Health & Wellness

How to Stay Healthy While Travelling

Sleep, food, movement and hygiene habits that help you enjoy your trip instead of feeling run down.

Editorial TeamNovember 4, 20261 min read

Long journeys, new food and disrupted sleep can leave you feeling tired or unwell on a trip. Simple habits help you stay well and enjoy every day.

On the journey

  • Drink water regularly, especially on flights.
  • Get up and move every couple of hours.
  • Wash or sanitise hands before eating.
  • Pack healthy snacks.

At your destination

  1. Protect your sleep: use an eye mask and earplugs, and adjust to local time quickly.
  2. Walk as much as you can — it's the best way to explore.
  3. Balance indulgent meals with fruit, vegetables and water.
  4. Be food and water safe — check local advice about tap water.
  5. Use sunscreen, even in winter sun and snow.
Travel health kitPack plasters, pain relief, rehydration sachets, any regular medication and a copy of your prescriptions.

Before you go

Check if you need any vaccinations or health precautions for your destination, ideally several weeks before travel. Buy travel insurance that covers medical care.

If you feel unwell

Rest, drink fluids and seek local medical help if symptoms are severe or don't improve. Your travel insurer can often recommend clinics.

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