5 Tips To Make Your Gluten Free Trip Abroad Go Smoothly

If you have coeliac disease you will probably find that gluten free travel abroad is a lot harder than it was before

. You need to do a lot of planning in advance and carefully consider whether or not you will be able to get safe gluten free food at the destination you are travelling to.

Here are 5 tips to help make your gluten free trip abroad go more smoothly.

1) Research restaurants before you go - have a search on Google for the places that you plan to visit on vacation and search for gluten free restaurant reviews to try and find restaurants that cater for gluten free diets. You could ask questions on a gluten free forum or a travel forum in advance as you may find that other people have travelled to the place you are going and have some good recommendations for you. A quick email or phone call to some restaurants also makes sense.

2) Be sure to book a gluten free meal option with your airline - if you are flying to your destination it makes sense to book a gluten free meal well in advance. You may find that many airlines require a few days notice for a gluten free meal, so make sure that you request this as far ahead as possible.

3) Remember to pack some gluten free snacks - keep a supply of gluten free food in your hand baggage just in case you can't get a gluten free meal at the airport or on the plane. Fruit, nuts, gluten free candy, potato chips and gluten free cereal bars make good snacks for travelling. You may also want to pack some gluten free snacks in your main luggage if you have enough room.

4) Take Translation Cards - if you are visiting a country and you don't speak their language you should consider getting some gluten free translation cards. There are a few websites that offer these cards for free and all you need to do is print them out and carry them with you. The cards explain that you have coeliac disease and list the foods that you are unable to eat. You can hand these to the waiter or waitress if you feel that they do not understand your dietary requirements.

5) Let your hotel know that you are on a gluten free diet - phone or email your hotel well in advance to see whether or not they can cater for your gluten free diet. They may be able to provide you with some gluten free bread or rolls for breakfast. If they are unable to cater for you then you could opt for the foods that are naturally gluten free such as fresh fruit, yoghurt and eggs..

Travelling when you are on a gluten free diet certainly takes some effort in the planning stages, but if you take the time to do this you will have a much better chance of having an enjoyable and healthy trip.

by: Suzanne E Morrison

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