• Europe - Travel Tips

    Madrid’s amazing museums – and when to visit for free

    Madrid is the perfect destination for culture vultures; I was shocked to discover how many museums and cultural centres the city has to offer. During my pre-trip research I came across more and more great spots and so thought I’d put together this little guide to provide travellers with a one-stop shop for info on Madrid’s museums. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re into fine art or niche subjects, but the entry price for some of the museums are quite steep. Maybe that’s just my view, having grown up with free access to London’s amazing selection of museums, but further…

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    Low Fodmap Snacks that are Perfect for Travellers with IBS

    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…

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    The Best Reef Safe Sunscreen Brands

    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…