Travel+tips

Share ideas for making the trip more comfortable. We all have different experiences... help your friends out with your ideas! Below are some thoughts, but this [|link] is from some professionals!


 * Start an exercise program now if you don't already exercise. Better fitness tends to mean better travel... and besides, we're going to spend plenty of time walking. As little as 20 minutes of walking 3-5 times per week will do wonders. The book [|SPARK] discusses the effect of exercise and learning if you are interested...
 * Hydrate! Drink more than you think you need to and before you feel thirsty.
 * Get on a regular sleep schedule.
 * Try to limit simple sugars, salty foods, high fats during travel period. These are not avoidable, just keep the lid on it [;-)
 * Pack a few personal items in your carry-on that you can survive on if your checked baggage were to be lost.
 * Travel pillows can be very valuable.
 * Get some light exercise after the flight. Regular exercise is better during the trip and go easier than you are used to on day one.
 * Generally it takes a full day per time zone crossed to truly recover from jet-lag. So don't expect to feel completely like yourself. If you feel queasy, eat lighter.
 * Sea level locations will make you feel fresher than you are accustomed to in Denver's altitude making exercise very enjoyable.