Jet lag
Photo: Konstantin von Wedelstaedt, GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons
Jet lag is a form of disorientation and fatigue caused by abruptly switching to a different sleeping/waking schedule and different daylight hours. It is caused by rapid travel across different time zones.
UnderstandWhen the body flies, the soul takes the train.
PrepareThe latest generation of long-haul passenger airplanes like the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350 are built from corrosion-resistant composite materials that tolerate higher humidity, meaning you're noticeably less dried…
CopeTry to get some sunshine, ideally in the local morning or as close to it as you can manage, even if the weather is poor, even if the scenery where you're sleeping isn't postcard-worthy, even if you don't feel like it,…
RecoverRecovering from jet lag is a process that, well, takes time. A rule of thumb is that you recover about 1 hour difference per day.
See also
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Jet lag" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Konstantin von Wedelstaedt, GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons