Travelling and staying in shape don’t normally go hand in hand. We all know a vacation is the time for over-indulging, treating yourself, and then coming home feeling about 15lbs heavier! However, I personally think time out of your routine is a great opportunity to prioritise your health. With fewer pressures and commitments, why not…
Category: Travel Tips
39 Essential Tips For Staying Healthy And Happy While Travelling
Travelling is medicine for the soul, but as anyone who’s caught the wanderlust bug knows, it’s not always glamorous. Many grand adventures, especially when venturing off-the-beaten-path come with their fair share of bumps, bruises, germs and stresses. It can be tempting to feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the idea of leaving life’s comforts at home….
The Body Coach’s advice on how to find motivation to work out while you’re travelling
Staying motivated to work out can be tough, especially when we’re in holiday mode. For lots of people, exercise is the last thing you want to be doing when you could be lying on a beach with a mojito in your hand. But travelling doesn’t have to stop you from keeping fit and healthy, and…
The Body Coach’s tips for cooking fast healthy meals while you’re travelling
There’s only one other thing I love more than eating amazing food, and that’s enjoying a banging meal with family and friends. When you’re travelling you’ll probably find yourself eating out a lot, but one of the great things about staying in a hostel is that lots of them have awesome kitchens, which means you…
The Body Coach’s recipe for banging breakfast burrito
Mexicans have got it right by eating big burritos for breakfast. Ditch the sugary cereal and give this one a go. It’s packed full of goodness and tastes banging. And a great recipe for cooking while you’re travelling. Post-workout Prep:10 mins Cook: 15 mins Ingredients 1 x 415g tin of refried beans Large bunch of…
The Body Coach’s recipe for Spanish Saussie
If you like a bit of Spanish sausage this one is perfect for you. It’s basically a one-tray breakfast that everyone can dig into. The chorizo gives this dish all its flavour but if you prefer normal sausages, feel free to swap them. Reduced-carb Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins Ingredients 4 chorizo sausages, cut into…
The best restaurants in Lisbon to eat like a local
Portugal’s capital lives up to its reputation as an ‘it’ place in Europe, with elegant Pombaline architecture, more historical attractions than you can poke a stick at, and a magical glow come sundown. Oh yeah and food – it has mighty fine food. Whether you want to save or splurge (because let’s face it, if…
The best cafes in Stockholm for your fika fix
Swedes adore coffee, so it’s no wonder that there seems to be a café on every corner in Stockholm. Every afternoon, locals huddle in cafés for daily fika, a tradition of chatting over coffee and a cinnamon bun. I know you’re thinking, ‘what’s so special about that?’ but Sweden takes its fika seriously, to the point…
Your guide to Central Asia – everything you need to know to travel the Stans
Mention that you’re travelling to the Stans and you’ll most likely be met with a fleeting look of confusion. The where? The five countries of Central Asia have been under the radar but don’t expect that for much longer. With incredible mountain scenery, Silk Road architecture, thriving Soviet-era cities, nomadic culture and some of the…
Water wonderland: sailing around Komodo National Park
Set amidst the arid mountains of East Nusa Tenggara and plunging into pristine waters is a location so untouched and remote, it’s easy to see why the world’s largest lizard calls Komodo National Park home. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the centre of the Indonesian archipelago, is the perfect place to explore by…
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