Comments on: Confessions Of A Picky Eating Traveler

By: John

John — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:36:51 +0000

Great article, I think I found my soul mate:) I thought I was the only one like this. I’m so picky, I stay away from salad usually as I can taste the dirt on the lettuce leaves. I guess that taster theory is accurate. As spicy as I get is ketchup.

By: Ottilie

Ottilie — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:17:33 +0000

Thank you for sharing this hilarious and honest take on being a picky eater while traveling! I love how you embrace the adventure of exploring new places, even if food isn’t your focus. It’s a great reminder that there are many ways to experience a culture beyond just the cuisine!

By: funsten

funsten — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 01:47:44 +0000

I totally relate to this! My primary diet is plain chicken breast and almost raw broccoli, and I do like most plain green veggies. I’ll eat plain white rice, baked plain potato an occasional burger and fries, and I do have a favorite pizza place, but it doesn’t vary much from that. I really only eat to exist. Glad to know I’m not alone. I have traveled quite a bit, but the pickings are usually quite slim.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:47:10 +0000

In reply to Lynda.

I know the feeling Lynda. I’m sorry — and feel grateful I’ve naturally moved in the other direction, because I agree, it’s not a choice. Who would choose something that makes social situations so difficult! Wishing you good luck.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 22:09:54 +0000

Just going to slot myself in here amongst my fellow picky eaters! Unlike others I’m getting worse with age. My don’t eat list comes from a variety of reasons though. Eg, gluten, onions and too much dairy upsets my gut. Some things I just don’t like the taste of: mushrooms, avocado, banana, anything slimy etc. And some things just turn my stomach at the thought like pork, lamb, most seafood. Chicken and beef I can sometimes eat, sometimes not. I wish people understood I would rather not be this way. It’s not a choice. Sigh.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:58:59 +0000

In reply to Kimberly. Hey Kimberly, this comment warmed my heart! I truly know how you feel and I promise it gets better. I hope you read the update to this post too -- picky eating travel is possible, and kind of naturally, slowly makes you less picky too. It's a win win!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 23:54:38 +0000

Until recently I was not able to really travel. My travels were mostly to visit friends or family in the US. But now I have more means to start traveling… really traveling but I will admit, being a picky eater has been in the back of my mind. I have always been a picky eater and if it smells bad, I can’t identify it, or it has something in it I don’t like, I simply will not eat it. But reading this post has soothed my mind a little bit. Everyone I know how loves to travel also loves food. I am hard pressed to find fellow picky eaters who want to see the world. And while I knew it would/will not stop me, there was a definite level of fear with the idea of the food I would encounter. So thank you for this post. I am not alone! 🙂

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By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:48:09 +0000

In reply to Madison. Stay tuned, Madison, I have a post with tips for picky eaters coming up soon :)

By: Madison

Madison — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 23:51:49 +0000

This post has helped me so much. I feel the same way about food. I love adventure but I feel like my food phobias get in the way. I’m going to Thailand soon and I’ve found myself already researching just to make sure I won’t starve to death. It’s really reassuring knowing that I’m not the only one who avoids these things but still wants to explore the world.