Podcast Episode Details
Back to Podcast Episodes
Choosing a group tour is a real vacation | Tina Atwell | Ep 9
Episode 9
Full Shownotes
This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we would get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through these links, at no cost to you.
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Tina Atwell. Tina is a World Vegan Travel repeat customer. She’s traveled with us to Thailand, Rwanda and she will be coming with us to Botswana. She kindly agreed to come on the podcast and she talks about her experiences traveling with us as someone who had not been to Asia before. She explains why she likes group travel and more than that, group travel with vegans.
Timestamps
2:42 Why did Tina come on a vegan group tour.
4:55 Why Tina wanted to go to Thailand
6:20 How non-vegans felt on the Thailand trip
8:38 Why it’s nice to travel with other vegans
9:10 Highlights of her trips so far especially her increased awareness for street dogs
and elephants
15:43 Tina’s chimpanzee experience - She made it!
16:40 How group camaraderie can help us keep going + porters helping us.
19:00 Tina excitement for Botswana
20:55 Tina’s packing tips
Places we talk about
Being a flight volunteer for dogs with Soi Dogs
Animal Rescue Organizations in Thailand - This blog post has a lot of organisations that need flight volunteers for cats and dogs.
Other World Vegan Travel content connected with this episode
20 top travel destinations in Africa that Vegans need to visit (Part-1)
20 top travel destinations in Africa that Vegans need to visit (Part-2)
Animal Rescue Organizations in Thailand
CPG reflects on her Rwanda trip and her thoughts on wildlife tourism
How a Visit to Rwanda can Change your Life
Six People Working to Protect Animals in RwandaThe Power of Compassion in Action - A Cow in Rwanda
🌿 We're heading back to Vietnam in 2026 and you're invited! A few spots are still available — Click here to learn more and book.
📸 Follow our adventures on Instagram: @worldvegantravel
Hear a quick message from Calen, host of The Unruly Podcast, a show all about compassionate, budget-friendly, and offbeat vegan adventures around the world.
Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram
<
Published on 5 years, 11 months ago