Are you gluten-free? I am, and I never let it stop me from going on an adventure. Although traveling with food allergies can be stressful, I have learned how to manage it throughout the years. Some travel destinations are friendlier toward food allergies than others, and London definitely makes the list of friendly cities. When my husband and I made plans to travel to London (both the first and second time), I did a lot of meal research. As someone who travels with food allergies, researching food options is always a major part of my overall trip research. I arrived in London with a list of restaurant options (sit-down and…
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6 Restaurants to Eat Gluten-Free in Paris
Are you gluten-free (or san gluten, as the French would say) and looking for a list of restaurants to enjoy in Paris? I know that traveling with this allergy/sensitivity can be daunting. Some travel destinations are friendlier toward food allergies than others, and thankfully Paris definitely makes the list of the friendly destinations. I was pleasantly surprised at how many options I had on my trip to Paris last fall. You will find that the go-to gluten-free flour in Paris is buckwheat flour (although you can find other options as well). Before traveling to Paris last year, I did my research (like I always do!). Traveling with food allergies does…
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5 Tips for Traveling Internationally with Food Allergies
Food allergies… they are a pain. Many people (myself included) get nervous when traveling (especially internationally) when food allergies are a part of their everyday concerns. But they don’t have to get in the way of your travels! And they certainly do not need to stop you from going on an amazing adventure! As someone who deals with this, I can attest to the fact there are few things as stressful as being in a foreign country, hungry, with no idea what to do about it. I’ve been in this situation too many times. Should I just go hungry? Should I cheat and eat something that I know will make…
