Dede Sophie

Vegan EcoTravel – it’s a question as old as time* itself: do you get the vegan option that’s covered in plastic or the non-vegan option that’s not covered in plastic? Which is worse for the environment? Which is worse for your body? And your soul? And the animals’ souls? (*yes, okay I exaggerated, it’s maybe not as old as time itself, but with vegan travel becoming ever more popular, it’s an important question – can you travel vegan and be an eco traveler at the same time?) Many vegans become vegan to help the environment, but I’ve also had vegans tell me that it’s okay to fly because vegans are already doing so much for the environment… Which is kind of like saying it’s okay to drink the milk because we’ve already done so much by not eating the meat, right? Rants about vegans who pose as eco travelers (and feminists) and then turn around and say things like the aforementioned (and don’t trust women) aside, here are 5 ways to put ecotourism and vegan travel hand in hand: What Is Social

It is the most scenic of all national parks in Assam. It is a paradise for birdwatchers and it is teeming with bio diversity. I am talking about the lush green Nameri National Park that overlooks the Eastern Himalayas in the background and has the lively Jia Bhoroli river criss-crossing the national park. Historically popular with anglers, today, Nameri is popular with wildlife researchers and enthusiasts. It is home to over 600 floral species including rudrakhsa and rare orchids. Close to 400 bird species have been recorded here including the Great Pied Hornbill, white winged wood duck, rufus necked hornbill, black stork, ibis bill and more. And in terms of mammals, Nameri national park provides habitat for Asian elephant, royal bengal tiger, Indian leopard, clouded leopard, marbled cat, gaur, barking deer, dhole, Himalayan black bear, capped langur, Malayan giant squirrel, wild boar, slow loris and many more. It is also home to a wide range of reptiles, amphibians and fishes. But,