We all look forward to going on holiday. But with the sand, sea and sun in full force, you may find the elements start to work against you. And when it comes to biting bugs, the unlucky among us may find ourselves in itching hell.
That’s certainly the position I was in when I visited Sri Lanka and Singapore recently. At one point during my travels, I counted a hideous – yet somehow comical – 97 bites across my body. Not only had I been attacked by every mosquito within a 10-mile radius (apparently), but I also found myself grappling with sand flies after surfing sessions, as well as other biting pests during a sunrise safari. Why I didn’t wear long trousers, I will never know.
