Stay Healthy When Travelling: Handy Tips & TravelGear Picks
Travelling can take a toll on your body. Keep it simple: prepare for jet lag, protect your ears and stomach, keep blood flowing, breathe cleaner air, and prioritise sleep and hygiene.
Jet Lag
- Eat and drink lightly, but often.
- Shift to your destination’s sleep/wake times as soon as you can.
- Get daylight on your skin and eyes during local daytime.
- Consider acupressure or homeopathic jet-lag tablets if they work for you.
Ear Pain
- Equalise pressure gently during take-off/landing (swallow, yawn).
- Use EarPlanes to slow pressure changes.
- Stay hydrated; avoid flying with severe congestion when possible.
Travel Sickness
- Try ginger (tea, chews) and keep the horizon in view.
- Avoid reading in moving vehicles; increase fresh airflow.
- Use acupressure wrist bands or suitable homeopathic tablets.
DVT & Leg Comfort
- Move often: ankle rolls, toe wiggles, stand and stretch regularly.
- Keep knees and hips changing position; avoid tight clothing.
- Compression socks can support circulation.
Inflight Comfort
- Pick a pillow that suits your sleep style (side/chin/back support).
- Memory foam = more support; inflatable = packs smaller.
- Browse comfort options: inflight comfort range.
Clean Air & Germs
- Use a personal air vent filter to reduce direct airflow contaminants.
- Consider nasal screens to improve what you breathe in.
- On arrival, air out your room before sleeping when possible.
Clean Food & Drink
- Prefer boiled, bottled, or sterilised water (even for tooth-brushing).
- Avoid lukewarm or obviously old food; choose freshly cooked.
- Carry a small travel health kit; check any medicine restrictions at destination.
Clean Hands
- Keep hand sanitiser handy and use it often.
- Wash for ~10 seconds with soap before eating and after public transport.
- Disinfect high-touch surfaces (switches, remotes) in hotel rooms.
Sleep
- Protect your sleep window; don’t overschedule.
- Bring your own pillow or a sleeping sheet/liner.
- Block light and noise with an eye mask and earplugs.
Mosquito Prevention
- Use personal repellents (wristbands, skin repellent) and headnets where needed.
- Sleep with nets or use repellent plugs/candles where appropriate.
- Seek medical advice promptly if you feel unwell after bites in risk areas.
Final Thoughts
Small habits add up: move, hydrate, clean hands, fresh air, and proper rest. Pair smart choices with the right travel gear and enjoy the journey.