Im a vegan and in June im going to Cambodia for 3 months to do volunteer work. I have heard that being a vegetarian is easier than being a meat eater because meat is extremely expensive. I would prefer to stick to my vegan diet while over there but does anybody know if this is possible.
It is easy for both… Meat is not terribly expensive in Cambodia especially pork and chicken and fish.. And while it’s not like to you have to go out of your way to eat vegan either, your best bet would be to be "only" vegetarian at least temporarily. The is very probably problem however in the interpretation of what makes up a "Western style" vegetarian/vegan dish/meal.. Your vegetarian/vegan bowl of noodles may be made with a meat broth for example.. Or a simple papaya salad may have fish sauce/shrimp paste in the dressing
However since Cambodia is a booming tourist destination, they might be getting used to the "eccentricities" of Westerners especially when it comes to food.. Get nsome tips from the concierge of your hotel or airline personnel or check with the local tourism board/bureau.. Never hurts to get the opinions of the locals
Wow, strange question. of course it’s possible. As long as there are vegetables sold in Cambodia [which there are], you can definitely be a vegan there. It’s definitely possible if you’re willing to not eat meat. By the way, meat might be expensive for the locals but you’d probably find it a bit cheaper. Don’t get tempted by the lower prices
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It’s very unlikely that you can maintain a vegan diet in Cambodia. Just be very happy for any food you receive.
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You can be a vegan wherever the hell you please – but whether you are going to eat or not is another question..lol
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It is easy for both… Meat is not terribly expensive in Cambodia especially pork and chicken and fish.. And while it’s not like to you have to go out of your way to eat vegan either, your best bet would be to be "only" vegetarian at least temporarily. The is very probably problem however in the interpretation of what makes up a "Western style" vegetarian/vegan dish/meal.. Your vegetarian/vegan bowl of noodles may be made with a meat broth for example.. Or a simple papaya salad may have fish sauce/shrimp paste in the dressing
However since Cambodia is a booming tourist destination, they might be getting used to the "eccentricities" of Westerners especially when it comes to food.. Get nsome tips from the concierge of your hotel or airline personnel or check with the local tourism board/bureau.. Never hurts to get the opinions of the locals
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