Symptoms include:
Confusion or disorientation.
Aggression
Staring off into space without saying anything.
Appearing to be “looking through you”
Confused or slurred speech
While seemingly terrifying, confusional arousal comes in short episodes, around 10 minutes, explains VWH.
Wagner shared the travel on Quora. Although it’s unclear how reputable the information on Quora is, the forum was designed for people to “gain and share knowledge.” Either way, Wagner’s expertise as a pilot holds merit and can be invaluable for staving off confusion in a new place. Wagner isn’t the only airline employee sharing valuable travel hacks. In contrast, advice ranges from ensuring a smooth flight and being prepared in case plans change to how to pack efficiently. Here are some other helpful travel tips to reduce stress while traveling.
1. Hold onto Valuables
Never put anything you’re not okay with losing in your checked bag. This could be monetarily or sentimentally valuable or important documents like your passport. Either way, it’s a bad idea to leave someone else responsible for something irreplaceable, as not everyone will treat your belongings with the same care you might use.
2. Have a Financial Cushion
Currency from different countries.
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Things tend to go wrong when traveling, as such, it’s a good idea to have an additional budget set aside with a few hundred dollars in case you need to book a new hotel last minute or eat because your flight has been delayed.
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