It's summer, which also means that it's vacation time! Many people use summer breaks as an opportunity to travel abroad and experience a new culture, eat new food and live in a different time zone. All these new things are fun but adjusting can also be incredibly difficult. Here are a few tips to help you combat the jet lag you are bound to experience when traveling across the world.

1. The seat you choose on the plane matters

Obviously if you plan on sleeping during the flight, first class is the most comfortable, but it's also the most expensive. Economy comfort is a more affordable option that offers a couple more inches of leg room. If that is still out of your budget, try to pick a window seat closer to the front of the plane. Sitting by the window gives you a place to rest your head and also prevents your seat mates from disturbing you when they get up to use the restroom. Sitting in the back isn't the best if you are trying to sleep because you will feel the bumps more.

2. Stay hydrated on the plane

It's easy to get dehydrated during your flight. The pressurized cabins practically suck the water out of your system. When you are dehydrated, you feel even more exhausted than you already are. When you land you will feel lethargic and hazy if you don't keep drinking water throughout the flight.

3. Start adjusting your bedtime a few days before your trip

If you are losing time on your trip, start going to bed a little bit earlier each day for the week leading up to your trip. If you are gaining time, try to stay up later. Even making small adjustments to your bed time will make it easier to get on schedule when you reach your destination.

4. Don't nap after the plane lands

When you arrive at your hotel your first instinct is to hop in the big comfy bed and take a nap, but this may be the worst thing you can do. Staying up until bedtime will help reset your body's internal clock. Taking a nap will confuse your body even more than it already is and make going to bed and waking up on time next to impossible.

Jet lag can put a damper on trips, but if you don't let it get the best of you, your trip will be unforgettable.