You finally get a break – new scenery, new experiences, a chance to unwind. But within a day or two of travelling, your gut is rebelling.

Bloating, constipation, loose stools, discomfort – why does travel wreak havoc on digestion?

Why Travel Messes with Your Gut

Changes in Routine & Meal Timing – Your gut loves consistency, and travel disrupts your usual eating schedule.
Different Water & Food Sources – New bacteria in food and water can temporarily shift gut bacteria balance.
Poor Sleep & Stress from Travel – Travel stress (even the good kind) can activate fight-or-flight mode, slowing digestion.
Lack of Movement – Sitting for long hours in a car or plane can slow gut motility, leading to bloating and constipation.

How to Keep Digestion on Track While Travelling

Start Your Day with Movement – A morning walk revs up digestion and keeps your gut moving.
Stay Hydrated (But Watch Local Water Quality!) – Dehydration worsens constipation. Stick to bottled or filtered water in unfamiliar locations.
Keep Magnesium Handy – Magnesium citrate can prevent travel-induced constipation.
Prioritise Fibre & Probiotics – Travelling? Bring a saccharomyces boulardii – a probiotic yeast – shown to help with travellers’ diarrhoea.