As a seasoned traveller, I’ve got my methods for overcoming jet lag. Catch a red-eye, sleep through the flight, plan light activities for the first day, and then go to sleep early that first night. Unfortunately, with travel, as I have learned many times before, things don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, when my body is thrust out of its normal routine, it completely messes with my system. So for the first 3 days in Paris I had no appetite, I had constant headaches and nausea, and most importantly, I was unable to go to sleep. I tried to ensure that sleep deprivation didn’t affect my itinerary, but it eventually caught up with me. And by the time I had finally adjusted, it was time to go home.
Pro-tip: If you have trouble sleeping at night, try to plan little pockets of rest during the daytime.