Gluten Free Travel Tips Part II
05/05/22 • 17 min
Travel Gluten Free Podcast
Season 08 Episode 03
Gluten Free Travel Tips Part II
Today I’m delighted to host Ellen again as we share some top tips for gluten-free travel. Ellen started Gluten-free Vacations to help gluten free travelers plan their vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Disney.
Always Pack Gluten Free SnacksEllen once made the mistake of not packing gluten free snacks on one of her travels and could only find French fries as a gluten free option. It is important to pack snacks even if you think you will find gluten free food during your trip. We also talk more about the range of snacks to carry and how to pack them.
Take Gluten Free Translation Cards with YouAlthough you can use Google translate to make translation cards or explain to someone in another language what you need to eat, Google does not always do a great job on translation accuracy. Make sure to carry translation cards with you when you travel. You could contact the local chamber or embassy for assistance in finding someone to help you create a translation card in another language. We also share an app that you can use to pull up restaurant cards in this episode!
Talk to the Chef to Find Out What’s Gluten FreeIntroduce yourself to the chef or the restaurant manager, and let them know your need for gluten free food is for medical reasons rather than a personal preference; besides asking the chef what gluten free foods they have, find out how they prepare food in the kitchen. For instance, if they have separate fryers to avoid cross-contamination or if they change their gloves before they prep your food.
Ask for a Microwave and Mini Fridge for Your Gluten-Free FoodGetting a microwave or mini-fridge is one of the most helpful elements when traveling and staying in a hotel or air. However, if you have a refrigerator with hotel food, make sure not to remove that food from the fridge in the hotel you are staying in and put yours in the refrigerator because you will be charged for using their food. Call the front desk to request another refrigerator for your gluten free food.
Notify Your Host of Your Gluten-Free Dietary NeedsOur final tip is on why calling your hosts, be it the resorts, restaurants, cruises, or airplanes, ahead of time and letting them know your dietary needs will make your vacation a better experience for you, your host, and your family or friends that you are traveling with on your adventure!
Connect with Ellen from Gluten-Free VacationsFollow Ellen on Instagram and Facebook
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Journey with Travel Gluten FreeGet the BEST all-natural gluten-free travel cosmetics at Lemongrass Spa!
Find cool gluten-free swag at my gluten-free swag shop
The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free will walk you through planning and enjoying your next gluten-free travel adventure!
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Travel Gluten Free Podcast
Season 08 Episode 03
Gluten Free Travel Tips Part II
Today I’m delighted to host Ellen again as we share some top tips for gluten-free travel. Ellen started Gluten-free Vacations to help gluten free travelers plan their vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Disney.
Always Pack Gluten Free SnacksEllen once made the mistake of not packing gluten free snacks on one of her travels and could only find French fries as a gluten free option. It is important to pack snacks even if you think you will find gluten free food during your trip. We also talk more about the range of snacks to carry and how to pack them.
Take Gluten Free Translation Cards with YouAlthough you can use Google translate to make translation cards or explain to someone in another language what you need to eat, Google does not always do a great job on translation accuracy. Make sure to carry translation cards with you when you travel. You could contact the local chamber or embassy for assistance in finding someone to help you create a translation card in another language. We also share an app that you can use to pull up restaurant cards in this episode!
Talk to the Chef to Find Out What’s Gluten FreeIntroduce yourself to the chef or the restaurant manager, and let them know your need for gluten free food is for medical reasons rather than a personal preference; besides asking the chef what gluten free foods they have, find out how they prepare food in the kitchen. For instance, if they have separate fryers to avoid cross-contamination or if they change their gloves before they prep your food.
Ask for a Microwave and Mini Fridge for Your Gluten-Free FoodGetting a microwave or mini-fridge is one of the most helpful elements when traveling and staying in a hotel or air. However, if you have a refrigerator with hotel food, make sure not to remove that food from the fridge in the hotel you are staying in and put yours in the refrigerator because you will be charged for using their food. Call the front desk to request another refrigerator for your gluten free food.
Notify Your Host of Your Gluten-Free Dietary NeedsOur final tip is on why calling your hosts, be it the resorts, restaurants, cruises, or airplanes, ahead of time and letting them know your dietary needs will make your vacation a better experience for you, your host, and your family or friends that you are traveling with on your adventure!
Connect with Ellen from Gluten-Free VacationsFollow Ellen on Instagram and Facebook
Check out Ellen on the web
Journey with Travel Gluten FreeGet the BEST all-natural gluten-free travel cosmetics at Lemongrass Spa!
Find cool gluten-free swag at my gluten-free swag shop
The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free will walk you through planning and enjoying your next gluten-free travel adventure!
Follow Travel Gluten Free on Social Media
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*Spread the love of Travel Gluten Free podcast and share this episode with a friend*
Previous Episode
Gluten Free Travel Tips Part I
Travel Gluten Free Podcast
Season 08 Episode 02
Gluten Free Travel Tips Part I
I'm stoked to chat with Ellen from Gluten-free Vacation on this episode of Travel Gluten Free Podcast about tips for making gluten-free travel easier. Ellen started Gluten-free Vacations in 2021 to help other travelers plan their vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Disney. Following a diagnosis of Lyme disease and Sarcoidosis in 2018, Ellen decided to change her diet and go gluten-free. Ellen quickly realized how stressful eating out and traveling could be, which led her to start Gluten-free Vacations. Today, Ellen focuses on the Caribbean, Mexico, and Disney, which have excellent all-inclusive resorts that can make a vacation stress-free for someone with celiac disease.
Pack Gluten Free Snacks on Your Vacation
If you're ever in that situation where you don't have free food readily available, you can just grab something out of your backpack or purse. We will look at some great snacks you should carry for your trip.
Using Ziploc Bags to Store Gluten Free Food
It's essential to always have some resealable bags to restock if you encounter gluten-free food. Ziploc bags and resealable bags or containers can take things throughout the rest of your trip.
Gluten Free Translation Cards to Use at Restaurants
We will tell you why this is a must-have if you're going on international travel and when you really need it. How do you get personalized cards that can be translated into the native language of where you are traveling to? Why is this very important?
Travel Insurance Policy Documents
Most people don't realize it, but medical insurance can be your lifesaver if you're traveling internationally. We will see why and why you shouldn't rely on just having it online. Ellen can also help in purchasing travel insurance. Everything from booking their resort to booking their transportation from the airport to the resort and back, and their travel insurance and excursions.
Episode Resources
Connect with Ellen from Gluten-free Vacations to book your next gluten-free travel!
Follow Ellen on Instagram
Journey with Travel Gluten Free
Get the BEST all-natural gluten-free travel cosmetics at Lemongrass Spa!
Find cool gluten-free swag at my gluten-free swag shop
The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free will walk you through planning and enjoying your next gluten-free travel adventure!
Follow Travel Gluten Free on Social Media
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*Spread the love of Travel Gluten Free podcast and share this episode with a friend*
Next Episode
Brewing Gluten Free Beer with Bierly Brewing
Travel Gluten Free Podcast
Season 08 Episode 04
Brewing Gluten Free Beer with Bierly Brewing
I've never liked beer until I tried the brew that JP from Bierly Brewing creates! I'm excited to chat with him about brewing gluten-free beer on the Travel Gluten Free Podcast. JP has been brewing gluten-free beer using gluten-free ingredients since 2016. He researched how to malt gluten-free grains to use in his beers, but he decided to move toward recipe development and brewing.
Why JP Decided to Brew Gluten-free BeersJP has celiac disease. He discovered this at the age of 26 when he met his partner Amelia, who had already been diagnosed with celiac disease. So, the main reason JP decided to do the gluten-free beer was that many of his wife's family members were gluten-free. JP had been experimenting for some time with gluten-free beer, so it turned out his beer was great, and everybody liked it, starting with his family.
The Brewing Process and Ingredients for Gluten-free BeerJP uses honey, candy sugar, and rice syrup solids as part of his ingredients. He combines these with hops and gluten-free yeast. JP found out they could make an excellent pale ale, which ticked all the boxes for beer.
Besides, JP doesn't use any barley, wheat, or rye. He also doesn't use oats because there is a large swath of celiacs that still cannot have oats.
Discover how JP comes up with new ingredients for gluten-free beer. JP has sixteen years of experience brewing beer but still reads a lot to develop new beers. When reading, he is particularly interested in the history of the beer, why it was brewed, its ingredients, and the challenges faced.
Origin and Different Types of BeerJP shares with us the different types of beers. Basically, most beers are defined by national origin. The three top ones are Germany and Austria, Central European, England and Belgian. However, with gluten-free beer, there is more freedom.
Customer Favorites at Bierly Brewing
JP takes us through customers' favorite gluten-free beers. He also discloses his favorite and how two Bierly beers came to be named after his sons.
JP's Recommended Gluten-free DestinationsFind out why JP recommends the Portland metro area in northwestern Oregon, Seattle, and the west coast area as a top destination for Gluten-free travelers. JP also shares his Gluten-free travel plans and what he is looking forward to experiencing in these places.
Connect with Bierly BrewingFollow Bierly Brewing on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
Find out more about their gluten-free menu on the web at Bierly Brewing
Learn about brewing beer gluten-free at home
Journey with Travel Gluten FreeGet the BEST all-natural gluten-free travel cosmetics at Lemongrass Spa!
Find cool gluten-free swag at my gluten-free swag shop
The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free will walk you through planning and enjoying your next gluten-free travel adventure!
Follow Travel Gluten Free on Social Media
Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, Instagram
*Spread the love of Travel Gluten Free podcast and share this episode with a friend*
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