If you read my blog you'll know that I had a pretty bad time at The Allergy Show. I missed all the great talks which I think are one of the best things about the show. It's an opportunity to learn from industry leads and hear our top experts sharing news, views, new advancements and techniques for coping. It's great to see all the major supermarkets vying for our freefrom … [Read more...]
Surviving in a dusty youth hostel – allergen alert!
Youth hostelling can afford you the freedom to stay somewhere relatively cheaply with the option of self catering facilities. They often have fantastic locations, by a lake, in the middle of nowhere, but be warned, the accommodation can be spartan to say the least. If you like a bit luxury and peace a quiet, this isn't the option for you. There were quite a few families with … [Read more...]
Allergic to holidays?
Going on holiday should be fun, long awaited, planned carefully etc. etc. Do you find that when you go away to a new country that your skin flares up and your body goes into some kind of spin making everything hyper sensitive? This happens to me every time I go away, so now I'm beginning to get a bit paranoid. What's causing all my problems? What can I do to stop it? I have … [Read more...]
20 top tips for travelling and holidays with allergies
The holiday season is fast approaching, so if you're researching countries, cities and places to go and what types of food they eat you'll know how difficult it is to find out what you want to know. Often the safest option is to book a self catering apartment so you should be able to prepare some simple meals yourself. After many experiences where I've been unprepared, made … [Read more...]