Jetlag is one of the problems that travelers
encounter but put up with because we love
to travel. I travel mostly from the middle of
the USA to Europe and I do suffer from jetlag.
Most flights to Europe from my neck of the
woods, leave in the evening. After the dinner
service, the lights are dimmed and everyone
settles in for the night. Not me. I can't sleep
on the plane, I have tried everything, pillows,
blankets, drugs to make me tired but no...
I just doesn't happen for me. I am so envious
of all the people peacefully snoozing away as I
stroll up and down the aisles.
So this is what I try to do to combat jetlag once
I arrive at my destination. I make my way into
the city, check into my hotel (often it is too early
to get into your room so I just drop off my bags),
go out and have a nice lunch, take a walk afterwards
then head back to the hotel, take a warm bath and
sleep for 2 hours. Just 2 hours! You will be tempted
to sleep longer but it will work against you. Get up,
freshen up and head back out in the fresh air, go
have a nice dinner and stay on the schedule in the
time zone you happen to be in. Some people say
they stay up but that can make you overtired to the
point where you can't go to sleep when you want to.
I find a completely dark room can really help in
getting a restful sleep, and a sleep mask can help.
Stay hydrated, eat well and get lots of exercise
and you should be able to adjust and enjoy your
time in your destination.
