Ilove people watching at airports, not only do you see some of the best of humanity at the departure and arrival gates (think Love Actually), but it’s also great fun seeing how differently people dress to travel. There are the business suits, the ladies in super fashionable, super impractical outfits – complete with six-inch heels, the surfer dudes who look like they’ve just walked off the beach, and I’ve even seen one person walking around Heathrow in their pyjamas! I, however, travel with comfort in mind, especially when I’m flying long-distance. So I thought I’d share my personal recommendations for…

Are you a fellow SAD sufferer? Don’t let the winter blues get you down – follow these doctors’ tips on fighting seasonal affective disorder… What is SAD? Did you know that the NHS estimates 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – a form of seasonal depression that hits people during the winter months? I’m one of this unlucky group and over the years have built myself a toolkit to manage the symptoms of SAD, which for me usually start to make an appearance around November each year. SAD is common not only in…

Travelling can be an exciting and liberating experience, but the danger of leaving your home and belongings vulnerable to theft or damage can put a damper on the excitement. Fortunately, there are ways to make sure that your house and personal possessions stay safe while you’re away. Here Are Some Tips For Protecting Your Home And Belongings While Travelling: 1、Install a Home Security System: Investing in a home security system is the best way to ensure that your property stays safe while you’re away. Make sure it includes features such as motion sensors, video surveillance, and alarm systems so that…

I’ll admit it, I love checking out some good travel horror stories on reddit, but almost all of us have tales of our own. My own personal travel horror stories include losing phone in Malaysia, having a monkey steal my camera in Bali and Justin leaving a bag with all our travel documents – including passports – on a train! Yup, travel bloggers are in no way immune to holiday fiascos. So, this Halloween I thought I’d get together with some travel blogger buddies to share our scary travel experiences and offer advice on how you can avoid getting yourself…

Here’s some of our tips on how to save money on your travels and ways to find great deals and discounts that allow you to stay in amazing hotels in amazing locations. 1 – Have an open mind If you’re set on a specific location or dates of travel then its gets harder and harder to find a good deal. So, whenever you can, keep an open mind and have a real adventure – visiting wherever the cheapest flights take you! I discovered the beauty of Seville thanks to a cheap flight, and spent three luxurious nights in my own…

Going on holiday can cause quite a few issues for people living with IBS, as I highlighted in a recent post offering my advice on travelling while on the low fodmap diet. One of my top tips was to bring along your own low fodmap snacks, so I thought I’d put together this post on some of the most suitable snacks to take with you when out and about… Low fodmap crisps Ready salted crisps are pretty much the main option for low fodmappers, but there are some that are tastier than others. Good choices are Lightly Salted Kettle Chips…

Discover the best reef safe sunscreen brands according to experienced travel bloggers. Did you know that over 3,500 of the sunscreens currently available can damage marine ecosystems, in particular coral reefs, and that between 6,000 and 14,000 tonnes of this stuff ends up in these areas each year? The danger lies in the chemicals they’re made of. They may be great as UV blockers for our own skin, but they’re doing untold damage to small marine life, from mussels and fish to the coral that sustains them. Not only can these damage the DNA of coral, stopping them from growing…