Here are some thoughts on how I travel gluten-free on airplanes. Together we will keep the "Gluten Monster" away. I hope this can help you in your travels.

We have all had our terrible times at a restaurant. It doesn't matter if it is your local diner or a 5 Star restaurant--it is hard to have somebody make our food if the smallest crumb can make you sick, then ruin your day or week. With a little preparation on your part, you can go on a cruise or dine on food made for a king or queen.

With a positive attitude, smart planning, a few tips and a measure of trust, you can get out and enjoy camping, hiking, biking, boating and picnicking. Here are some suggestions that will variously keep you gluten-free from the local state park to the Grand Canyon and the Alaskan backcountry.

Food shopping and dining in France, the land of patisserie (pastry) and bread (pain) can be better than "pain-less." This article gives information on gluten-free products and communicating the needs of a celiac traveler.