As a Sagittarius who loves to travel, I couldn’t be more excited about this magazine issue. This topic has been a long time coming—I’ve wanted to publish a travel edition since we launched the print magazine, but with the pandemic, there just hasn’t been the right time … until now. Even if you’re not traveling again quite yet, you can use this issue as inspo for your next vacation or simply to help you learn about the different cuisines and vegan offerings around the world.

My love of travel started when I was a kid. Each winter, my mom, dad, three siblings, and I piled into the family SUV and hit the road. We did this toescape the Michigan cold but also to experience new places and ways of living. It wasn’t until college that I took my first trip abroad, to New Zealand. I made it a priority to explore a new country every year after that. Travel is a privilege, but it’s also a priority. As my mom once told me when I was in school, “Our house isn’t as big as some of your friends’ homes, and you don’t have a TV in your bedroom, but we take a two-week trip every year to explore different parts of the country. That’s important. Experiences matter more than stuff.” As an adult, I’m a firm believer in this.

So, whether you’re planning a weekend trip to Nashville (page 34) or a getaway to Mexico (page 28), we’ve done the curating for you. Inside this issue, you’ll find restaurant guides and hotel recommendations, plus travel snacks and fashion essentials. In addition, we interview comedian Nikki Glaser, Chef Chloe Coscarelli, filmmaker and activist John Lewis, and plant-based medicine legend Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. Oh, and if you’re a Disney fan, be sure to check out page 50 for all the best vegan eats at the most magical place on earth!
Happy travels!

Maggie Ortlieb, Founder
@maggieeortlieb

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