Traveling is amazing for so many reasons. It is an opportunity to explore a new city, experience other cultures, and live a different life for a brief moment in time. Traveling 

means late nights and early mornings, so that you have enough time to squeeze in seeing everything. But as incredible as traveling is, it also means your sleep schedule is probably going to be off. 

Who has time for sleep when there are all those amazing sights to see, right? However, getting enough sleep is crucial while traveling. While you may be able to run off of adrenaline for the first few days, the lack of sleep is bound to kick in and you’ll find yourself dozing off in the middle of dinner. Don’t let that happen. Just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you have to give up sleeping. Here is how to still get amazing sleep when traveling:

• Pack Sleep Accessories

Getting good sleep starts with having the right accessories. And that means an eye mask, ear plugs, pillow, and some melatonin, just in case. Whether you will be sleeping on a plane or a hotel bed, it can be difficult to fall asleep in a new environment. But having the right accessories to make you feel comfortable and at home will make all the difference. 

• Bring a Sound Machine

Often when you travel, you stay in hotels in the heart of the city. While that’s great location wise, it’s not so great for your beauty sleep, with noisy streets and disruptive sounds into the late night. So if you are someone who needs quiet to sleep, it is helpful to use a travel white noise machine. A travel white noise machine is portable and small enough to fit in your suitcase. You can bring it anywhere to guarantee a good night’s rest, regardless of the outside noises.

• Meditate

Traveling is exciting- but it can also be extremely stressful. And sometimes that stress can impact your sleep. If you’re finding yourself having a hard time falling asleep when you’re traveling because of stress and anxiety, try meditating before bed. Meditating is a great way to calm down and free your mind of any stresses of the day. Just follow a guided meditation in bed and you will find yourself dozing off in no time.

• Stick With the Local Schedule 

If you’re traveling across time zones, jet lag can be extremely hard to beat. Your plane might land at 10 a.m. but to your body, it’s bedtime. Try your hardest to fight this and stick with the local schedule. While it might feel great to sleep after a long flight, it will completely throw your body off for the rest of the trip and can even make you feel ill. Just push yourself to stay awake and drink some Vitamin C– your sleep schedule will thank you.

• Get Active

I’m not saying you should hop off the plane and run 3 miles- but try to get active in some way. That can be as simple as going on a walk around the new neighborhood or doing some stretching in your bedroom. Moving your body is important in getting good sleep, so you want to remember that even when you are traveling. 

While there are so many incredible sights to see when traveling, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your sleep. Traveling should be a balance between experiencing a new place and still getting enough rest every night. Not protorizing your sleep is just going to make you feel run down and tired. Follow these simple tips and you will get the best sleep you’ve ever had while traveling.