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Safe Dining in Durham
We all know that living with food allergies is challenging, especially while eating out. We need to be diligent and vigilant to ensure that we do not end up in the bathroom all evening or worse that we do not end up in the hospital. To add to our cautious...
The World’s Largest
Recently this Allergic Traveler had the opportunity to play tourist locally. An old friend came to town and I wanted to show her some of the unique characteristics North Carolina has to offer. About 20 minutes from here, in Jamestown, NC lives the largest dresser in...
GFAF Event comes to Raleigh
I’m so excited. In just a few weeks time, this Allergic Traveler gets to cover the Gluten Free and Allergen Free Wellness Event. It is such a great conference put on by some amazing people with a great purpose. Which is what you ask? Well to begin with it helps to...
Crashing on Someone’s Couch
As we age, we tend to want more. No longer are we willing to sleep on the floor, stay in the university dorm, or bunk in a youth hostel. There comes a time when we decide we have grown out of this era of roughing it and want some decent accommodations. There is an...
Where do allergens hide?
If you do not have food allergies, then you probably know the basics about an allergic reaction. You know that certain foods make certain people sick or could kill them. But did you know that allergens are hiding in so many more things than just food? It requires more...
Bullying and Food Allergies
Recently I (Allergic Traveler) had a conversation with a mom of child with food allergies about bullying. She was amazed that I am still bullied as an adult. I guess it has been happening my whole life that I have come to accept it, so to speak. Bullying of...
Why I choose to live
If you are an avid reader of this blog (thank you!), you know I have food allergies and I love to travel. I want to share with you today why I choose to live. I often get comments from people saying things like “how can you eat there?” or “how can you travel?” or my...
Food Allergy Awareness Week
What does Food Allergy Awareness Week mean to you? All over the country, countless devoted families are working hard to bring more awareness to our cause. There are walks being held, bake sales, car washes, concerts, fundraisers etc… Here at Allergic Traveler...
Part II of Gluten Free and Allergen Expo
This Allergic Traveler loves free stuff! Who doesn’t? I don’t necessarily like it because I am cheap but I like it to help introduce me to a product. So when I heard that there was going to be all kinds of free samples at the Gluten Free and Allergen Expo. I...
New products for the Food Allergy Community
It seems like this past weekend, there was food allergy shows all across the country and in Canada! I love that. Congrats to everyone who threw these shows. Thank you for doing this. I appreciate the difference you are making in the food allergy and gluten free...
Win Tickets to Allergy Friendly Event
What are you doing Saturday? What about meeting me at the Gluten and Allergen Free Wellness Event in Charlotte? I am looking forward to this event for multiple reasons. 1) I get to hang with some of the savviest foodies in the industry 2) I get to learn...
10 Tips for Traveling With Your Food Allergic Child
We have another guest blogger this month. Meet Rachel. She has some great tips for traveling with food allergies. You can also check out her site www.momversusfoodallergy.com She gave me ideas that I did not even think of! Thanks Rachel! - Tarah, Allergic...