Learn About Caroline
& the Mission of This Blog
Hi there!
Let’s start with
an introduction
Hey there, and welcome! My name is Caroline, I am a self-proclaimed foodie with a love for writing & photography!
As paradoxical as it might sound, travel has always been “home” for me. At the age of 17, fueled by a passion to explore and boundless curiosity I embarked on my first year-long solo trip to China.
The first three days were utterly terrifying; the thought of going out into the smog-ridden city – jam-packed with people everywhere – was almost too much to bear. Then something clicked, I let go of my expectations, my cultural biases and opted to fully embrace the experience. It was the best year of my life and taught me the value of cultural immersion which is one of the guiding principles of this travel blog.
Many years and 60 countries later, the travel blog Veggie Wayfarer was born. It started as a creative outlet while I worked full-time in (digital) marketing.
My passion for writing and photography soon ensured I had a plethora of in-depth travel guides (brevity is not my forte) and vegetarian food guides.
I am extremely grateful for the rare privilege my job provides me. Spending long stretches of time exploring a place is a true luxury. Having time to capture the essence of a city, to feel what makes a destination tick and to gain a deeper cultural understanding is is my kind of travel. That information is poured lovingly into this blog, which I hope provides you with a source of endless inspiration.
Countries I would absolutely recommend to visit are: Iran for architecture & hospitality, Italy for food (a veritable cliché, it’s true) and Belgium for the castles.
COUNTRIES
60
CONTINENTS
5
CURRENTLY IN
Belgium
NEXT TRIP
Italy
FAVOURITE PLACE
Iran
The Mission
behind Veggie Wayfarer
Veggie Wayfarer is an award-winning blog with a focus on sustainable, slow travel.
My mission with this travel blog is to provide you with the tools to pursue authentic and meaningful travel experiences. To allow you to curate your own trips into known & lesser-known parts of the world and most of all to connect with local cultures.
Helping you stumble upon local restaurants to eat a delicious vegetarian meal and finding the coolest locally run accommodations are the cherry on top of the sundae!
As I learn more about sustainability, I will be documenting my journey and adding helpful tips to the sustainability section of this blog. The future goal is to pivot towards sustainable travel, to help you enjoy traveling with a minimal impact on our beautiful planet.
To follow my crazy adventures and many moments of “lost in translation” when trying profusely to communicate with locals, check out my social media account.
Your turn!
Work with me
Are you a destination, hotel or product looking to bring your brand story or brand experience to life? Together we can create content that is tailor-made to your strategy!
Learn about the services Veggie Wayfarer can offer you in the work with me section. Or contact me directly via email hello[at]veggiewayfarer.com
Find out More
Veggie Wayfarer in Action
2024 AWARDS: 2024 Best Sustainable Travel Blog Belgium
2023 AWARDS: 2023 Best Sustainable Travel Blog Belgium; 2023 Best Belgian City Trip Story
PUBLICATIONS: Discover Vaud in Switzerland
PODCAST: A journey through the Harz
INTERVIEWS: Solo Travel as a Women
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: LinkedIn
TRAVEL INSPIRATION: Pinterest
My Top (Sustainable) Travel Tips
Bring a refillable water bottle
Spend a little longer in one spot. Life is too short to rush on holidays
Bring a copy of your passport (trust me)
Carry two credit cards
Believe in the goodness of people
The long road is often the better choice
Do not judge based on your own cultural bias
Make local friends
Never skip a market (it’s always worth it)
Invest in smaller locally run tours
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