Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Travel

ginnyinWI

(17,276 posts)

13. yes, sleep masks!

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #12)

Wed Jun 11, 2014, 07:50 AM

Jun 2014

I find that the key to avoiding a lot of jet lag is to simply get some sleep on the trip over. Even four hours makes a big difference from none. Ear plugs and sleep masks help me do that. Also a blanket and neck pillow. I actually carry my own travel blanket. It gives a sense of privacy while you sleep.

The noise from a plane is very fatigue inducing so the ear plugs help prevent that.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

20 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

When you go to Europe, do you get some euros from your bank (or wherever) before you go [View all] raccoon Jun 2014 OP

I typically get some currency before leaving. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #1

We usually wait till we get there and just hit the ATM. ret5hd Jun 2014 #2

I get them in the ATM at the airport after I arrive... CTyankee Jun 2014 #3

I never really thought about that before. Tetris_Iguana Jun 2014 #16

i am sure there are internet sources for this depending on which countries. Leme Jun 2014 #4

yep, and DU is one of the best! Kali Jun 2014 #6

Yes, there are. CTyankee Jun 2014 #17

I'm going in a couple of weeks and will order some from the bank cbayer Jun 2014 #5

Wait until you get there. ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #7

exactly what I do EXCEPT my master card company told me not to copy the card, just jot down CTyankee Jun 2014 #10

probably a good idea. ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #11

I have a "travel wallet" that goes across by body...I wear it under a light jacket so it is not CTyankee Jun 2014 #12

yes, sleep masks! ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #13

I also get a couple of low dose Ambiens and take one half for the trip over... CTyankee Jun 2014 #14

It's very simple to get foreign currency from your bank Major Nikon Jun 2014 #8

Last time, elleng Jun 2014 #9

Airport ATM works well, in major cities. Then I pick up more as I go along/need them. uppityperson Jun 2014 #15

take enough to get into town - then head to a bank DrDan Jul 2014 #18

In most places, it's easy to get cash from an ATM Lydia Leftcoast Jul 2014 #19

A warning about Italy - debit cards are worthless for car rental. cbayer Jul 2014 #20