International travel can be a very exciting adventure, especially for the first time. It is very important to be prepared in order to achieve positive experience during your journey. One of the preparations is to update your passport and visa. If you are flying to Europe or United States, then most likely the average travel hour would be eight hours, but it will still depend on where you are flying to and from. If you are coming from a very far place, then the travel period can last up to 12 to 13 hours.
Aside from passport and visa, you should also set your mind and body for international travel. Before your trip, you should drink plenty of fluids, especially water and fresh juices to keep your body well hydrated. If you are already on board, one of the important things you should do is to engage your destinations time zone. If you are traveling at nighttime, it would help if you are going to take melatonin as it will help you sleep better.
Some people are not comfortable traveling by plane. They experience motion sickness and if you are one of them, then the best remedy is ginger. You should avoid reading or moving too much. The best thing to do is to relax and close your eyes. Do some stretching once in a while to prevent blood clots. You can also go to the bathroom and splash your face with cold water. It is actually good for your skin.
If you already reached your destination, you should continue to drink plenty of fluids and stay away from heavy meal. Long flight can alter your bowel habit for the first few days after the travel. Eat foods that will facilitate easy digestion such as fruits and vegetables. Traveling alone is sometimes good for the soul, but if you are traveling a particular place for the first time, then you should use the buddy system. It can be bewildering traveling in unfamiliar country and so having someone with you can really make a huge difference. Be courteous and polite to the people you meet. That way, you will have a worthwhile travel experience.
Nguyen An Tra My
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