Country guide
Chile: A Gluten Free Guide
Chile is not the celiac paradise that Argentina is next door, there's no restaurant allergen law, rural options are slim, and staff awareness is inconsistent at best. That said, the Chilean diet leans naturally gluten free, Santiago has a growing dedicated GF scene, and if you're willing to live on
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Kenya: A Gluten Free Guide
Kenya is a brilliant country to travel through as a celiac. celiac awareness is virtually zero, but the traditional diet is naturally gluten free, fresh food is abundant, and self-catering is easy and enjoyable.
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Mauritania: A Gluten Free Guide
- Mauritania
- Travel
- 22 Mar, 2026
Mauritania is not an easy destination for celiacs. Awareness of gluten and celiac disease is effectively zero, and outside Nouakchott you won't find a single dedicated GF product. That said, the country's cuisine is rice- and meat-heavy enough that eating naturally gluten free is possible — especial
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Peru: A Gluten Free Guide
Peru is not a country that has caught up with celiac disease. When I was there in 2019, GF labelling was essentially non-existent outside Lima, and restaurant staff in rural areas were more likely to be baffled by the question than helpful. That said, Peru's traditional Andean diet is built on potat
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Senegal: A Gluten Free Guide
Senegal is a manageable country for celiacs, largely because so much of the traditional food is naturally gluten free. Thieboudienne and mafé are safe, filling, cheap, and available everywhere. Supermarkets stock no gluten free substitutes to speak of, so if you rely on GF bread or pasta, you'll nee
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A Complete Guide to Gluten Free Bolivian Restaurant Dishes
Before visiting Bolivia, we did zero research into restaurant food and regretted it deeply. The menus were indecipherable, even with a working knowledge of Spanish. It was difficult to work out what each dish contained, never mind whether it was gluten free or not.
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Bolivia: A Gluten Free Guide
Bolivia is one of the more challenging countries to travel through as a celiac. When eating out, there are naturally gluten free dishes, but the level of cross-contamination is high, and wheat flour finds its way to a surprising number of items. If cooking for yourself, naturally gluten free food is
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South India: A Gluten Free Guide
India is a beautiful, diverse country with rich food traditions. The South, in particular, is an excellent destination for gluten-free travellers thanks to its reliance on rice, lentils, coconut, vegetables, and spices. This guide focuses on South India, where we spent three weeks exploring, eating
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Argentina: A Gluten Free guide
Argentina is surprisingly on it with celiac disease. There is huge awareness of the condition, even in remote parts of the country, and gluten free essentials are widely available in the larger supermarket chains. With a small amount of consideration for which restaurants you visit, it is very feasi
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Morocco: A Gluten Free Guide
Morocco is a brilliant place to travel; it has a vibrant culture, interesting landscapes and lovely people. Cycling for 3 months through Morocco taught us that this fantastic country is also one of the toughest for gluten-free travellers. This guide breaks down exactly what food is available off the
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Spain: A Gluten Free Guide
Ahhh Spain, lovely Spain. The weather’s (mostly) good, landscapes varied, and gluten free food is abundant. Celiac disease is well known, and there are some good government and third-party resources to help with eating out gluten free. With a bit of care, you can easily travel in Spain and successfu
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