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Always do some legwork before you leave. Call your hotel to ask if a refrigerator and microwave are available. Check the Internet to find nearby restaurants that can accommodate the GF diet and stores that carry gluten-free foods.
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If you have a smart phone, investigate apps that help you find GF restaurants. If you find one you like, buy it ahead of time so you know how to use it.
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Pack non-perishable, easy-to-carry, nutritious items, such as nuts, protein bars, small bags of dried fruit or popcorn, or crackers for those times when there really is nothing else to eat.
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If you are traveling by car, pack cereal, instant gluten-free oatmeal, fruit, a loaf of gluten-free bread and a small jar of peanut butter for easy breakfast and lunch options. Go Picnic sells boxed, non-perishable meals for adults and kids.
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If you will have a microwave and refrigerator in your hotel, pack a small cooler with frozen GF burritos, soup, ready-made meals and some homemade quick cooking items.
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Don’t forget a bowl, plastic wrap, sandwich bags and disposable utensils if you are doing any food prep in your hotel room.
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In the airport, look for yogurt, salads, fresh fruit, grilled chicken, plain hamburgers and other gluten-free standbys.
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If you are traveling abroad, get dining cards that outline your gluten-free needs in
the language of the countries you will be visiting. Free cards you can print or get as an app for your iPhone are available at celiactravel.com.
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Even if you don’t see any gluten-free items on a menu, ask. You might be surprised to find that in some foreign countries having gluten-free staples, including bread, on hand is not unheard of.
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If you are visiting family, bring gluten-free pasta, bread, bagels, waffles and other items that you can simply substitute for the gluten-containing parts of the meal.
These are some great tips! I travel a lot and agree with all of the above. One thing was left out, imo, find a local grocery store and buy your products there when traveling.