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Some random tips

is premium economy available on the long hall or at least economy plus? I'm tall so I always get the exit rows. The downside can be immovable armrests. Link to the only pillow that allows me to sleep in economy...with an Ambien. It is inflatable and I can put my kindle and stare down to read to fall asleep Bring insulated water bottle, powdered electrolytes are nice Bring a variety of snacks and fruit chews Battery back up for devices. Outlets on planes aren't reliable International plugs...also helps on planes with lose outlets which is very common Hand sanitizer and wipes Portable dude wipes Eye mask and ear plugs Travel Blanket that also turns into pillow Portable laundry soap and portable clothes line will help reduce clothes. Rubber stopper for sink Lotion...for your alone trips to the loo Mag safe battery for phone...helps for long days touring and not bulky Burner phone and buy SIM card in country Sun screen Lots of Imodium Lame looking pants with the legs that zip off for shorts. Usually made of light weight and quick drying material No cotton ...bring athletic T-shirts and underwear Have fun! Hope we have a D coordinator by then ** Edited by kjhokie at 1/24/2025, 10:41:30 PM
Link: Pillow
Posted: 01/24/2025 at 06:49 PM ET
(In response to this post by AbsolutVT03)

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Going to Australia/NZ/Fiji from March 5th to the 28th. Excited but it's
AbsolutVT03 01/24/25 03:53 PM ET
BTW - your flight itinerary is absolutely brutal through CONUS to SYD....
kjhokie 01/24/25 07:53 PM ET
I probably should have added some context. The group we are going with is
AbsolutVT03 01/25/25 03:53 PM ET
+1. The Grand Hyatt SFO is nice and connected to the airport
HwoodHokie 01/24/25 09:52 PM ET
Congratulations, that sounds like a great vacation. A couple of suggestions
Wythe Hokie 01/24/25 07:52 PM ET
Some random tips
kjhokie 01/24/25 06:49 PM ET
+1 hiking pants that are super light and zip off for shorts. wearing now**
pburg_hokie 01/24/25 07:28 PM ET
What airline are you flying? Qantas?
HwoodHokie 01/24/25 06:25 PM ET
It’s a variety of airlines. The Dallas to Sydney one is Qantas though. My
AbsolutVT03 01/25/25 04:36 PM ET
The worst part of your trip will be the flights in the US
HokieAl 01/24/25 05:25 PM ET
That's an amazing trip! (meant to be under OP)
Tank 01/24/25 05:45 PM ET
We do Australia next year. We are flying Richmond to Dallas to Brisbane.
UTPr0sim 01/24/25 05:20 PM ET
Holy Crap👍, don't forget...
astrohokie 01/24/25 04:30 PM ET
Very jealous! I'd like to visit Melbourne and Tasmania before I die. Tips-
pburg_hokie 01/24/25 04:27 PM ET
1) you seem to be a fairly rational guy....
vthokieq 01/24/25 04:01 PM ET
Believe me I keep looking at the beds and the privacy and the amenities and
AbsolutVT03 01/24/25 04:03 PM ET
Join the Mile High Club. That should take the edge off.**
Brown Water 01/24/25 03:57 PM ET
True I already have the Mac so just need hookers and blow on the plane and
AbsolutVT03 01/24/25 04:00 PM ET
Just get an easily inflated doll**
turkeywinghokie 01/24/25 04:27 PM ET