I have special dietary needs such as gluten-free bread and non-dairy drinks. Will I be able to find these items while traveling in Europe?If you're going to be eating out a lot, you should not expect that all European restaurants will be able to accommodate your dietary needs.
- Srikant Gupta, San Jose
However, you can carry small index cards, translated into the languages of the countries you'll be visiting, that specify your allergies and requirements. You can make your own using a phrase book or asking for help from a native speaker or language teacher.
Several Web sites also offer this service, including Selectwisely.com and Dietarycard.com. On the latter site, for example, you can have a gluten-free card translated into about 25 languages for $6.50 per language.
You should also do some research before you leave and try to find health food stores in the cities you'll be visiting. And if your hotel offers breakfast, ask if it has gluten-free breads and soy milk.
Also, consult with your doctor. You may want to take along a self-injectable epinephrine shot in case you have a serious allergic reaction to foods. If you do this, make sure you have a signed consent form from your doctor.
A group of six adults is interested in visiting the air museum at Monino, near Moscow. Can you give us information about arranging a trip?
- Janet Black-Yznaga, San Diego
The best way to visit the museum is to book a trip through a tour company (the museum's Web site is in Russian only). The Russian National Group, which represents the Russian National Tourist Office (www.russia-travel.com) in the United States, offers a tour of the museum, plus transportation and an English-speaking guide for about $200 per person for a group of six. But you'll need to book your visit at least two weeks in advance and provide your passport number. Call them at (877) 221-7120.
The museum is open daily except Sunday and Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It closes at 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
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