Michele says...
Getting some sleep on the plane helps, but refrain from looking at your watch and figuring out what time it is back home. Set your watch to the time it will be at your destination and get into the local swing of things right away. Once you check into your hotel, get moving. When you’re outside and seeing the sights, you’ll get some energy back. Some people swear by supplements like E-Boost or melatonin, though there isn’t a lot of scientific research to back up their claims.

A travel writer extraordinaire, Michele Sponagle has visited more than 40 countries around the world. Send her your travel questions here.