Common Thread Travels

Fun fact: the town we'll visit on Day 7 of our Rhine River cruise this summer is the actual inspiration for the village in Beauty and the Beast.
Colmar looks almost exactly as it did in the 16th century—timber-framed houses in candy colors, canals lined with flower boxes, and cobblestone lanes built for wandering, not rushing. You'll dock in Breisach and take a short trip into Colmar for a walking tour, or if you'd rather be active, there's a bike tour through the surrounding w**e country or a hike through the Kaiserstuhl, a volcanic region known for its vineyards and unusual landscape.
It's the last port before the ship reaches Basel, Switzerland — the perfect final stop before disembarking. This is one day of the Rhine River Cruise I'm hosting July 4–11, 2027. Comment "COLMAR," and I'll send you the details.

I haven't been doing this for fifteen years, so you won't hear me say "back in my day." What I do have is an unstoppable love of researching travel, helping families travel with gluten-free dietary needs, and helping people avoid expensive mistakes.
If you want a travel advisor who genuinely loves this work, come find your people in my free Facebook group. Link in comments!

Today was amazing! Gluten Freedom Fest delivered on fantastic gf food and great community! I had the best time talking to so many people about traveling while gluten free!! And I had delicious goodies!

Today is the day for Gluten Freedom Festival at Monday Night Brewing The Garage! Come out and enjoy delicious gluten free food and community from 12:00-6:00 pm.

I will be there to discuss traveling gluten free and I will be presenting at 3:00!😁

Come have fun and good food.

Today is Dolly Day! Let’s celebrate by being kind like Dolly! Do something nice for someone, smile more, and make someone’s day just a little better!

I am so excited that Sunday, September 27th, is the Gluten Freedom Festival at Monday Night Brewing The Garage in Atlanta, and if you know my story, you know this one is personal for me, not just professional.
My daughter was diagnosed 5 years ago with Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, so I know firsthand what it feels like to scan a menu with a knot in your stomach, wondering if there's actually something safe to eat. That's part of why I care so deeply about doing this work well, for my own family and for every family I help plan a trip for. So I am looking forward to a whole festival dedicated to food my child can enjoy without fear of being sick!
If you're local, I'd love to see you there! I will have my booth set up for Common Thread Travels in the main taproom, and I will be presenting on stress-free gluten-free travel at 3:00 pm in the amphitheater!
Come by and say hi!

If you want to talk gluten-free, family, and group travel anytime, come join my Facebook group! The link is in the comments.

Three days out from the Gluten Freedom Festival at Monday Night Brewing the Garage, and I am deep in presentation prep mode. I am so excited to share strategies to make traveling gluten-free easier!

If you're coming to the festival Sunday, I would love to see your face in the crowd.

Four days out from The Gluten Freedom Fest! One of my favorite parts of the Gluten Freedom Festival is the conversations — people stopping by to talk travel, ask questions, and swap stories about the best (and worst) GF experiences they've had on the road.
This year I get to share with even more people as a presenter!

If you're coming, come find my booth; I would love to talk to you in person about your travel questions!

Mark your calendar: the Gluten Freedom Festival is happening September 27 at Monday Night Brewing The Garage, and Common Thread Travels will be there! Not only will we be there, but Elizabeth is presenting as well!
If you live with celiac, a gluten sensitivity, or you're just gluten-free curious, this is your people, your vendors, and your community all in one place. Come find our table, ask us anything about planning a safe, stress-free trip, and let's talk about your next vacation.
Want more of this energy year-round? Join our free Facebook group, Gluten-Free Family Trips, Group Travel & Vacations — link in comments.