Life of an Upside Down Woman

          ✈️ Traveling with Food Allergies and Intolerances Sucks —Here’s How I Make It Work Let’s be real— food allergies and intolerances are tough in everyday life , but they become a whole new level of complicated when you’re traveling. One of the most common questions I get is: "How do you safely eat while traveling?" Well, here's the honest truth: I rely on a mix of research, blind faith, and lots of planning —especially before I even book the trip. 🚗 Road Trips = Less Stress When traveling by car in the U.S., I feel a lot more in control. I pack a cooler stocked with safe, go-to foods: Gluten-free sandwiches Roasted chicken and rice Gluten-free cookies and chips LOTS of water I stop at gas stations to use their microwaves if I need to heat up a meal, and I keep a stash of utensils on hand. It’s not glamorous—but it works. ✈️ Air Travel = A Whole Different Beast Flying is way more stressful, especially with food restrictions. He...

If you're dreaming of volcanic beaches, moody Atlantic sunsets, and a break from the typical vacation scene, this one’s for you. ✈️  Day 1: Midnight Arrival & Tramp Stamps Tenerife was cloaked in darkness when I landed. After being directed to the “Third Country” line at passport control (not to be confused with  third-world , thank you very much), I waited for my turn. The agent scanned my passport, ensured I wasn’t a felon or heretic, and gave me a stamp—a proud new "tramp stamp" for my travel book. Bags collected, I found the shuttle through  LoveHolidays.com  and boarded, just in time for Peter Cetera to serenade us with  “It’s Hard for Me to Say I’m Sorry.”  Very fitting, since we waited another hour for stragglers to join. My hotel was located an hour away on the other side of the island. By the time I checked in—at 2 a.m.—I was running on fumes. The receptionist was chipper; I was not. I nodded through his rapid-fire information dump, dragged my ...