Why Do We Get 'The Runs' When Travelling?

We get the runs when travelling because our body gets confused by new foods and places.

When you're at home, your body knows what to expect, like your favorite breakfast or lunch. But when you travel, you might eat something new, like a spicy taco or a strange fruit. Your stomach and intestines are like detectives trying to figure out what this new food is. Sometimes they get mixed up and think it's not good for them, so they speed things up!

When you're travelling, you might also be moving around a lot, like going on a rollercoaster or walking through a busy park. This makes your body even more confused and can make the runs happen faster.

It's like when you eat too much candy before bedtime, your body gets all excited and decides to do something fun, like sending everything out really fast!