiking stories with you!
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How to Travel Plant-Based on a Budget (Anywhere in the World)”
Want to explore the world without compromising your values or your budget?
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Inside, we share the exact strategies we use to:
• Find affordable vegan food anywhere
• Save money on groceries and restaurants
• Avoid common travel food mistakes
• Stay energized on the road
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