Taking a trip, especially someplace that is very far away can be exhilarating, fun and even a little be nerve wracking because of the distance from home. But before any of that, you still have to get there. And most likely you are going to take an airplane to get there. That means that you will be doing a lot of traveling in cramped and uncomfortable quarters, with lots of waiting around in between.
It is difficult for most people to handle those sorts of situations, especially if you are not used to them. At least if you are used to them, you know what to expect and you might even have a few tricks to help you get past the hardest moments. Most of the time the hardest thing to do is to just get comfortable. It is a strange place, surrounded with strange people, and if you are me, you usually get stuck next to somebody that is very strange, and it is hard to relax in that sort of environment.
There are a few tactics that every traveler will get to know, especially when the frequency of trips is increased and they are forced to cope with the problems. The first thing to undertake, and it seems very simple, is to dress comfortably. Don't wear those new shoes that you haven't broken in, or those new snug trousers that you aren't entirely sure about yet. You want to wear comfortable clothes, your clothes that you might put on after eating thanksgiving feast.
Now what you don't want to do is wear something inappropriate such as pajamas. Make sure to keep it appropriate and you will be just fine. The next thing you need to remember is to have some sort of plan to entertain yourself. Some people can just doze off; stare off into space or zone out without needing something to keep their minds occupied. But for most of us, we need something to keep us busy. That is where all these new, tiny technologies come into play.
They have gotten so small and portable; you can really carry along anything that you want to do. Want to read a book, watch a movie, surf the web, and write an e-mail? You can do any or all of them, probably with the same device if you have the newest one. Just don't forget to pack it in your carry-on so that you have access to it during the flight.