S1)Many people who have experienced violent motion sickness try to avoid travel. (S2)But that is not always possible. (S3)So travelers should employ some well-known strategies to avoid getting sick. (S4)The most useful strategy concerns food: eat a light meal before traveling and bring along a packet of plain soda crackers to snack on regularly. (S5)Avoid alcoholic and carbonated beverages, high-fat foods, and spices. (S6)Care in choosing the location of your seat is another important strategy. (S7)In a car, sit in the front seat. (S8)On a plane, sit near the wings. (S9)On a boat, sit at the front and keep your eyes fixed on the horizon.