Wellness and jet lag... #saigon

They say that to fully recover from jet lag you should allow one day for each hour of difference between time zones. For me, an eleven hour time difference between Saigon and Boston means I should be hitting my usual stride...about now. It has been ten days since I returned to Saigon.

We all have our ways of coping with jet lag. When I travel to the USA, I hit the ground running and do not look back. It never seems to hit me that hard, I am to busy to think about it. When I return to Saigon it comes in with a wallop. Throw in the heat and a slower and more limited pace to life and I feel like someone sedated me for days on end. I have learned to give in and take it slowly and gently...because I can. 

Slipping into something light and cool is the first order of business.

And then I walk...

around the compound where we live.

Looking for curious sights.

I always manage to find something.

If not walking, I hop on my bicycle for a spin...

or make my way to the pool.

and then...

a Vietnamese iced coffee

followed with a chaser of iced water...

because it is that strong..but oh, so good. 

It is all about the moment...and staying within it.

Healthy eating followed up by lots of water

and more water and more water.

and most important of all..

spa time.

Hyatt Xuan Spa

Sure to cure the worst case of jet lag,

wellness and beauty treatments.

Works every time.

I love to share...

If you live in Saigon or plan to visit,

Here are a few of my "go to" places...

you might enjoy them too.

Spa Treatments

Hyatt Xuan Spa

Spa Intercontinental

L'Apothiquaire

 Massage

Nutrifort Therapeutic Massage

Sarah Martin

Wellness

Osteopath- Nicolas Dupaux

Acupuncture- Valerie Cudelou

 If you have places to recommend I would love to know!

You can write to me jeannecollageoflife@gmail.com

Photos by Jeanne Henriques