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12 Easy Ways to Cope with a Fear of Flying

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When you are afraid of flying, you invariably get many restrictions imposed upon you. The fear of flying becomes a major handicap in that; it severely limits your business pursuits and career promotions, personal relationships, not to mention, your recreational activities. If you have the extreme fear of flying, know that you are not alone. Hundreds of thousands of people are afraid of … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways to Cope with a Fear of Flying

15 Easy Ways to Avoid Long Airport Waiting Times

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The Holidays are almost upon us and that means travel. Travel also brings with it long waiting-lines for security checks and boarding at airports. Since many people travel during the Holidays, airports and other vacation places are inundated with long queues. So how do you avoid these long waiting lines and improve the quality of your trips? Here are some tips and easy ways to avoid long … [Read more...] about 15 Easy Ways to Avoid Long Airport Waiting Times

11 Easy Ways to Travel as a Vegan

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When you are following a special diet or lifestyle, things can become rather restrictive; especially in terms of eating out or traveling. However, with a little bit of planning and the use of proper resources, there is no reason why you cannot keep yourself healthy, happy, and well-nourished even while exploring the world.   Here are some easy ways to get through all the rigors … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Ways to Travel as a Vegan

7 Easy Ways to Enjoy the Perfect Holiday on Bornholm Island, Denmark

Looking for the perfect summer getaway? Well, look no further than Bornholm Island. Located in the Baltic Sea to the east of Denmark and to the south of Sweden is a little piece of paradise, that has captured the hearts of nearly everyone that has encountered it. Bornholm Island has become one of the premier destinations for visitors worldwide, and has recently soared to popularity due … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Ways to Enjoy the Perfect Holiday on Bornholm Island, Denmark

16 Easy Ways to Avoid Travel Scams

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Vacation time means travel and what can be more exciting than that? But with each vacation planning, we also try to look for bargains given the rising costs of hotel accommodations and flight tickets. Many times, we come across a bargain which can seem too good to be true. And very likely, it ends up being a scam. So how do we protect ourselves from fake travel agencies and other travel … [Read more...] about 16 Easy Ways to Avoid Travel Scams

15 Easy Ways to Travel Solo for Women

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Women travel alone for various reasons: be it for business, to discover new places or just to rest and relax. No matter how much the world has changed, traveling for women still differs greatly than it does for men and the fact remains that women face greater obstacles when they travel alone. Here are some important solo female travel safety tips to consider 1. Know before you … [Read more...] about 15 Easy Ways to Travel Solo for Women

15 Easy Ways to Prevent Constipation When Traveling

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Travel disrupts normal habits leading to various issues. One commonly faced problem in travelers is constipation. Traveler’s constipation is very much real and could hamper one’s vacation or business plans. Thankfully, there are some known cures and medicines to keep on hand in order to prevent constipation while traveling. See which of the following effective 'traveler’s constipation … [Read more...] about 15 Easy Ways to Prevent Constipation When Traveling

13 Easy Ways to Find Cheap Flights

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If you have been bitten by the travel bug but have not much money to spare, then use these easy travel hacks to get cheap flight deals. 1. ITA and Kayak ITAsoftware.com and Kayak.com are sometimes better than Expedia, Orbitz and other third party websites that offer cheap flight deals by comparing airfares. However, if you Google flights, these sites rarely come up in the search. If you … [Read more...] about 13 Easy Ways to Find Cheap Flights

16 Easy Ways to Avoid Sea Sickness While Sailing or Fishing

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Sea sickness is very much real and can even make tough guys turn green or drop to their knees. The symptoms of sea sickness include dizziness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting and have something to do with the balance center of the inner ear. Here are some methods of avoiding sea sickness when sailing, fishing or cruising. 1. Pills Sea sickness tablets are the best way to control nausea, … [Read more...] about 16 Easy Ways to Avoid Sea Sickness While Sailing or Fishing

10 Easy Ways to Overcome Jet Lag

Many travelers do not have the luxury to get over jet lag naturally. Most have to report to work or have short trips in which they want to get a lot of work or sightseeing done. In any case, ‘jet lag, can’t sleep at night’ is a common complaint travelers have upon returning home or while visiting a foreign country across time zones. So let us take a look at some ways to reduce jet lag symptoms and overcome jet lag insomnia. 1. Prepare before you travel This method is known as the Henry Kissinger method as it was apparently used by Henry Kissinger when he had to attend an important meeting in a foreign country. In hopes to systematically adjust his body clock to the local time in that country, he would start sleeping an hour earlier each day and try to rise an hour later as well. This he would do at least a week before boarding the plane. This is an easy way to overcome jet lag insomnia but it might not always be convenient for people with professional/family duties. 2. Adhere rigorously to your hometown schedule Another way to beat jet lag symptoms is to eat when you would at home and sleep when you would at home at your destination. To an extent, this method works but it requires iron will and also you’d need to be in total denial of events around you! 3. Adjust the illumination Light plays a major role on the body’s circadian rhythm. Exposure to bright light in the morning will help you advance the circadian rhythm-meaning you’d want to sleep earlier (useful when flying eastwards). Conversely, exposure to bright light in the evening would retard the circadian rhythm and help you sleep later (useful when you fly westwards). 4. Exercise You can hardly expect to sleep when you are exercising. And physical exercise will help keep your body alert for an hour or two. So exercising is a must to adjust to new schedule. It is best to exercise at the times of the day when you are more prone to sleepiness. Similarly, it is best to avoid physical exercise less than 2 hours before bedtime if you find it difficult to fall asleep (Eastward flights). 5. Take naps Naps can produce surprisingly powerful waking effects. However, it is important to time your naps properly to reduce jet lag symptoms. A power nap of 15 to 20 minutes can considerably reduce the urge to sleep that was present before and that made concentration difficult. Try not to sleep for over 25 minutes as it could induce slight degree of drowsiness. Longer naps during the day can also delay your adaptation to local time and won’t help overcome jet lag insomnia. 6. Use social cues Social interactions can help stimulate the brain and prevent sleepiness. Watching movies, talking to friends, making new acquaintances, playing games, listening to audio books, reading books or magazines from cover to cover can help you resist sleep. Some people do these things weeks before they travel so that they can sleep later and later each day in order to adjust to new schedule and also stay asleep longer once they are at their destination. 7. Foods and beverages Eat high protein foods at breakfast time and eat high carbohydrate foods at night. Likewise, restrict intake of stimulants like coffee and tea to mornings upon arrival at the destination. Dehydration aggravates fatigue and increases symptoms of jetlag. Therefore, stay hydrated throughout the day. Also take care while consuming caffeinated and alcoholic beverages as they tend to have a diuretic effect. 8. Melatonin supplements Many athletes are prescribed melatonin supplements to help overcome jet lag insomnia. Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland. It affects the body’s sleep-wake cycle and research has shown that taking melatonin an hour before bedtime can help induce sleep. Oral doses of 0.5 to 3 mg of melatonin are safe but you need doctor’s prescription for it. Some side effects of these supplements include morning grogginess and dreamy sleep. If you plan to take Melatonin, it is better to start taking them before you travel so you can ensure that it suits you. 9. Mental activity Mental activity can also play an important role in changing bodily rhythms. Having to get up, perform at a meeting or on stage, catch a bus etc can all unique neurotransmitters that help you stay awake. So keep walking, talking and socializing to help your body speed up the resynchronization process and get your body clock in synch with local time. 10. Get adjusted psychologically This is an important way to get over jet lag from Asia or Europe etc. Adjust your clock/wristwatch the moment you get on the plane. Follow the destination schedules and soon your new time givers will help your body clock adjust faster. Jet lag is real and even though you sleep better on the second or third night, you might still awake sooner than needed on the subsequent nights. So continue using the jet lag remedies discussed above even if you feel you have adjusted. Avoid driving or operating machinery and give your body the time and tools it needs to adjust.

Many travelers do not have the luxury to get over jet lag naturally. Most have to report to work or have short trips in which they want to get a lot of work or sightseeing done. In any case, ‘jet lag, can’t sleep at night’ is a common complaint travelers have upon returning home or while visiting a foreign country across time zones. So let us take a look at some ways to reduce jet lag … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Overcome Jet Lag

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