Author Archive for Paul Eyers
Paul Eyers is co-founder of Vegan Food Quest who write about luxury hotels and resorts that cater for vegan guests who enjoy the finer things in life. Currently based in Southeast Asia, they have become luxury vegan travel specialists in this region as they continue to 'find, eat & write about the best vegan food in the world'.
The future of vegan luxury travel in the Maldives
By Paul Eyers on Oct 24, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
The seemingly never ending rise in the demand for vegan and plant based food shows no signs of slowing down. This global shift in the way that we eat has multiple benefits that are impossible to ignore. 
Sri Lanka - the perfect island escape
Sri Lanka has had a tough time post-covid, just as tourism showed signs of returning after a financially devastating hiatus, the country became embroiled in a political and economical crisis.
Vegan friendly resorts not to be missed in the Maldives
By Paul Eyers on Aug 01, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany
Read about four vegan friendly resorts in the Maldives that have adapted their culinary offerings, to cater for those of us who are partial to a generous slice of vegan luxury whilst on vacation. 
Check out these luxury hotels in Vietnam as COVID restrictions are removed
By Paul Eyers on Jun 22, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Health & Safety, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
As borders throughout the region are finally starting to re-open, Vietnam becomes the latest country to welcome tourists back. 
Southeast Asia drops many restrictions and welcomes back tourists
By Paul Eyers on May 16, 2022 in Asia, Cambodia, Health & Safety, Indonesia, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
As Southeast Asia drops many restrictions and welcomes back tourists, now is the time to start planning an adventure to this enchanting region. 
Now is the time to visit the first country in Southeast Asia with zero COVID restrictions for vaccinated travellers!
By Paul Eyers on Mar 19, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Health & Safety, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
First, I hear you ask, which is the first country in Southeast Asia to remove all COVID restrictions? The answer is Cambodia, who on 17th March 2022 moved ahead of their neighbours and other Southeast Asian countries to make travel simple again. No pre-travel COVID test. No arrival COVID test. No quarantine. No COVID specific 
New luxury hotels in Thailand to look out for this year
Thailand and tourism go hand in hand, this means that the last couple of years have been challenging for everyone. The businesses and individuals that rely on tourists have suffered, and those same tourists from around the world have missed out on their slice of escapism, Thai hospitality and adventure. Therefore, the fact that ‘Thailand
Post-COVID adventures with Grasshopper in Southeast Asia
By Paul Eyers on Jan 09, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Laos, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Vietnam
As countries in Southeast Asia start to open their borders to vaccinated travellers, now is the time to plan that post COVID adventure. Enjoy everything that Southeast Asia has to offer without the crowds, a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to explore this enchanting and exciting region. With our passion for travel that ‘treads 
Visit Cambodia now and see Angkor Wat like you've never seen it before
Siem Reap, home to the remarkable Angkor Wat, is once again open to vaccinated international visitors, with no need to quarantine upon arrival. Since the Cambodian borders closed in March 2020 the ‘tourist tap’ has well and truly been turned off, but with impressive vaccination rates, overseas guests are now welcome back to the ‘Kingdom
Plant-based food and luxury resorts in Cambodia
By Paul Eyers on Oct 29, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
As we move through 2021, full of hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel, we are still presented with continued global travel challenges. Here in Cambodia, with an excellent vaccine rollout and a steady move towards ‘herd immunity’, the current restrictions are finally being relaxed, quarantine free travel to certain locations 
Discovering eco-luxury with Soneva
Soneva define luxury as ‘Peace, Time and Space’. The Soneva team work tirelessly to ensure that their guests experience this self proclaimed trio of definitions, which are ever present at their trio of unique, barefoot luxury resorts. From the moment of your arrival you will be invited to remove your shoes and embrace the ‘No
Luxury resort staycations in Siem Reap
Siem Reap with no tourists is providing a unique experience for the locals and expats who call Siem Reap or Cambodia home. During the month of June, there were only 500 tickets sold to visit Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples, in previous years, monthly visitor numbers would have been in excess of 200,000. Understandably,
Excited for vegan luxury travel in Southeast Asia
By Paul Eyers on May 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
As the COVID-19 vaccine roll out gathers speed and infection numbers worldwide are slowly shrinking, the possibility of travel during 2021 could become a reality, and for us that means vegan luxury travel in Southeast Asia. Currently quarantine is still a pre requisite for travel throughout the region but ‘vaccine passports’ are being discussed alongside 
Sustainable luxury at Six Senses resorts in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
Since spending our honeymoon at Six Senses Ninh Vanh Bay in Vietnam, during 2010, we have remained fans of this luxury brand who have sustainability as one of their core values. With new and exciting resorts due to open during 2021 in Spain, India and Israel, we’re confident that Six Senses will continue to innovate
Vegan friendly luxury in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam
By Paul Eyers on Mar 31, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
As veganism continues to grow exponentially worldwide, we can now enjoy a vegan luxury travel experience at some of the finest hotels and resorts. When it comes to vegan friendly luxury in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, the following selection including city hotels and an island resort have got you covered. Each of them have either 
