1.
When you get to fly overseas, don't stay up late the night before and whatever you do, don't sleep late the morning you leave.
A couple of days before you leave, think about getting to bed earlier if you have to travel to the east or go to bed later if you're traveling west.
And don't wait until just before you leave to pack, get it done early.
2.
When you are on an international trip you are fed when the crew is ready to do so.
Don't give in.
Try and eat at a time you would be eating when you arrive.
If it is time for a meal at your destination then you can eat, otherwise skip it.
Upon arrival, if it's mealtime, eat, even if a small amount will help.
Get on the local schedule of eating as quickly as possible.
3.
Carry your own snacks with you whenever you fly.
The crew on the plane doesn't serve food according to the local time at your destination.
When you are trying to get your body and especially your stomach used to the local time, start as soon as you board.
Another good reason to bring snacks is if you have a connection and it's in another country you won't have to waste time or money trying to get your money converted into the local currency just to buy something to eat or drink.
4.
Many times people think they are suffering from jet lag, but it's really just dehydration.
Airlines keep moisture to a minimum on the plane, so the air can be very dry.
Stay away from alcohol and anything with caffeine, but drink lots of water, even if you have to force yourself.
5.
The first day at your destination can be the worst, but force yourself to abide by the local time.
Don't go to bed early or late, pick a normal bedtime and stick to it.
Taking a nap during the day will sound great, but don't give in to it.
The sooner you do this the sooner you will start to feel normal again.
6.
If you find it necessary to take a sleeping aide for a flight overseas, don't take it the first time you fly.
Try them over a week or two before you leave.
You need to know how they affect you before you take off.
The last thing you want is to arrive somewhere and not be awake enough to know what is going on around you.
That's a good way to get overcharged, miss a connection or even robbed.
Stay alert.
Try melatonin, it's a natural sleep aide, there are no side effects and it doesn't cause drowsiness, it just helps you fall asleep.
You can get melatonin at most drug stores and most Wal-Marts, too.
There is even evidence that taking 1 to 3 milligrams of melatonin just before you go to bed for a couple of nights after you arrive can lessen the effects of jet lag as well.
7.
Get up and move around when you're flying as much as possible.
Try and book an aisle seat so you don't have to constantly be climbing over your seatmate.
Airplane seats are small and when you are in a constricted space for long periods it can affect blood flow.
Even try exercises, there are examples in the in-flight magazines or check on the internet before you leave.
Wear shoes with laces or flip flops if you're traveling in the summer, because your feet can swell on long flights.
8.
And finally wear comfortable clothes.
There's nothing worse than tight garments when you're trying to sleep on a flight.
You're not on a fashion runway, loose and light clothing are best.
If it's winter wear layers so you can take off what you don't need in the airplane.
Some excellent items to consider taking are a mask, earplugs and maybe a neck pillow.
You want to arrive as fresh as possible and ready to have some fun in a faraway place.
When you get to fly overseas, don't stay up late the night before and whatever you do, don't sleep late the morning you leave.
A couple of days before you leave, think about getting to bed earlier if you have to travel to the east or go to bed later if you're traveling west.
And don't wait until just before you leave to pack, get it done early.
2.
When you are on an international trip you are fed when the crew is ready to do so.
Don't give in.
Try and eat at a time you would be eating when you arrive.
If it is time for a meal at your destination then you can eat, otherwise skip it.
Upon arrival, if it's mealtime, eat, even if a small amount will help.
Get on the local schedule of eating as quickly as possible.
3.
Carry your own snacks with you whenever you fly.
The crew on the plane doesn't serve food according to the local time at your destination.
When you are trying to get your body and especially your stomach used to the local time, start as soon as you board.
Another good reason to bring snacks is if you have a connection and it's in another country you won't have to waste time or money trying to get your money converted into the local currency just to buy something to eat or drink.
4.
Many times people think they are suffering from jet lag, but it's really just dehydration.
Airlines keep moisture to a minimum on the plane, so the air can be very dry.
Stay away from alcohol and anything with caffeine, but drink lots of water, even if you have to force yourself.
5.
The first day at your destination can be the worst, but force yourself to abide by the local time.
Don't go to bed early or late, pick a normal bedtime and stick to it.
Taking a nap during the day will sound great, but don't give in to it.
The sooner you do this the sooner you will start to feel normal again.
6.
If you find it necessary to take a sleeping aide for a flight overseas, don't take it the first time you fly.
Try them over a week or two before you leave.
You need to know how they affect you before you take off.
The last thing you want is to arrive somewhere and not be awake enough to know what is going on around you.
That's a good way to get overcharged, miss a connection or even robbed.
Stay alert.
Try melatonin, it's a natural sleep aide, there are no side effects and it doesn't cause drowsiness, it just helps you fall asleep.
You can get melatonin at most drug stores and most Wal-Marts, too.
There is even evidence that taking 1 to 3 milligrams of melatonin just before you go to bed for a couple of nights after you arrive can lessen the effects of jet lag as well.
7.
Get up and move around when you're flying as much as possible.
Try and book an aisle seat so you don't have to constantly be climbing over your seatmate.
Airplane seats are small and when you are in a constricted space for long periods it can affect blood flow.
Even try exercises, there are examples in the in-flight magazines or check on the internet before you leave.
Wear shoes with laces or flip flops if you're traveling in the summer, because your feet can swell on long flights.
8.
And finally wear comfortable clothes.
There's nothing worse than tight garments when you're trying to sleep on a flight.
You're not on a fashion runway, loose and light clothing are best.
If it's winter wear layers so you can take off what you don't need in the airplane.
Some excellent items to consider taking are a mask, earplugs and maybe a neck pillow.
You want to arrive as fresh as possible and ready to have some fun in a faraway place.