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Permalink Reply by Ashley on March 3, 2008 at 9:26am

Hi
I just spent a weekend travelling in Sofia, Bulgaria and while I did fall a little off the wagon (some beer, and some vegan cooked desert, and some world renowned yogurt with honey) I think I managed ok. I think forsaking the ideas of perfect nutrition and blended food for that weekend is helpful, plus a commitment to get back on track MOnday morning.

So, I definitely had to get up earlier than my travel mates, go find a grocery store/market/stall somewhere and stock up on snackable veggies - whole cucumbers, carrots and cherry tomatoes, - pus a few nuts and some dried fruit, then some regular fruit. That way, you have bought the food, it's on your person, so that when mealtime comes (at the conference or restuarant or whatever work involves) you cannot let the food that you have already purchased go to waste by eating the cooked fare available. It's a bit of a guilt trip, bit of a planning thing and a bit of acknowledgement that it's ok not to be perfect that weekend.

Does that sound helpful, and I would love to hear what everyone else thinks as travelling is a huge barrier for me as well.

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Permalink Reply by Cary on March 3, 2008 at 11:05am

I'm a touring musician so I can relate. There's a book called "Healthy Highways" by Nikki and David Goldbeck. Its a state by state listing of co-ops, natural grocery stores, raw resteraunts and alot of other good things. I wouldn't travel without it!

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on April 7, 2008 at 1:09pm

Since I am heading down to Florida in a few weeks I am thinking about the same thing. I am planning to bring my Vitamix with me, and hit up the whole foods before we check in. I have already spent some time scoping out the local food stores near where we will be. I could practically pack an extra suitcase for supplies. I did notice some good traveling raw videos on youtube a while back.

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Permalink Reply by FiddleMama on April 7, 2008 at 1:18pm

My friend and fellow GI2MRer just blogged about raw travel and I found it very helpful this past weekend when we were on the road.

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Permalink Reply by shona on April 7, 2008 at 3:52pm

I recently spent a week on Cayman Island... I brought goji berries, agave, some products that i use from www.radicalhealth.com, activated almonds, flax crackers, dulse, and a handheld blending tool. I hit the grocery store after we ckd in and stocked up on fresh fruit, cherry tomatoes, and a some greens. I always ask for a refrigerator in the room and I can't think of a time when I wasn't accommodated. I felt and ate great... didn't put anything in my mouth that my body didn't need or want... and I have to say that i think I even cleansed a little bit with having some of the limitations, but It was all good!!!!! Also, when we dinned out in the evening I satiated myself before we went out so I could snack on some veggies or fresh salad without feeling hungry.

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Permalink Reply by Little Miss Sunshine on April 7, 2008 at 4:59pm

AMAZING! Thanks for all of the great tips everyone! I've been wondering the same things. You took the words right out of my mouth Boogie! :-)

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Permalink Reply by meganthevegan on April 7, 2008 at 7:08pm

Well I don't know where you're staying...but usually there are fruit trees around town where I've been. And instead of stopping at restaurants, just make your way over to the supermarket and buy your meal there...sometimes I'll just buy a couple avocados and eat those for lunch or anything you can think of. You can get really creative. I'd like to tell you how creative you can get, but I also don't know what tools you have availabe, or where you'll be staying. Good luck!

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