(NC) Long haul flights and lengthy travels don’t have to wreak havoc on your body. Use these five travel tips to ensure your next vacation starts and ends with a relaxing journey.
- Pack healthy snacks. Don’t depend on inflight catering to get you through marathon travel days. Most airlines offer a limited a-la-carte menu filled with stale sandwiches and sugary snacks. Before you begin your journey, visit your local grocery or bulk food store to ensure you have high protein and fibre snacks that leave you feeling nourished and energized. Nuts, dried fruits, hummus and organic granola bars are a few items to consider.
- Get up and move. Stop judging pacers, they’re on to something. Stretch in your seat and take regular walks down the aisle to avoid unwanted feelings of numbness or stiffness. Don’t let a long flight stop you from reaching your daily step count goals.
- Conquer
dry eye. You don’t have to suffer from dry eyes onboard, or ever. Airplanes are
pressure-controlled environments, and the lack of moisture can lead to blurry
vision and irritated eyes. The discomfort may continue if you’re staying
in a hotel, which is often stuffy and dry. The travel destination itself can
also lead to irritation, as dry climates or bright environments can trigger dry
eye symptoms too.
Before you lift off, pick up Systane Complete lubricant eye drops – the first all-in-one drop for all types of dry eye. The drops provide hydration and lasting protection so you can binge on your favourite TV show or dive deep into your latest ebook in comfort. Remember that your eyes need at least 50 per cent moisture content in the air for optimal comfort. But on a plane, humidity levels often are below 20 per cent, which is lower than the Sahara Desert.
4. Pick your seat carefully. Be self-aware and pick you seat accordingly. If you’re planning to sleep for the bulk of the flight, sit toward the back of the plane where it’s usually quieter and less crowded. If turbulence leaves you ridden with anxiety, seats near the aircraft’s wing are usually steadier. If frequent trips to the bathroom are your thing, select an aisle seat — your neighbours will thank you.
5. Wear layeres. There will be plenty of chances to get an Instagram-worthy shot on your vacation, but the flight doesn’t need to be one of them. Prioritize comfort over fashion while in transit and wear several layers to prepare yourself for a range of unpredictable temperatures. When your seatmate blasts the overhead air conditioning, you’ll be happy you did.
