(CNN Business) Narrow plane seats, weird smells, unfamiliar food, and disrupted routines -- frequent business travel can be uncomfortable for very real reasons. But with a little prep, you can bring a piece of home with you wherever you go and make your trips less stressful and more effective.

The key to comfy travel is involving all five senses. During each part of your journey, think about what pieces of your home's sensory world you can bring with you, and how you can translate that wherever you are.

Start with your travel ensemble. With all the smart fabrics and ingenious tailoring available in clothes today, you can find pajama-level comfort without looking like you're, well, wearing pajamas.

"Identify any parts of your travel outfit that could be softer," suggests Rebecca Davis, founder of The Glassy, a site that focuses on restful travel. Think loose and flowy sweater pants, or stretchy yoga bottoms styled to look like formal business trousers (Betabrand offers these for both men and women).

"Find stylish options that might not have, say, zippers that dig in or fabrics that are constricting," says Davis, who recommends Lou & Grey Upstate Sweats.

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