Israeli cuisine proves there’s almost nothing you can’t do with a chickpea and some tahini. For vegans, Tel Aviv is an oasis for some of the most delicious plant-based dining on the planet.

From Ubud to Seminyak, and across the Indonesian island, cruelty-free cuisine is easy to come by and difficult to refuse. Plant-based cafes serve up the best in both Indonesian dishes (think tempeh and rice) and innovative vegan cooking (think ‘coconut bacon’ BLTs).

In this health-conscious, yoga-loving land, plant-based eateries are a seemingly found on every street corner of LA. And, they serve up inspired dishes worth travelling for.

With a blended cuisine that embraces Hindu, Muslim and Catholic cultures, the food of Mauritius is as diverse as its population. From delicious Indian-style street food to luxe hotels serving up contemporary vegan dishes, there’s no shortage of plant-based deliciousness on this island.

Poland, with its hearty traditional fare, might not seem the most likely plant-based mecca, but Warsaw is becoming a go-to for vegans for a good reason. The postcard-worthy city is saturated with plant-based restaurants spanning cuisines from Asia to the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

Spain might be famed for its meatier meals, but Barcelona is a vibrant, progressive city where creative young chefs and restauranteurs set up camp to proffer their plant-based dishes. And, it’s food markets are an ideal spot to grab a smoothie and a snack on the run.

From fine-dining, meat-free restaurants hidden in warehouses in the city’s backstreets, to tiny cafes serving up vegan favourites, Berlin is a city that understands the needs of plant-based travellers.

Sure, Egyptian cuisine includes its fair share of meat, but the green (broad bean) felafel, legume stews and flavoursome koshari plates alone make Cairo a delicious choice for vegans to visit. (Oh, and there’s the history too).

The land of artisanal makers and innovative foodies is home to a slew of incredible vegan foods. From its famed food carts to its trend-setting restaurants, Portland is an obvious choice for plant-based travel lovers.

Where it’s picking up ingredients during a stroll through the spice markets, devouring pickle-filled kebabs on the go, or sitting down to a world-famous Turkish lentil soup at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Blue Mosque, Turkey is filled with vegan-friendly foods. Just watch out for the chicken breast dessert you’ll spot on menus across town.

We could hardly publish a list of top vegan travel destinations without including Sydney. From fine dining locales, to casual take-aways, being vegan is made easy in this part of the world.

This forward-focussed Canadian city is filled with food-centric residents with planet-friendly ethics – which means Toronto’s restaurants are commonly vegan-friendly and there are plant-friendly dining spots dappled across town.

To see Singapore on this list might come as a surprise to some, but this bustling city welcomes plant-powered folk with open arms. From Singaporean dishes given a vegan spin, to new wholefood cafes, vegan travellers will find eating a breeze here.

A metropolitan hub, New York has long been a pioneer of the vegan dining scene. Whether it’s US-style burgers or refined plant-based dishes, there’s something for everyone in this thriving city.

Though traditional British food is far from vegan-friendly, London’s eclectic dining scene is brimming with plant-based options thanks to its multicultural population. From food markets to moody meat-free fine-diners, London is a city that vegans will feel right at home in.