Yara Coelho

Yara Coelho is a travel blogger and freelance writer behind "Heart of a Vagabond," a platform dedicated to mindful, sustainable, and vegan travel. Her work explores how dietary preferences can deepen global exploration and foster a richer understanding of diverse cultures, often through local foodways. Coelho regularly contributes as a travel blogger for Tripoto and shares her perspectives on the intricate relationship between food and culture on platforms like Thought Catalog. Drawing from her extensive experience as a solo female traveler, Coelho's content extends beyond traditional travel guides to encompass personal development and lifestyle design. She specializes in uncovering vegan options worldwide, promoting eco-tourism, and exploring the benefits of traditional medicines like Ayurveda, reflecting a focus on holistic well-being. Coelho's philosophy emphasizes an open mind and flexibility while traveling, viewing culinary experiences as fundamental to understanding a culture's identity. She advocates for ethical and animal-friendly tourism, underscoring a commitment to responsible travel, aligning with her "vagabond at heart" approach. Her work has been recognized with the Flipkey Top Female Travel Award, named a Top 25 Solo Female Travel Blog, and the Top Vegan Blog award in 2016.