Eat Your Way Through Italy!
Buongiorno! As if Italy didn't have enough to love already, Spokin users are sharing glowing reviews of the country's allergy-friendly options. Since 2014, European laws have required allergen information to be provided at all restaurants and cafes. As a result, it is not unusual to find allergen grids in restaurants and separate gelato scoopers at gelatarias. Explore by city with our maps, see reviews shared by Spokin users, treat your sweet tooth with our gelato guide, and follow our Spokin world travelers to help plan your own allergy-friendly vacation to beautiful Italy.
The Best and Worst Airlines for Traveling with Food Allergies
Airlines and food allergies have been making headlines. Now more than ever we can empower ourselves — with Spokin, know before you fly! From First Class to Grounded and everything in between, we present our first ever 2018 Spokin Airline Rankings! Editorial note: See reviews of the best airports for traveling with food allergies in our 2022 Top Rated Airports Guide!
Scotland + London Nut Allergy-Friendly Travel Itinerary
Hi everyone! My name is Emily, I’m allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, and I just finished traveling to Edinburgh, Scotland and London, England! I ate at a lot of great restaurants and found some amazing sightseeing spots. All of the restaurants in my itinerary were able to accommodate my allergies! My favorite restaurant from my trip is Bertie’s Fish and Chips. See more of my reviews on the Spokin app @nallergy and follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @nallergy to see more of my food allergy journey!
London Food Allergy-Friendly City Guide
There are so many reasons to fall in love with London. From the double decker buses to the British Museum, the Beatles and the Queen — we're obsessed with all things British. For food allergy families, the iconic city is an ideal international destination, and not just because they speak English. Since 2014, restaurants and packaged foods are required by law to provide ingredient information on 14 of the top food allergens (top 8 + sesame, mustard, molluscs, celery, lupin, sulphur dioxides/sulphites). Between these high allergen standards and high tea, we may never leave!
City Guide For New Orleans Food Allergy-Friendly
There is no other city on Earth quite like New Orleans, with its rich cultural heritage, music scene, and of course, food. With restaurants paying more attention to dietary restrictions, New Orleans is also a great city for people with food allergies. Think that powdery beignet or spicy gumbo is off-limits? Think again, and check out our guide for the best places to treat yourself, allergy-friendly style. See the top-rated places shared by Spokin users.
Martha’s Vineyard Food Allergy-Friendly Travel Guide
Massachusetts holds a special place in our hearts. Not only was it the first state in the nation to pass a food allergy restaurant awareness law, but it's also home to our favorite family-friendly retreat — Martha's Vineyard.
From sunrise to sunset, the island is a picture-perfect getaway with its quaint gingerbread cottages, open harbor and epic clay cliffs. All food allergies are welcome, so before you sink your toes in the sand, check out the places that go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home in the Vineyard.
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EAT | TREAT | STAY | PLAY
Brooklyn, New York Food Allergy-Friendly City Guide
If Manhattan’s midtown traffic and Times Square's crowds aren’t your scene, Brooklyn may be the borough for you. With more than 20 distinct neighborhoods – including hipster haven Williamsburg and stroller-central Park Slope – Brooklyn is a thriving, mysteriously cool metropolis in its own rite.
Whether you’re seeking out the hottest restaurants, live music and vintage boutiques or looking for a quiet place to picnic with your family, Brooklyn has you covered. Stroll the tree-lined streets, admire the brownstones and soak up views of the Manhattan skyline from the bank of the East River. Why bother crossing the Brooklyn Bridge when everything you’re searching for is right there? Feel like a local and explore some of our favorite allergy-friendly, family-oriented finds during your next trip.
Flying With Food Allergies
Whether you’re heading out for spring break or to grandma’s for the weekend, air travel is a necessity for millions of people, including those living with food allergies.
Recent headlines have highlighted a key reason why traveling with food allergies is tricky. While food allergies are defined as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, airlines abide by a different set of rules defined by the Air Carrier Access Act. Under these guidelines, a pilot can prevent you from boarding or ask you to get off the plane if you make yourself or your child seem “medically fragile," according to his or her own discretion.
But don’t let the uncertainty surrounding air travel keep you grounded. With a little extra planning and the right resources, every family can have the adventures they deserve.
To clear the air and make flights smoother, we laid out the 16 tips for flying with food allergies, identified the top six “food allergy-friendly” airlines and found a mission-driven mom dedicated to making air travel easier for all of us.
16 Tips for Flying with Food Allergies | 6 Top Food Allergy-Friendly Airlines | No Nut Traveler
Los Angeles Food Allergy-Friendly City Guide
It’s the land of eternal sunshine, celebrity sightings and conscious eating. There are no special requests these restaurants and hotels haven’t heard, so food allergic travelers will feel right at home in La La Land. Let us be your guide as you explore everything from the beaches and canyons to the children’s museum and the shops at Platform.
Expert Food Allergy Travel Advice
Shawna Huffman Owen has helped food allergic families navigate travel to destinations around the globe. Although she doesn't personally manage food allergies in her home, almost 50% of her family clients do.
As an owner of Huffman Travel, Shawna is an expert travel advisor that specializes in international family travel. Shawna shares with Spokin how she designs safe travel for food allergic families and lets us all in on some of her best travel tips.
