Travel should be responsible, compassionate, and respectful, but also fun and hassle-free. Whether you’re travelling solo or with friends, we make sure every moment for our vegans and plant-based travellers is stress-free, with great food, great people, and great experiences.
We love discovering local cultures, trying amazing plant-based dishes, and meeting new people along the way. Our tours are relaxed, inclusive, and organised so you can enjoy the experience without worrying about the details.
We’re Martin and Ae, the husband-and-wife team behind GoVegan Travel.
I’m Martin, a Brit from a town near Manchester, and I’ve been leading group tours for over 30 years, travelling across Europe, Asia, North Africa, and Central America. In 2008, while visiting my father in Thailand, I met Ae through family connections. At the time, I was still working abroad for much of the year, but Thailand became the place I always returned to. A couple of years later, I landed a role leading group tours around Southeast Asia with British tour operator Tucan Travel.
In 2011, after two years on the road, we learned that Yaya was on the way, and it finally felt like the right time to settle down. I moved into a management role with Tucan Travel, and Ae and I began working closely together. From 2012 to 2020, we ran Tucan’s Asia region as a team. I focused on tour design and traveller experience, while Ae managed suppliers and logistics, making sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes.
I became vegan in 2015, and after the Covid years, we decided to create GoVegan Travel. It combines my love of leading tours with Ae’s organisational skills, offering small, friendly trips where plant-based travellers feel comfortable, included, and free to focus on the experience.
We’re Martin and Ae, the husband-and-wife team behind GoVegan Travel.
I’m Martin, a Brit from a town near Manchester, and I’ve been leading group tours for over 30 years, travelling across Europe, Asia, North Africa, and Central America. In 2008, while visiting my father in Thailand, I met Ae through family connections. At the time, I was still working abroad for much of the year, but Thailand became the place I always returned to. A couple of years later, I landed a role leading group tours around Southeast Asia with British tour operator Tucan Travel.
In 2011, after two years on the road, we learned that Yaya was on the way, and it finally felt like the right time to settle down. I moved into a management role with Tucan Travel, and Ae and I began working closely together. From 2012 to 2020, we ran Tucan’s Asia region as a team. I focused on tour design and traveller experience, while Ae managed suppliers and logistics, making sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes.
I became vegan in 2015, and after the Covid years, we decided to create GoVegan Travel. It combines my love of leading tours with Ae’s organisational skills, offering small, friendly trips where plant-based travellers feel comfortable, included, and free to focus on the experience.
Quality always comes first for us. We’re all about creating travel experiences that are tailored to you and your values. It’s never about chasing rapid growth or big profits, it’s about making sure every journey is unforgettable.
We personally design and operate every tour in destinations we know and love from first-hand experience. We don’t simply farm out our tours to unknown local operators, as some do, staying hands-on means every detail meets our standards, unnecessary costs are cut, and the savings go straight to you.
Our tours highlight some of the most memorable and fascinating places, and every detail is designed to make your experience feel personal and seamless, from the first time you get in touch to the last goodbye at the end of your trip.
While we love exploring new destinations, our number one priority is delivering top-quality, personalised experiences that go above and beyond.
At the end of the day, travel isn’t just about the places you visit, it’s about the journey, the memories, and the people you share it with.
Quality always comes first for us. We’re all about creating travel experiences that are tailored to you and your values. It’s never about chasing rapid growth or big profits, it’s about making sure every journey is unforgettable.
We personally design and operate every tour in destinations we know and love from first-hand experience. We don’t simply farm out our tours to unknown local operators, as some do, staying hands-on means every detail meets our standards, unnecessary costs are cut, and the savings go straight to you.
Our tours highlight some of the most memorable and fascinating places, and every detail is designed to make your experience feel personal and seamless, from the first time you get in touch to the last goodbye at the end of your trip.
While we love exploring new destinations, our number one priority is delivering top-quality, personalised experiences that go above and beyond.
At the end of the day, travel isn’t just about the places you visit, it’s about the journey, the memories, and the people you share it with.
and why we think you will too
Small groups help create a better atmosphere and dynamics, with a reduced likelihood of smaller cliques forming. This often leads to closer friendships and long-term connections.
With smaller groups, our tour leaders are better able to give more individual attention and answer questions more thoroughly.
Small group tours offer flexibility and experiences not available to larger groups, and are able to access off-the-beaten-path destinations and accommodate last-minute changes to suit the group's interests.
Smaller group tours are able to visit and interact with the local community more easily, respect local customs, engage in meaningful exchanges with locals, and support small businesses and organizations in the community.
Our goal is simple: to offer relaxed, responsible travel for vegans, vegetarians, and the vegan-curious, giving you the chance to explore the world responsibly and without worrying about your values. Travel with us is about discovering new cultures, meeting amazing people, and having unforgettable adventures.
We design our tours to suit different styles and budgets, choosing accommodations that are comfortable, welcoming, and offer easy access to vegan-friendly options. We focus on enjoying local foods made vegan-friendly, alongside Western options, so there’s always a great choice. From guided cultural activities to unique local adventures, every journey is planned to make travel easy, fun, and meaningful.
With GoVegan Travel, you get vegan-friendly adventures that let you focus on the experience, the people, and the memories – everything else is taken care of.
Our goal is simple, to offer relaxed, responsible travel for vegans, vegetarians, and the vegan-curious, giving you the chance to explore the world responsibly and without worrying about your values. Travel with us is about discovering new cultures, meeting amazing people, and having unforgettable adventures.
We design our tours to suit different styles and budgets, choosing accommodations that are comfortable, welcoming, and offer easy access to vegan-friendly options. We focus on enjoying local foods made vegan-friendly, alongside Western options, so there’s always a great choice. From guided cultural activities to unique local adventures, every journey is planned to make travel easy, fun, and meaningful.
With GoVegan Travel, you get vegan-friendly adventures that let you focus on the experience, the people, and the memories – everything else is taken care of.
Our goal is simple: to offer relaxed, responsible travel for vegans, vegetarians, and the vegan-curious, giving you the chance to explore the world responsibly and without worrying about your values. Travel with us is about discovering new cultures, meeting amazing people, and having unforgettable adventures.
We design our tours to suit different styles and budgets, choosing accommodations that are comfortable, welcoming, and offer easy access to vegan-friendly options. We focus on enjoying local foods made vegan-friendly, alongside Western options, so there’s always a great choice. From guided cultural activities to unique local adventures, every journey is planned to make travel easy, fun, and meaningful.
With GoVegan Travel, you get vegan-friendly adventures that let you focus on the experience, the people, and the memories – everything else is taken care of.
Thanks for taking a moment to learn a bit about us. We hope you can feel our passion for creating unforgettable, responsible adventures for vegans and plant-based travellers. If you have any questions, just reach out – we’re happy to chat and make sure you feel confident and excited to join one of our tours. We can’t wait to share amazing experiences with you.
