Vaiaku, Tuvalu
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Tuvalu for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Tuvalu
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (2/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Best For: Root crops, fruit
Challenging Because: Limited imports, fish-heavy diet
🥗 What to Eat
- Taro and breadfruit
- Coconut-based vegetable dishes
- Bananas and papaya
🚫 Watch Out For
- Fish mixed into vegetables
- Limited restaurant options
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Tuvaluan)
- I am vegetarian: Au e kai fua laau
(ow eh kai foo-ah lah-ow) - No fish: Seki ika
(seh-kee ee-kah)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Self-catering and market shopping are key to eating plant-based here.
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