Travelling is great. But long-haul flights ..
. not so much. Living in Australia means that a lot of destinations require a lot of travel time to get there, so jet lag and long flights are unavoidable.
However, there are some things you can do to make life easier. READ MORE: Everything you need to know about using the London Underground, also known as the Tube 9Travel spoke with Sarah Built, who has worked up a lifetime of long-haul travel as the Etihad Airways Vice President of Sales for Australasia. And Sarah says there's one main thing to avoid if you don't want to be jet-lagged.
Alcohol. "Whilst the allure of coffee, cocktails and snacks is real (particularly if you're travelling with kids), they can actually contribute to dehydration and worsen jet lag," she says. Instead of that in-flight Bloody Mary or glass of wine, Sarah says to drink water (with lime added for a twist) or herbal tea.
For snacks, go with fruit or trail mix. READ MORE: Places to go in London when you've seen all the major sights Drinking water is obviously also the key to staying hydrated. Sarah says it's important to start drinking extra water the day before your flight, so you're going in prepared.
"I carry a reusable water bottle to keep fluids up during the journey (most airports will have water stations for you to refill easily)," she says, which means you won't need to pay for an overpriced bottle at the airport. "Dehydration can cause headaches and fatigue, and you want to be able.