When you live with celiac disease, travel looks a little different. There are no carefree decisions to pop into any café on the corner or try whatever smells good from a street vendor. Instead, there is research, preparation, and backup plans tucked into your bag right next to your passport. At first, this can feel like a burden. But over the years, traveling gluten-free has taught us something surprising.

Between the tourist traps and menus that look promising but are not celiac-safe, it can be tricky to figure out where to go. The good news is that some of the very best gluten-free spots in the city are not just safe, they are delicious enough to impress even your gluten-eating travel companions. These three are the ones we keep going back to again and again…

From worrying about what you will eat, to planning every meal in advance, to navigating language barriers, it is easy to think that gluten-free travel is more work than play. But here at Celiacs in Europe, we believe that gluten-free travel can be joyful. With the right tools, mindset, and preparation, it is possible to spend less time worrying and more time soaking up the beauty of new places, people, and cultures.

Dedicated GF bakeries like these do more than provide safe food. They give celiacs the chance to enjoy the same simple pleasures as any other traveler. Here are five of our favorite GF bakeries that deserve a spot on your travel itinerary….

These are some key ways we can all be more responsible travelers in Europe, helping preserve the places we love to visit so that others can love them too.

While tools like Google Translate might work for everyday phrases, they often fall short when it comes to communicating something as specific and critical as dietary needs. That’s where professionally translated cards come in.

Last week, I found myself unexpectedly grounded at London Gatwick for a full 24 hours. And while I eventually made it home, it wasn’t without some real moments of panic, frustration, and a healthy dose of problem-solving under pressure. It reminded me of something I try to tell my clients all the time…

Let’s talk about the gluten-free elephant in the cabin: airline food is deeply unreliable. You can do everything right and still find yourself halfway over the Atlantic with nothing but an underripe banana and a juice box. After years of navigating long-haul flights with celiac disease, I’ve figured out what works…

Between the high level of awareness, the AIC’s accreditation program, and an entire culture that actually believes safe food should also taste good, Florence is a dream destination for anyone who eats gluten-free.

Europe is quickly becoming one of the safest and most enjoyable regions in the world for gluten-free travel, and the rest of the world is playing catch-up. Here’s why.

Greek cuisine is all about simple, fresh ingredients and the joy of sharing mezedes (small plates) with friends and family. But for us gluten-free travelers, finding celiac-safe versions of moussaka, baklava, or a classic souvlaki can feel like searching for buried treasure.

The European Union has some of the strictest food labeling regulations in the world, but there are a few nuances that every gluten-free traveler should know. Let’s break it down in a way that’s clear, practical, and helpful for your next trip.

You CAN have your baguette and eat it too! I'm your gluten-free fairy godmother at Celiacs in Europe, and I'm here to turn your traveler pumpkin into a carriage full of safe, scrumptious treats.

With a little prep (and some help from people who really get it), traveling gluten-free in Europe is totally doable…and actually really fun! If you're planning a trip (or just dreaming about one), here are a few things we wish we could tell every gluten-free traveler before they pack their bags…

Whether you're heading to Spain, France, Greece, Germany, or Portugal, you can now book a consultation with a trained local expert who…