Here are some links to web sites we feel are helpful to people with food restrictions who are traveling or planning to travel.
FARE - Food Allergy Research and Education
Public awareness, information, policy influences
FAACT - Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team
Education Resource Center for Free & Downloadable School Programs & More
Allergic Child
Children focused, original books and information
Allergic Girl Resources
Advocacy, coaching and consulting
Food Allergy Cook Books
Recipes your family will love
Activeaide
Auto injector pouches, EpiPen holders and other aides
Vegetarian Vacations
Vacation tours and accommodations for vegetarians
Globex Travel Health
Pre-travel planning, counseling, immunizations and medications
Passport Health
Immunizations and travel services
Espirit Travel
Individually crafted journeys to Japan and Asia
Go World Travel Magazine
Online magazine about the world's most fascinating places
Travel for Kids
A family travel guide for over 30 countries worldwide.
Foods Matter
UK's only food allergy magazine
Vegweb
Recipes, coupons, cookbooks, newsletters for vegetarians
Veg For Life
Information, networking, resources, tips
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Vegetarian information, recipes, resources
Happy Cow
Vegetarian guide to restaurants & health food stores
Celiac Disease Foundation
Support, information, assistance for celiac disease
Canadian Celiac Association
Information and news
Gluten Intolerence Group
Information and events
Celiac Spruce Association
Celiacs helping Celiacs
Academic Programs International
University study abroad programs
Throughout my life, my severe food allergy to nuts have made me fearful to travel, particularly in countries where I don't speak the language. After reading my food allergy cards the waitstaff always went out of their way to make sure that all of my food was cooked and served without any contact with any of the foods that I am allergic to. We were still, of course, cautious when eating--we stayed away from food stalls and buffets, and we were always insistent that the waiter show the food allergy card to the cook. The cards proved to be one of the best purchases I have ever made.
- Marcia in Korea
I have dealt with you in the past and wanted to let you know that your gluten free translation cards are fantastic! We were in a busy street in the middle of Istanbul and wanted to have lunch on our way to visit Topkapi. I showed your gluten free card and ended up being shown by the owner by way of pointing what I could and could not have. When my meal came, it looked so good our friends ordered the same lunch. It also worked in Rhodes, Greece as the owner advised me they put flour in their rice which is most unusual for me. Thanks to your cards we are able to travel wherever we wish and have absolutely no problem with my gluten free diet. In fact, I feel that we are given superior treatment as the owner normally becomes involved and the cards are taken directly to the chef to confirm that the food is all right for me. I have told many people of your business and I hope they are using it to their advantage as I do.
- Anne in Ontario, Canada
I’m back from Japan and wanted to let you know that your Japanese food allergy card made a tremendous difference! I was able to get very good meals customized to my food requirements. Thanks to you, I did not have a single food related reaction during my entire trip. I really appreciate your extra efforts with the translation and timing. Thanks again!
- Blanche, Pennsylvania
We wanted to let you know how grateful we were to have my husband's food allergies translated into Spanish and Italian. We used your Italian food allergy cards constantly on our trip, as there were numerous occasion when English was not spoken. They were also a tremendous 'ice-breaker'... in one friendly Italian restaurant, the waiter (after he read all of the allergies) threw up his hands, said 'vino' and brought a bottle of wine saying that's all he could have!
- Cathy in Ottawa, Canada
Just to let you know that the cards I ordered in March were amazing. I had my son's food allergies to milk, eggs and nuts translated into Thai by you. We used them everywhere we went and couldn't have survived without them. The staff in the resort in Phuket took the cards to the kitchen and managed to provide safe meals for my son. We did have an incident at breakfast and we think the Special K cereal may have been cross contaminated with nuts. My son had a severe anaphylactic allergy reaction so we used your Emergency card to get us to the hospital. The hotel staff got us a taxi immediately, the taxi driver read the Emergency card and got us to the hospital very quickly. The doctors read the food allergy cards and understood what was going on. They treated him instantly. In summary your food allergy cards and emergency cards were a life-saver for us. Thank you very much. It is a great service you provide.
- Jenny in Australia
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