The other week, I went to New York and it was the first time I travelled out of Europe. As it was a 7 hour flight, I wish I prepared myself for jet lag. If you are going on a long-haul flight, I invite you to read my post, ‘What is Jet Lag and 5 Ways to Manage it.’
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I find I manage the time zone changes within North America (up to three hours) quite well. It’s interesting that you say your return trip was easier. When I travel to England, I find it the opposite. I’ve found the trick to travelling East (to England) to stay up all day when I arrive, and then get an early night. Coming home always messes me up. I wake up in the wee hours of the morning for days. Mind you, I do that when I don’t travel.
Yes. It took me a while to adjust. 😀
I used to be very lucky and not really be impacted by jet lag; however, I think if I was doing some long flights/holidays now I would most definitely struggle. These tips are super useful, thank you!
Thanks for reading. 😀
The trick of going to bed an hour earlier or later is good. I have already tried it. I also try to sleep on the plane. I got headphones that cancel the sound and that helps.
Hope you love New York!
I did very much, Francine. 😀
I’m so tried all the time nowadays, that I’m not even sure if I’d notice if I’m jet lagged, as long as I didn’t have to get up earlier the first day. Great tips
Thank you 😀
What a fun trip! I’d love to go to New York. Jet lag can definitely impact a trip a lot, so it’s great to have tips to be prepared.