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Jetlag
Mon, 04/05/2010 - 14:44
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What is the quickest way to get over jetlag so it doesn’t take up any time that could be spent touring Europe?

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 16:19
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  • Sleep on the overnight flight as much as possible.
  • Stay well hydrated—avoid caffeine and alcohol.
  • Upon arrival, get outside in the sun and fresh air and expose skin to sunlight as much as possible.
  • Stay up arrival day until it gets dark, or until a reasonable bed-time. This will be tough, but it make a huge difference.
Tue, 04/06/2010 - 10:07
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There’s been debate on the it’s efficacy, but I find that taking melatonin pills works for me.

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Amsterdam, Bonn, Mainz, Stuttgart, Munich, Prague, Budapest
Tue, 04/06/2010 - 13:59
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Do not eat until the normal breakfast time in the city you arrive in.

I have not tried this, but I heard it works. Obviously if your flight arrives at noon, it may not be a good option. Smile

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I am leaving from Montreal, Canada with $1600 for 16 days
Frankfurt, Munich, Venice, Florence, Nice, Barcelona, Paris

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