Travel sickness prevention: proven tips for planes, cars & boats

Motion sickness doesn’t have to derail your trip. Choose smoother seats (wing seats on planes, mid-ship low deck on boats, front/window in cars), face forward, fix your gaze on the horizon, get cool fresh air, and avoid heavy meals and alcohol. Try ginger, or for tougher cases, consider meclizine/dimenhydrinate or a scopolamine patch (test before travel and ask your doctor). Pack water, salty snacks, wipes, and a sick-bag so you’re ready for anything.