The easiest places in the world to travel vegan

London ranks #1 in HappyCow's 2025 global vegan city rankings, and UK law requires all prepacked food to display a full ingredients list with allergens like milk and egg emphasised in bold.

Berlin holds #2 in HappyCow's 2025 rankings, and the V-Label vegan mark is so common that Lidl Germany alone stocks over 450 certified products — look for the yellow sunflower logo.

Amsterdam ranks #7 globally for 2025, and Albert Heijn supermarkets mark vegan products with unmistakable green "Vegan" labels — making self-catering almost zero-effort even without Dutch.

First country in the world to legally mandate vegan options in all public canteens — schools, hospitals, universities, and prisons have been required to serve plant-based meals since 2017.

First country to publish a national action plan for plant-based foods (2023), backed by €168 million in government funding to train chefs, subsidise crops, and accelerate the dietary transition.

First country in the world to approve cultured meat for sale (2020), and hawker centre culture means you can ask stall-by-stall — most vendors understand "no egg, no dairy" in English.

Third fastest-growing plant-based food market in the world, with Coles and Woolworths now stocking dedicated vegan sections as standard — look for the green "Plant Based" shelf tags.

Countdown and New World supermarkets offer clear "V" markers, and the country has one of the highest per-capita rates of plant-based product launches in the Asia-Pacific region.

Canada's official Food Guide was redesigned to prioritise plant-based proteins over animal proteins — government-backed advice that's trickling into restaurants and food service nationwide.

Portland has the highest density of vegan restaurants per capita of any city in the world, and US law requires all nine major allergens — including milk and egg — declared in plain language.

Oat milk brand Oatly was born here, and Swedish school canteens routinely serve vegetarian defaults as part of national sustainability policy — plant-based is culturally normalised.

Tesco Ireland and SuperValu now stock comprehensive own-brand vegan ranges with EU-standard allergen labelling — the same bold-text allergen rules as the UK apply here.

Ghent became the first city in the world with an official weekly vegetarian day in 2009 — around 50% of the population still observes "Donderdag Veggiedag" (Thursday Veggie Day).

French supermarkets now carry extensive "végétal" ranges — Carrefour and Monoprix have dedicated plant-based aisles, and the word "végan" is now widely understood in Paris restaurants.

Vienna ranks in HappyCow's global Top 25, and the V-Label is widely used across Austrian supermarkets like Billa and Spar — product selection is fast and reliable.

Tokyo ranks #12 globally for 2025 — but dashi stock made with bonito (fish) flakes hides in almost every soup, noodle broth, and simmered dish. Ask for "shojin ryori" for Buddhist vegan cuisine.

Taiwan legally defines five vegetarian categories for packaged food — the world's strictest system — with a sixth vegan-specific "全植物素" (VEGAN) label launching February 2026.

Warsaw ranks #11 in HappyCow's 2025 global rankings — one of Eastern Europe's most vegan-accessible capitals, with rapid improvement in both dedicated restaurants and mainstream options.

Prague ranks #15 in HappyCow's 2025 global rankings, with strong EU import access meaning familiar vegan products appear in mainstream supermarkets like Billa and Albert.

Barcelona ranks #6 globally for 2025 — but traditional tapas often hide jamón in "vegetable" dishes. Ask "¿Lleva algo de origen animal?" (Does it contain anything from animals?).

Dried pasta and pizza dough are naturally vegan, and olive oil is the default cooking fat — but watch for hidden parmesan in pesto and egg in fresh pasta sheets. Say "senza formaggio, senza uova".

Ho Chi Minh City ranks #10 in HappyCow's 2025 rankings as the fastest-growing vegan city — "ăn chay" Buddhist restaurants serve dedicated vegan menus on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month.

Coop and Migros supermarkets offer exceptionally high-quality vegan ranges with clear labelling — 21% of Swiss consumers already eat plant-based dairy alternatives weekly.

Dense Buddhist vegetarian culture means "齋" (jai) restaurants are everywhere — serving centuries-old plant-based cuisine that predates modern veganism. Look for the 素 character.

Excellent Nordic retail chains with EU-standard labelling — Rema 1000 and Kiwi stock solid vegan ranges, though dedicated restaurants thin quickly outside Oslo and Bergen.

The word "jay" (เจ) signals Buddhist vegan food free from fish sauce and shrimp paste — look for yellow flags with red เจ characters. During the annual Vegetarian Festival, whole cities turn vegan for nine days.

Mexico City ranks #8 in HappyCow's 2025 global rankings — but traditional refried beans are often cooked with pork lard called manteca. Always ask "¿Sin manteca?" (Without lard?).

US allergen labelling applies, and the islands have developed their own vibrant vegan culture — açaí bowls, tofu poke alternatives, and tropical fruit are available islandwide.

Highest percentage of vegetarians in the world (30–40% of population) — "pure veg" restaurant signs and green-dot food labels are normal, but ghee (clarified butter) is pervasive. Say "bina ghee".

Dubai and Abu Dhabi's hotel and mall ecosystem delivers reliable international vegan options — Carrefour and Spinneys stock excellent imports with clear English labelling throughout.