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the crushing realization that paradise requires three transfers and a middle seat.
means the cumulative physical and mental exhaustion caused by the logistics of travel itself, not the destination.
from distinct from jet lag, which is about circadian rhythm disruption, travel fatigue is the older, blunter cousin: it predates air travel entirely, first named by 19th century physicians studying exhausted railway and ocean liner passengers.
not jet lagcan happen on a car trip with zero time zones crossed
peaks day threestudies show fatigue often outlasts the actual journey
decision fatigue linkchoosing gates, seats, meals depletes willpower fast
for instance
round the world tickets — multi-leg itineraries notorious for burnout by leg four
long haul economy class — cramped seating compounds fatigue beyond simple hours flown