Peace of Mind for Travelers With Dietary Constraints
Traveling to a foreign country can be intimidating enough without having to worry about every meal you order. It is hard to convey the severity of a food allergy and ensure that, for instance, the Pad Thai you ordered actually doesn't contain any peanuts.
The other day I came across Food Allergy Translation Cards. By entering your allergy information and the language of the country you will be visiting, you can print out credit-card sized translation cards that will be your guide through your dietary woes. Information is available on more than 175 food allergies and 11 special diets, which can be translated into 22 languages. The cards costs C$8 and you can print out as many copies as you need.
For those who are following faith-based restrictions, zabihah.com offers Halal restaurant recommendations for Muslims while shamash.org offers a list of restaurants that keep kosher.
Bon Appetit!
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