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[Avoid jetlag and airsickness] Travel light
Don't pack what you don't need, especially if you're backpacking. There's nothing worse than lugging around a pile of bricks on your back when arriving in a new city and trying to find a place to stay. Just remember, if you need something, you'll be able to buy it on the road. It's easier to travel with a pack than with a suitcase - suitcases don't like crowded streets, rocky roads or stairs (and subways have a lot of them)!
Travel tips and advice | STA Travel | First timer tips
Flying internationally causes jetlag because of the fact that you are crossing several time zones. Some precautions to take include: - Drink plenty of water and consume no alcohol - Stick to a bland diet. - Adjust your watch according to your destination's time clock and attempt to adhere to your arrival schedule (the sooner, the better) - Take some sleeping pills on the long flight over - sleep is golden and you'll be thankful for it when you arrive.