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Happy Celiac is a team of celiacs, celiac supporters, and celiac friendly individuals determined to give you all the tools you need to travel worry-free<\/strong> and eat safely<\/strong> anywhere in the world. We want every celiac to be a happy celiac and we know with our help you\u2019ll be just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Celiac is me, it\u2019s you, it\u2019s us. Whether you’re a celiac, gluten-intolerant, have a wheat allergy, or simply follow a strict gluten-free diet, join our Happy Celiac community so you can discover how gluten-free friendly this world truly is while planning your next vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every celiac deserves to be a happy celiac<\/p>\nBen & Jazzy, Founders of Happy Celiac<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

About the Creators of Happy Celiac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m Ben, the happy celiac that has always dreamed of traveling the world. But when I got diagnosed with celiac disease that dream was put on the back burner. As we all know, celiac disease makes traveling extremely difficult. However, I got my bearings and met my partner in crime, Jazzy (a super supportive non-celiac) who too shared the dream of seeing the world, and together we were determined not to let my diagnosis stop us from seeing out our dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally in 2012, that dream came true. Since then Jazzy and I have been traveling the world non-stop<\/strong>! Exploring countries, meeting new people, living in new places, discovering different cuisines, but most importantly eating our way around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a celiac I would never have imagined that living a life as a nomad would have been possible, but with my lust to travel, Jazzy\u2019s support, the growing gluten-free industry, our awesome research skills, and determination to fulfill our travel dream, we made it happen. Actually, we are still making it happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why We Created Happy Celiac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we began to travel, we realized there wasn\u2019t much information out there about traveling gluten-free, and what was there wasn\u2019t very helpful. This lead to a lot of sick days, learning, discovering, and of course eating. And now, after 6 years of traveling gluten-free, we\u2019ve picked up a lot of tricks, tips, and knowledge about gluten-free friendly restaurants to now safely navigate a gluten-free diet anywhere in the world<\/strong>. There was no way we were going to keep all this knowledge to ourselves! We needed to share it and show the gluten-free community just how gluten-free friendly this world could be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If I have helped just one person in exploring a new location, be it in the city or countryside, within their own country and\/or on foreign lands, I will feel as though I have succeeded.<\/p>\nRalph Waldo Emerson<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

With all we\u2019ve learned and continue to learn, we want to empower celiacs, gluten-intolerants, and strict gluten-free eaters to travel the world regardless of their dietary needs. Because gluten-free travel isn\u2019t just possible, it can be easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just because you have a restricted diet doesn\u2019t mean you need to lead a restricted life. We are here to equip you with all the tools you need to reclaim your life, to travel worry-free,<\/strong> and to eat safely<\/strong> anywhere in the world! As we grow, we hope that Happy Celiac can become your number one trusted resource for eating and traveling gluten-free around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn\u2019t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.<\/p>\nMark Twain<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What You\u2019ll Discover on Happy Celiac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Gluten Free Travel Guide<\/strong>s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From dedicated gluten-free restaurants to gluten-free friendly hotels, you\u2019ll find everything you need to safely vacation in 30+ destinations in the world! You won\u2019t find a more extensive guide or resource anywhere on the internet. These guides are your one-stop shop for traveling anywhere gluten-free. Check out our gluten-free travel guides here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Gluten-Free Translations Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our free translation cards<\/a> are here to help you navigate your strict gluten-free diet in a foreign country and help chefs and restaurants provide you with a safe and delicious meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our cards are: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n