Dehydration can happen quickly — especially when you’re traveling abroad. Long flights, climate changes, and inconsistent access to clean water all make travel hydration challenging.
Whether you’re exploring ancient ruins, hopping between client meetings, or heading to a music festival, staying hydrated should never be an afterthought.
Savvy travelers know that drinking plenty of water is about more than comfort. It’s about performance, energy, and well-being. Here’s how to stay ahead of dehydration and why One Water is the go-to hydration companion for global explorers.
Why It’s Easier to Get Dehydrated While Traveling
Most people don’t realize that international travel creates the perfect storm for dehydration.
According to recent research, flying — especially long-haul trips — is attributed to significant fluid loss due to low humidity in airplane cabins, which often drops to 10-20% compared to the comfortable 40-60% found on the ground.
But the dehydration risks don’t stop when you land. From warmer climates to unfamiliar food and drink routines, your body is constantly adapting during travel. Common triggers include:
- Dry cabin air during flights
- Skipping water to avoid restroom breaks
- Excessive caffeine, alcohol, or salty snacks
- Jet lag and disrupted sleep patterns
- Higher activity levels during excursions
- Hot or humid weather conditions
Even mild dehydration effects include fatigue, brain fog, headaches, or dizziness, which isn’t ideal for navigating airports or enjoying your trip to the fullest.
Tips for Avoiding Dehydration Abroad
The good news? Staying hydrated while traveling is entirely doable with a few intentional choices. Here’s how seasoned travelers keep dehydration at bay:
1. Drink Before You’re Thirsty
Thirst is a lagging indicator. Once you feel it, you’re likely already dehydrated. Make hydration part of your daily travel routine by sipping water consistently throughout the day — not just after exertion.
2. Balance Your Beverages
Coffee and wine may be vacation staples, but they can act as diuretics. Aim to drink a glass of water with every cup of coffee or alcoholic beverage you order throughout the day.
3. Eat Hydrating Foods
Eating fruits and vegetables that contain large amounts of water, like watermelon, cucumber, and oranges, offers a double win: hydration plus nutrients. They’re especially helpful during long tours or outdoor activities.
4. Avoid Sugary Drinks
Sodas and sweetened beverages might quench your thirst momentarily, but they don’t hydrate efficiently. They can also spike blood sugar, leading to crashes that mimic dehydration symptoms.
5. Set Reminders to Sip
Use your phone to set reminders to drink water throughout the day. This strategy is perfect for flights, long bus rides, or full-day excursions when you might not be thinking about fluid intake.
6. Plan Ahead for Transit Days
Flying across multiple time zones? Layovers and delays can throw off your hydration schedule. Always have access to water — and always hydrate before takeoff and after landing.
How You Can Take One Water With You
When it comes to hydration abroad, convenience and quality both matter. One Water offers globally sourced spring water and intentional design that makes hydration effortless, no matter where you’re headed.
Stow It Away With Your Checked Luggage
Since full bottles aren’t allowed through airport security, the best solution is to pack One Water in your checked baggage. The snap-to-stack bottle design lets you pack multiple bottles neatly — saving space and ensuring you arrive prepared.
Once you land, you’ll have crisp, clean water ready to go.
Not only does this eliminate the guesswork of finding quality water at your destination, but it also reduces reliance on plastic-heavy hotel or airport options.
Bring the Reusable Bottle on Your Adventures
Can’t bring a full bottle in your carry-on? Bring your empty One Water bottle with you. TSA permits reusable bottles through security as long as they’re empty. Once inside the terminal, refill at a filtered water station.
It may not be the pristine spring water you’re used to — but your bottle still travels in style. One Water’s sleek, clear, BPA-free bottle ensures you’re staying sustainable and elevated, even when you’re refilling on the go.
How One Water Delivers Quality Travel Hydration
Staying hydrated goes beyond how much water you drink. Having access to quality water keeps your body running at optimal levels.
One Water is naturally high in pH, low in TDS (total dissolved solids), and sourced from three of the most pristine spring regions in the world to give you the best hydration experience possible.
There are no additives, no processing, and no compromises — just clean, refreshing water designed for people who care about what goes into their bodies.
Travel Intentionally. Hydrate Exceptionally.
Travel can be demanding, unpredictable, and exhilarating. Hydration shouldn’t be. With One Water, you can stay refreshed, alert, and energized no matter where your passport takes you.
Travel intentionally. Hydrate exceptionally. Try One Water today.
