A Trip to Ireland

It is only appropriate that with St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, I have been daydreaming of rolling green hills, the smell of corned beef piled high on rye bread, and the dark, robust taste of a tall glass of Guinness.

This St. Patrick’s Day is going to even more special knowing that this summer our family will be heading to Ireland for the first time. To say that we are excited is an understatement! This has been a trip I have wanted to take for many, many years and we are finally going to go. In fact, the picture above is of the Waterford Castle in Waterford, Ireland where we will be staying for part of our trip. How cool is that?!

As anyone with severe food allergies knows, taking a trip anywhere--however long or short--involves lots and lots of planning but a trip overseas will take that much more planning. This will be especially important since Ireland is known for their ample use of butter and cheese. Two key ingredients our teen is allergic to. I will be spending the next couple of months showing you some of the different steps we are taking to ensure that not only will our allergic teen enjoy this trip but that it will also be a safe one for her. Some of the things we will look at will include?

·      Should you book a tour or travel on your own?
·      What are the best types of accommodations for families with severe food allergies?
·      What can we order if eating out?
·       What type of medicine do I need to bring with us?
·       What to do if you or your child has an allergic reaction?
·       Are there any resources available that will make the planning go easier?

It is my hope that these guidelines will help other families who would love to do more travelling but are worried about the idea of being so far away and are not sure how to accomplish this with food allergies.

Let the travels begin!