T is for Tension-Free Travel
July is the best traveling month this summer and many of you are no doubt traveling quite some distance to see what the world has to offer. Whether you like flying or not, here are top 10 tips of mine that will help you make your trip more comfortable, and ensuring you don’t arrive looking exhausted.
- CHOOSE YOUR SEAT. If you are not travelling with a child, always try your best to get a seat few rows behind the exit to avoid loud crying babies on airplane. If possible, Plan ahead and get that window seats!
- NECK PILLOW. I used to always end up waking up with my head on my neighbor's shoulder which was so embarrassing! And you know waking up in awkward position with Neck-aches sucks.
- HAPPY IMMUNE SYSTEM. Emergen-C, airborne, ibuprofen etc. Jet-lag, dirty hands, airports, airplanes and the overall number of people you are likely to come into contact with en-route, does not make for a happy immune system.
- CHAPSTICKS. A long plane ride means dry lips and lets be real, they refill the water only when you asked for it. Don’t forget to bring an empty water bottle.
- EYE DROP. If you wear contact lens, bring the mini size contact solutions. This will freshen up your eyes.
- FACE WIPES AND MAKE UP. Your skin can suffer terribly when traveling, so it’s important you keep your face clean. A small Ziploc bag of face wipes will help to clean and moisturize your face, and are easy to carry. Tips: Get a sample-size products from beauty bar at department store/ sephora or gift with purchases are great, sometimes it comes with a tiny mascaras. Put on make-up right before you land and keep it simple. Foundation, a little blush, mascara, your trusty lip balm and you’re good to go. Keep it clean, fresh and natural.
- SANITIZERS. Airports are a germ-breeding ground so this will come in handy if you can’t get to a bathroom easily to wash your hands in the airport or on the plane.
- A PAIR OF SOCKS. To speed up the line at the airport security, I always choose to wear flats, sandals or even slip on. And the plane temperature drops in the middle of the night and though you brought blankets and hoodie, but your feets are like icicle cold, and found yourself scrunch up in your tiny seats. Bring them socks.
- FRESH UNDERWEAR. I mean 20 hours long flight, and even 8 hours, c’mon, you know it is scratching up your butt and you’re probably embarrassed to pull them wedgie. Extra-Extra comfy? Just wear a cotton “bralette” under a tank, with a loose fitting cotton t-shirt.
- DRY SNACKS. Just a small bag of trail mix, candy or granola bars.
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