By Teri Scott, Horizon Times
You’re looking to nurture the wanderlust deep within your soul – you want to travel the globe and immerse yourself into different cultures, try new foods, speak with people unlike yourself and see such breathtaking views. Hey, we don’t blame you, it is truly an empowering experience. That’s why it can be so off putting when you arrive at the airport and luck just isn’t on your side. You’re crammed together with loads of people, stuck in long lines, the airport security officials are rude, and on top of that, your flight’s delayed. So we took it upon ourselves to compile a list of all the tips and tricks you need to navigate the airports like a pro.
Bring your own snacks:
Bring your own drinks:
It goes without saying, if you’re going to bring your own snacks – bring your own drinks! Yes, you’ll have to buy your drinks at the duty-free after you’ve survived the long security lines but at least this way, you don’t have to rely on tiny cups filled with a beverage when you fly. It’s wiser instead, to buy large bottled water or vitamin water. There’s nothing like clean water to keep you feeling fresh.Drink loads of water:
Stretch your body before and during your flight:
Being stuck in the same positive in those dreadful airplane seats is not only exhausting, it also really harms your body. Your muscles tighten up from all the sitting and when you finally do stand up, they tighten more – this makes it uncomfortable to walk. Additionally, when sitting, your legs are bent for hours and hours, making it difficult for your blood to circulate properly and nourish your muscles – this also causes pain and unnecessary strain on your body. If you really want to keep your body from hating you the minute you land and rush out to your new adventure, it is important to do various stretches! The night before and the morning of your flight, be sure to properly stretch your legs and back.While on board, if you can get up and move around every hour, you’ll save yourself unwanted pains. If you can’t get up and move because the captain has the ‘fasten seat-belt’ sign on then gently lift up one leg at a time, like you’re marching in place. Do this a series of ten times per leg. Obviously, you can’t go running on-board so this is the next best thing.
Unpack as soon as you get to your seat:
Wear some comfy but loose clothes:
Sitting on a plane for many hours causes you to feel gross, sticky, like you’re covered in nasty dirt as if you haven’t showered for three days. It’s seriously uncomfortable, who wants to land in a new country feeling gross? No one! Stick to cotton, cotton sweatshirts or zip up sweaters. Definitely loose pants, nothing tight like leggings. The looser the clothes, the better.Bring some multipurpose accessories:
Do exactly what you’d do at home:
What better way to fall asleep peacefully than by mimicking your normal bedtime routine. Brush your teeth, wash your face, floss, read a book or listen to music. Whatever it is, stick to it. Your body will recognize the signs and you’ll feel cleaner and more relaxed. It’s also a great idea to bring along an eye-mask and ear-plugs – this will make it nice and dark and plug out the noise around you. Do yourself a favor and get a comfy neck pillow!! Seriously, don’t mess around with your neck. Falling asleep in an uncomfortable next position is harmful to your neck, plus I’m sure you don’t want to wake up with a crick in your neck – it’s very painful.Prepare your own entertainment:
And if all else fails, it’s okay to binge-watch a season of your favorite show to kill time: Don’t lie, you know you were going to binge-watch the entire season at home anyways, so why not do it on-board a long, long flight. Download as many episodes as you can, even an entire season, sit back and relax.
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