{"id":84993,"date":"2023-03-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.smartertravel.com\/2015\/04\/09\/you-smell-7-reasons-you-stink-while-traveling\/"},"modified":"2023-03-14T11:29:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T15:29:07","slug":"reasons-you-smell-bad-when-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/reasons-you-smell-bad-when-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons You Smell Bad When Traveling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever been stuck next to that person on the plane who has a powerful body odor? What if that smelly flyer is you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-reasons-you-smell-bad-when-traveling\">Reasons You Smell Bad When Traveling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the reasons you may smell bad while traveling, plus tips on what to do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-dehydration\">Dehydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling\u2014and flying especially\u2014can make you dehydrated. You may be walking more, or simply forgetting to drink the same amount of water you sip when you\u2019re sitting at your desk. Dehydration is not only unhealthy, it is a major cause of bad breath, too. So be sure to drink plenty of water when you\u2019re on the road. (Coffee doesn\u2019t count\u2014caffeinated drinks also contribute to bad breath and dehydration.) Try one of these <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Fpu4j3\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">collapsible water bottles<\/a> (that way you can easily bring them through security and fill them up once you get through).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/10-free-things-you-can-get-at-airports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Airport Freebies That Might Surprise You<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-your-shoes\">Your Shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-\"><figure id=\"attachment_377019\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-377019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-legs-shoes-airplane-seat.jpg\" alt=\"Enough legroom between the seats in the passenger plane, the view of the men's legs.\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-legs-shoes-airplane-seat.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-legs-shoes-airplane-seat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-legs-shoes-airplane-seat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-legs-shoes-airplane-seat-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">aapsky\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-\">\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wearing the same shoes every day (which is common while traveling, due to limited space), can increase foot odor. Try wearing one pair and packing another, so you can switch off and give one pair time to air out. Wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3TbXjvD\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">moisture-wicking socks<\/a> can also help, as can applying <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FKGP8j\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">foot powder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-stress-sweat\">Stress Sweat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling can be stressful. Unfortunately, your body can react to rough situations with sweat. Making matters even worse, stress-induced sweating is smellier than regular perspiration. When you\u2019re anxious, your body produces sweat from the apocrine glands, which attracts more odor-causing bacteria than sweat caused by heat or workouts. Try packing a stronger\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/404ooD9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">deodorant<\/a>\u00a0for your trip, especially if you anticipate stressful situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-you-re-sick\">You\u2019re Sick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/woman-blowing-nose-sneezing-airplane.jpg\" alt=\"Blonde caucasian woman sneezing while flying by commercial airplane.\" class=\"wp-image-377039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/woman-blowing-nose-sneezing-airplane.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/woman-blowing-nose-sneezing-airplane-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/woman-blowing-nose-sneezing-airplane-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/woman-blowing-nose-sneezing-airplane-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Matej Kastelic\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get sick while traveling: You can get run down, plus planes are germ factories. If you\u2019ve picked up a cold (or are suffering from allergies), you may find yourself with a stuffy nose and bad breath. That foul breath is caused by post-nasal drip in the back of your mouth. Staying healthy is always the first line of defense, but if you are sick, be sure to up your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3laY8bt\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">teeth-brushing<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JgpmFt\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">mouth-washing<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZTbKr2\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">gum-chewing<\/a>\u00a0game.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/avoid-norovirus-traveling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Avoid Norovirus When Traveling<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-different-diet\">Different Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating a new type of cuisine can mess with your body odor, turning it from sweet to sour. Watch out for bad B.O. culprits like cruciferous vegetables, red meat, fish, and processed junk foods, all of which can cause a bad olfactory turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-overindulging-in-local-drinks\">Overindulging in Local Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-drinking-beer-airplane-flight.jpg\" alt=\"man pouring beer from can into a glass on airplane.\" class=\"wp-image-377023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-drinking-beer-airplane-flight.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-drinking-beer-airplane-flight-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-drinking-beer-airplane-flight-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/person-drinking-beer-airplane-flight-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">PONG HANDSOME\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing wrong with wanting to try one or two of the special local cocktails or brews while you\u2019re traveling. But if you drink too much alcohol, you might still smell like the bar the next morning. According to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/health\/eliminate-these-5-awful-odors-pinch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Men\u2019s Health<\/a>, stouts and other dark alcohols cause more of a stench than clearer spirits, like vodka.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/etsy-travel-items\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 10 Best Travel Items You Can Get on Etsy<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-skipping-meals\">Skipping Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019re too busy to eat or just trying to save money by skipping lunch while traveling in an expensive destination. You might wind up with hunger pains and bad breath, as not eating can cause a breakdown in body chemicals known as Ketoacidosis, which results in stinky smells. Beat this\u00a0by packing some <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JDOJ5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">healthy snacks<\/a> to bring with you on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All of the products featured in this story were hand-selected by our travel editors. Some of the links featured in this story are affiliate links, and SmarterTravel may collect a commission (at no cost to you) if you shop through them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This story was originally published in 2015. 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