About us
The family behind Glutendtrotters: travel, food and gluten-free life.
At Glutendtrotters, we believe that traveling and enjoying great food shouldn’t be a problem for people with celiac disease. We are a blog dedicated to making your gluten-free adventures easier, safer and more delicious.
We were born out of a shared passion: to explore the world while taking care of our health and that of our community. The team is formed by Rita, with more than 20 years of experience in tourism; Manuel, chemical engineer and technology expert; and of course, our girls, Aitana, Paola and Manuela, three other adventurers.
Together we created this space where other travelers like us and with the same restrictions can find inspiration, practical advice and recommendations.
On this page, you will discover who we are, what motivates us and how we work every day to be your ally in every trip and every recipe. We want you to feel that you are not alone in this journey, because gluten-free travel is possible and can be unforgettable.
How Glutendtrotters was born
The idea for Glutendtrotters was born at Christmas 2022. Our daughter Manuela has celiac disease. We love to travel, discover new places and live experiences, but Manuela’s disease made every trip a challenge. Despite being lovers of improvisation, we had to plan every detail regarding food, which restaurants to go to and to find out if we could find a variety of gluten-free products in that destination.
That’s when we realized we were not alone. Many people with celiac disease, like us, were looking for resources to enjoy carefree travel. That’s how Glutendtrotters was born: a project that combines our passion for traveling with celiac disease.
From that moment on, both Manuel and I have had a clear objective: to become a trusted guide for those who, like you, want to explore the world without giving up their health or the pleasures of the country’s gastronomy. Every post, recommendation and recipe we share with you is designed for you to enjoy without fear.
Rita and Manuel
We are Rita and Manuel, a couple passionate about travel, gastronomy and continuous learning. Together we founded Glutendtrotters with the mission to make life easier for people with celiac disease and demonstrate that gluten-free travel is not only possible, but also enjoyable and enriching.
I have more than 20 years of experience in tourism, especially in hotels, and I’ve always been passionate about traveling and discovering new places. Now, together with Manuel, we plan every trip down to the smallest detail: hotels, restaurants where we can eat worry-free, and the must-see spots.
Another of my passions is cooking. Given Manuela and Manuel’s condition, I take great care preparing gluten-free food, from starters to desserts. In the section dedicated to cooking you’ll find some of our recipes.
Manuel is a chemical engineer and teacher, among other subjects, of biology. He’s in charge of the technical side of the blog, making sure your experience on the site is fast and smooth.
He has Hashimoto’s disease, the autoimmune variant of hypothyroidism, and shares the celiac genes with Manuela, so he doesn’t eat gluten either. Ever curious, he loves traveling and searching together for new destinations and restaurants without any fear.
Aitana is the oldest of my daughters and the family’s instagrammer: she runs our social media, posts Instagram stories and Facebook posts, and keeps an eye on our followers.
She also loves to travel to expand her photo book, even though flying isn’t her favorite part. Luckily, her excitement for new places usually wins over the fear.
Paola is the middle of my three daughters, and her natural creativity makes her the best candidate in the family for our recipe section: at Glutendtrotters she’s my personal assistant for our most delicious recipes, especially desserts.
She’s passionate about TV series and about travel, even to places we’ve visited before. Her dream destination is Vietnam.
Manuela is the youngest of the family. She’s had celiac disease since she was one, so she’s never known what it’s like to eat gluten. She’s a whirlwind: she loves painting, doing make-up like her sisters, and dressing up every day.
Although she doesn’t play a leading role on the website, Manuela was the turning point that gave this project its gluten-free travel focus.
All together, we form the imperfectly perfect Glutendtrotters team. We want our website to be more than just a blog: a meeting point for passionate travelers, lovers of good food and curious to find support, inspiration and solutions to enjoy a gluten-free lifestyle.
Our commitment
At Glutendtrotters, our commitment is to you, the celiac community that seeks to live and travel without fear, enjoying unique experiences without worrying about gluten. Every decision we make and every piece of content we create is guided by our values of trust, transparency and dedication.
Promoting gluten-free travel
We know how complicated it can be to plan a trip when you have celiac disease. From finding safe restaurants to choosing hotels that understand your dietary needs, the challenges are real. That’s why we do our best to research and personally test every recommendation we share.
Our travel guides are designed to help you enjoy each destination with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you will be able to eat and stay safely.
How can you collaborate with us?
At Glutendtrotters, we love to join forces to reach further and grow our community. If you share our passion for travel, gluten-free food or would simply like to be part of this project, we would love to meet and work with you!
Are you a brand or a company?
If you represent a brand that shares our values of trust, safety and quality, we can collaborate to create authentic content that connects with our community. From sponsored articles to product reviews, we work with you to convey messages that are relevant and aligned with the needs of people with celiac disease and travelers.
Among our collaboration options: promotion of gluten-free products or services, celiac-friendly tourist destination campaigns, creation of exclusive content (recipes, guides, reports) and collaborations through affiliates or customized agreements.
Contact us at info@glutendtrotters.com for more information.
Are you a reader with something to tell?
We love hearing stories and recommendations from our readers. If you’ve discovered an amazing restaurant, a celiac-friendly destination or have an experience that might inspire others, feel free to share it with us.
Your contribution can be part of our blog, helping more people to live and travel gluten-free in a safer and more enjoyable way.
Contact us at ritanaboni@glutendtrotters.com or leave a comment on one of the articles.
Where to start reading?
We are Cantabrians, and our beloved Tierruca has a special place in our hearts. So if you don’t know where to start reading, we recommend you start with our posts about Cantabria. Here is a small sample of where you can start:
- Tips for traveling to Cantabria
- What to see in Cantabria in 5 days
- What to see in Cantabria in 7 days
- What to visit in Santander in 1 day
I hope you enjoy each of the articles. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me.
Bon voyage, Glutendtrotters!
