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
Thread Replies (18)
Going to Australia/NZ/Fiji from March 5th to the 28th. Excited but it's
-- AbsolutVT03
Jan 24, 2025 at 03:53 PM ET
AbsolutVT03
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01/24/25 03:53 PM ET
BTW - your flight itinerary is absolutely brutal through CONUS to SYD....
-- kjhokie
Jan 24, 2025 at 07:53 PM ET
kjhokie
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01/24/25 07:53 PM ET
I probably should have added some context. The group we are going with is
-- AbsolutVT03
Jan 25, 2025 at 03:53 PM ET
AbsolutVT03
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01/25/25 03:53 PM ET
+1. The Grand Hyatt SFO is nice and connected to the airport
-- HwoodHokie
Jan 24, 2025 at 09:52 PM ET
HwoodHokie
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01/24/25 09:52 PM ET
Congratulations, that sounds like a great vacation. A couple of suggestions
-- Wythe Hokie
Jan 24, 2025 at 07:52 PM ET
Wythe Hokie
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01/24/25 07:52 PM ET
+1 hiking pants that are super light and zip off for shorts. wearing now**
-- pburg_hokie
Jan 24, 2025 at 07:28 PM ET
pburg_hokie
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01/24/25 07:28 PM ET
What airline are you flying? Qantas?
-- HwoodHokie
Jan 24, 2025 at 06:25 PM ET
HwoodHokie
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01/24/25 06:25 PM ET
It’s a variety of airlines. The Dallas to Sydney one is Qantas though. My
-- AbsolutVT03
Jan 25, 2025 at 04:36 PM ET
AbsolutVT03
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01/25/25 04:36 PM ET
The worst part of your trip will be the flights in the US
-- HokieAl
Jan 24, 2025 at 05:25 PM ET
HokieAl
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01/24/25 05:25 PM ET
That's an amazing trip! (meant to be under OP)
-- Tank
Jan 24, 2025 at 05:45 PM ET
Tank
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01/24/25 05:45 PM ET
We do Australia next year. We are flying Richmond to Dallas to Brisbane.
-- UTPr0sim
Jan 24, 2025 at 05:20 PM ET
UTPr0sim
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01/24/25 05:20 PM ET
Holy Crap👍, don't forget...
-- astrohokie
Jan 24, 2025 at 04:30 PM ET
astrohokie
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01/24/25 04:30 PM ET
Very jealous! I'd like to visit Melbourne and Tasmania before I die. Tips-
-- pburg_hokie
Jan 24, 2025 at 04:27 PM ET
pburg_hokie
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01/24/25 04:27 PM ET
1) you seem to be a fairly rational guy....
-- vthokieq
Jan 24, 2025 at 04:01 PM ET
vthokieq
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01/24/25 04:01 PM ET
Believe me I keep looking at the beds and the privacy and the amenities and
-- AbsolutVT03
Jan 24, 2025 at 04:03 PM ET
AbsolutVT03
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01/24/25 04:03 PM ET
Join the Mile High Club. That should take the edge off.**
-- Brown Water
Jan 24, 2025 at 03:57 PM ET
Brown Water
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01/24/25 03:57 PM ET
True I already have the Mac so just need hookers and blow on the plane and
-- AbsolutVT03
Jan 24, 2025 at 04:00 PM ET
AbsolutVT03
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01/24/25 04:00 PM ET
Just get an easily inflated doll**
-- turkeywinghokie
Jan 24, 2025 at 04:27 PM ET
turkeywinghokie
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01/24/25 04:27 PM ET