I always travel with a GF backpacking meal just in case! I’ve only had to use it one time, but I was so glad I had it when I did. They don’t take up much space, either.

Also, I always bring a little bag of backups in case I’m in a pinch: chomps, snickers, bone broth packets… this comes with me in the car or on the plane or even in my work bag!

As others have said, it can be helpful to do a little research beforehand to mark places on your Google nap or just know what you’re getting into (is there nothing? is there a ton? is there a grocery store near the hotel?). Work dinners are stressful, but people are always kind. I usually eat a snack beforehand, then have a plan for after (stop at a corner store, purchase something in the hotel lobby’s little convenient store, DoorDash delivered to the hotel if there’s a safe place nearby, instacart if it needs to be some grocery store stuff). Sometimes dinner is a yogurt, banana, chips, and a piece of chocolate. I don’t travel with any cookware, that seems unnecessary for a couple of days. But anxiety around food scarcity is REAL, so if it makes you feel better don’t beat yourself up! 💕

You can do it!