Summary. This page provides a generic travel checklist.
- Baby wipes – Huggies Brand Natural Care to clean up and stay fresh
- Clothing – bring extra sox, underwear, pants, and a shirt in case of lost or delayed luggage
- Ear Plugs
- these help reduce background noise, enhance sleep, and reduce the impact of dramatic changes in cabin pressure
- Eye Glasses
- better than wearing contact lenses for frequent napping
- the air on an airline can be very dry and not well suited for contacts
- Foreign currency
- Passport/Visa
- Personal Care – Tooth paste, floss, deodorant, lotion for face/hands/feet (airplane travel is typically dry)
- Shoes – Wear very soft shoes since carrying things that are heavy, on hard surfaces, for long distances, with no warmup, and much sedentary time can result in fatigue or injury.
- Technology – Have mobile devices cleared for travel so they don’t contain sensitive information
- Travel Fatigue Tips
- Avoid caffein, it throws off the body’s natural rhythms
- Avoid salt because it can cause puffiness and impede circulation to the legs which are typically not getting enough exercise while traveling
- Avoid sugar and sweets because they lower the immune system
- Do not watch television or look at screens too much because these can drain energy
- Drink only water since other beverages may have caffein or sugar
- Eat mostly vegan foods, avoid cheese, dairy, and breads since slight allergic reactions can cause stuffy nose and ear pain resulting from changes in cabin pressure
- Meditate and sleep