I used to hit the snooze button several times before dragging myself out of bed and hitting the gym, all the while feeling sorry for myself. That was until I came across an article that talked about how chronic diseases are linked to lack of physical exercise. Now, I readily bounce out of bed, quickly […]
India is one of my favourite countries to travel in. I know it’s dirty in places, I know I’ll get the inevitable ‘Delhi belly’ and I know I will probably get ripped off at some point or another. But India truly is a wonderful country! I love the culture, the sights, the sounds. It’s chaotic […]
When you are planning a trip abroad, then something that you are likely to forget about is what to do if you get sick when you’re away. When you’re abroad you’re out of your comfort zone, may not speak the language, and may not know what is around you to help. So taking care of […]
This week I bring to you one of the last of my maternity-cover posts, wow how time flies when you’re metaphorically and physically drowning in dirty nappies and breast milk! I am scheduling this post as an 85kg pregnant lady who can’t even walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath. HOPEFULLY […]
It’s only a couple of weeks until baby and I make our first trip overseas, woohoo! While we are away I am determined to keep up my fitness regime and this weeks’ guest post written by Aisling is perfect from some mental preparation! What if travel is jeopardising your health? You read the title, and […]
If you’re a seasoned traveler like me, you’re no stranger to jet lag! Also known as flight fatigue, it is a result of air travel across different time zones. This temporary disorder can cause fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, sweating, nausea, indigestion, and daytime sleepiness. There are a number of things that work effectively to […]
Five years ago I set off on a 6 month backpacking trip. Whilst sat in coffee shop in Vientiene, Laos about 3 months in, a fellow traveller noticed that I was feeling a little under-the-weather and offered me the remaining three Berocca he had left in his tube. Having always been taught not to accept […]
© Hayley Stainton Photolite theme by Flythemes