What is travel time hangover?

Have you ever returned from a trip feeling more tired than before your departure? You're not alone. This phenomenon is called the post-vacation blues, and it's a common experience. You might feel down in the dumps for the first few days back at home for a few reasons: Over-full days of activities and sightseeing.



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It is widely acknowledged that jet lag is worse when travelling east, but this has nothing to do with the direction of Earth's rotation. Like many creatures, humans have a circadian rhythm that follows a 24-hour period and is kept in sync by the eyes' response to natural light levels over the day.

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This phenomenon is called the post-vacation blues, and it's a common experience. You might feel down in the dumps for the first few days back at home for a few reasons: Over-full days of activities and sightseeing. Not enough sleep.

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From flu-like symptoms to digestive tract upsets, feeling ill post-vacation affects up to 80 percent of returning travelers, says Dr. Ashima Oza, a primary care physician and an instructor in the Division of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Extended travel can actually affect your personality.
These traits include neuroticism, openness, extraversion, conscientiousness and agreeableness. The more travelers interact with new people and immerse themselves in a new culture, the more their goals are aligned with the openness personality trait.

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Here's a simple detox plan to rid your body of that salt-sugar-alcohol-fat overload and bring back your curves without major sacrifice.
  1. Skip the coffee. ...
  2. Bottoms up! ...
  3. Eat raw veggies with every meal. ...
  4. Get your daily fiber fix. ...
  5. Eat home-cooked meals. ...
  6. Spice up your workout. ...
  7. Break up with sugar.


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Symptoms are worse the farther you travel Jet lag symptoms usually occur within a day or two after traveling across at least two time zones. Symptoms are likely to be worse or last longer the farther you travel. This is especially true if you fly east. It usually takes about a day to recover for each time zone crossed.

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How to survive a long-haul flight: 10 proven tips
  1. Find comfortable clothes to wear on long flights. ...
  2. Reserve a good seat. ...
  3. Prepare yourself for sleep. ...
  4. Don't pack too much in your cabin luggage. ...
  5. Take your own snacks. ...
  6. Move around the plane. ...
  7. Stay hydrated. ...
  8. Relax!


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Motion sickness • Motion sickness is a common side effect of traveling and, contrary to popular belief, it happens to people who don't only travel by sea or car. The body, the inner ear and the eyes send inconsistent signals to the brain. Cold sweats, dizziness, headaches and fatigue are common symptoms.

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Vacation depression is a fact of life for many people. You feel guilty spending the money -- and pushing yourself to plan the trip becomes a burden. Every flat tire, delayed flight, and tantrum (child or adult) is simply draining. When your vacation ends, there's the depressing return to the stresses of everyday life.

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Overview. Jet lag, also called jet lag disorder, is a temporary sleep problem that can affect anyone who quickly travels across several time zones.

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It usually takes about a day to recover for each time zone crossed.

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Is there anything you can do to avoid jet lag?
  1. Start adjusting light exposure before your trip to decrease the length of time you will feel jet lagged. ...
  2. Consider taking melatonin supplements if you're traveling east. ...
  3. Time your flight. ...
  4. Try to sleep during your flight. ...
  5. Avoid long layovers in extra time zones if you can.


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