So let’s be real, the world isn’t pre-designed for people with restrictions such as food allergies. As a food allergy sufferer and a travel extraordinaire, I have come to realize this the hard way. I…
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Traveling Smart With Food Allergies
The number of people diagnosed with food allergies has exploded in recent years. There are now millions of people who have to be very careful about what they eat. Almost all of them are allergic…
Recent Travel Newslinks
This week’s newslinks are meant to serve as a reminder that situations that are troublesome or unclear in the U.S. can be even more confusing abroad. New Luggage Rule in EU Sows Confusion – Is it…
Enjoy the Paella, but know the risks of eating shellfish
Sitting down to a steaming bowl of paella–rice, broth, chorizo, clams and mussels–with a pitcher of Sangria is a fiesta for the tastebuds. It’s also a gastronomic adventure that can lead to serious illness caused…
Help For Travelers With Food Allergies
There’s been a lot of attention paid to food allergies in the last couple years. But what happens to folks with food allergies when they travel overseas? At least 12 million Americans suffer from food…



