Y'all, traveling can be a bit much right? I personally love traveling but that doesn't mean it is any less anxiety-causing for me.
Cause y'all know what happens. All the news stories leading up to your trip start with "PLANE CRASHES" or "SECURITY SCARE DELAYS FLIGHTS". Not the best things to see before you embark on a trip of your own. Add in allergies and you just increase your stress level to a 10... am I right?
I'm not going to sit here and type out a post like I'm some nomad that knows what it's like to travel the globe.
I am just sharing what I've learned from my very few experiences and hope that maybe some little bit helps you.
However, I'd like to state I am a firm believer that everyone should travel in a way that works for them. Especially when it comes to traveling with food preferences/allergies/intolerances, everyone is going to travel differently.
Just don't be a jerk when you travel, no one wants you to be that. ;)
Just don't be a jerk when you travel, no one wants you to be that. ;)
Keep your body in Tip-Top Shape
I think the best way to prepare for travel is to prepare your body for travel and continue to keep it up while you travel. Germs are EVERYWHERE. While I'm not a HUGE germaphobe, I do think the one time in your life where you need to be is when you travel.
- Take some immune boosting supplements (such as elderberry) to fight off germs.
- Pack hand sanitizer and use it like its going out of style.
- Bring an extra pillowcase just in case the hotel one looks scetch-mago 🤭
- Bring an empty water bottle and keep it with you at all times to stay hydrated.
- Try NOT to stress as this will compromise everything above and lead to sickness.
#GLUTENFREEISLIFE
Here is the deal Y'all, I know how STRESSFUL eating outside your house can be when you are gluten-free (or insert other food allergies/intolerance here).
If you are traveling overseas, know that the many food systems in countries abroad are 10x better in the U.S. You will eat better, feel better, and won't get looked at funny when ordering the allergen menu. By all means, plan some cool places to eat, but don't do so that it ruins your trip because you are stressed about eating. Bring snacks, hit up the local grocery stores, and (as stupid as this sounds) just hope for the best. 🤞🏻
If you are traveling overseas, know that the many food systems in countries abroad are 10x better in the U.S. You will eat better, feel better, and won't get looked at funny when ordering the allergen menu. By all means, plan some cool places to eat, but don't do so that it ruins your trip because you are stressed about eating. Bring snacks, hit up the local grocery stores, and (as stupid as this sounds) just hope for the best. 🤞🏻
Travel in Comfort
This is pretty much a no brainer. As much as the old soul in me liked the idea that at one time Americans dressed up to travel, the lazy girl in me likes the idea of throwing on my Adidas and favorite F21 leggings. So, travel in what makes you feel comfy and good.
All in All, just relax
This is definitely easier said than done. This is coming from the over-thinking QUEEN. But when it comes down to it I can pinpoint all my travel meltdowns to my over-thinking, nervous tendency.
I've found having those little things that can help calm you relax. Mine is always a book. Give me a book, stick some headphones in my ears, and my blood pressure should lower ;) But find that one thing that can help distract you from the travel, relax you, and everything should be alright.
