Originally Posted by
birdstrike
Thanks, understanding jet lag is the first step in managing it. My body has been whipped by this phenomenon more times than I care to admit. Why does it always seem to chatch up with you on days off?

Because you're on auto-pilot when you're working and traveling, and then you switch it off on your days off and crash - At least that has been my experience. Flying in an eastern direction is definitely worse

...but Paris, Italia and the Greek Islands are worth it