I find Twitter to be an awesome resource for planning gluten-free meals while both at home and abroad. All you have to do is Tweet where you are going and that you want to eat gluten-free and someone is bound to tweet you back. Here’s an example:
I sent a similar Tweet when look for places to eat in Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Twitter did not disappoint. I got a number of responses for each city that helped me put together a map of places to eat while in the UK. I also connected with a few restaurants and cafe owners who were eager for me to come in and try their gluten-free food while I am in the UK. While I cannot go everywhere, I am going to do my best to eat safely, and obviously 100% gluten-free, while overseas.
A special thanks to these fine Tweeters who gave me some awesome gluten-free tips:
@reynolds79a
http://andreasgfjourney.tumblr.com/
@GlutenFreek
http://www.glutenfreekblog.co.uk/
@HealthJourno
http://foodallergyandintolerance.blogspot.com/
@gf_traveller
http://glutenfreetraveller.com
@cardiffbites
http://www.pinterest.com/cardiffbites/
@MatLee
http://matleereviews.blogspot.co.uk/
@Pulsetta
http://www.pulsetta.com/
@city_bakehouse
http://www.thecity-bakehouse.co.uk/
@want2bakefree
http://iwanttobakefree.blogspot.com/
@PetersWestEnd
http://www.pwerestaurant.co.uk/
Thank you all!
Readers, have you ever used Twitter to help plan your trip?
Yes, I’ve gotten good advice for places to eat both times I’ve visited DC (one of which times I’m currently in the middle of! We enjoyed the much-recommended Busboys & Poets last night).