Hey Y’all!
I am a traveler I stay in countries for about a year at a time and I am a vegetarian and soon to be [font=Impact]vegan[/font]. I am a teen also!
I am in HK at this time and i am so overwhelmed 
I cant read most of the labels since they are in Chinese. Do you guys have any tips for traveling in non English speaking countries and being a vegan.
Please Help me ASAP.
Thank you xx 
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Hey! I know it’s been a long time, but maybe someone else is asking the same question. Now online translators have appeared that can translate text from a photo in a few seconds. Also, people are now writing a lot more reviews. You can also find specialized vegetarian stores on Google maps in any country.
So it’s much easier to travel and stay vegan now than it was a few years ago.
I hope you were able to find help. Also, as someone who’s never been to China–what is the vegetarian fare like over there? What is the variety like? Is it cheaper than non-vegetarian fare? Lately, many have been arguing that meat-eating is not the only form of consumption that is driven by careless cruelty; even grains, vegetables, and fruit are grown unethically and in ways that are harmful not only to the soil but also to the keystone species in a given region.
Try using a translation app for labels and look at HappyCow to find places with vegan food. Learning some important phrases in Chinese like “I’m vegan” is also very helpful. Don’t worry too much people are usually helpful!
Honestly, I totally feel you on this—walking into a grocery store in a brand new place where you can’t read a single word on the packages is super stressful, especially somewhere as busy as HK.
A couple of things that genuinely saved me when I was in the exact same boat:
The Google Translate camera trick: Seriously, just grab the Google Translate app, flip it to camera mode, and hold your phone right over the Chinese text. It translates everything into English live on your screen, which makes checking ingredient labels way less of a guessing game.
Stick to the bigger spots at first: Places like CitySuper or Wellcome tend to stock a lot of imported goods, meaning you’ll often find English allergen warnings or actual vegetarian/vegan icons printed on the back.
Let HappyCow do the heavy lifting: If staring at packaging gets too exhausting, just open up HappyCow to sniff out nearby vegan spots or health food shops. Staff there usually speak English and can help you find safe snacks without the headache.
Hang in there! You’ll get the hang of it in no time. Enjoy!!