Jet lag: what the evidence says actually helps
Why flying east feels worse, how to shift your body clock before you leave, and what health agencies say about light, caffeine, naps and melatonin.
Health & safety
Vaccines, medicines, jet lag and staying safe, based on official health advice.
Ebola in DRC: Travel Advice and Health Checks
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is active and widespread. Most travellers face low risk, but check entry rules, vaccines and health screening before you go.
Travel Vaccines and Malaria Tablets: How Far Ahead to Book
Book travel health advice 4 to 6 weeks before departure, or earlier. Some vaccines need several doses and malaria tablets must be started before you fly.
Flying with a Food Allergy or Coeliac Disease: What to Know
Airlines and airports cannot guarantee allergen-free food. Here is how to prepare, what to carry, and what to check before you fly.
Travelling with medicines: what to check before you fly
Check if your medicine is allowed at your destination, carry the right paperwork, and pack it correctly for the flight. A practical pre-travel guide.
Travellers' diarrhoea: prevention, treatment and when to see a doctor
The most common travel illness, explained from CDC and NHS guidance: safer food and water choices, what helps when it starts, and the warning signs that need a doctor.
Your pre-travel health checklist
When to see a travel health professional, which vaccines to ask about, how to carry medicines across borders, and what to pack, based on CDC, NHS and WHO guidance.